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Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court. According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend. The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Greg McGlynn

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. McPherson High School Theatre Instructor Greg McGlynn has been selected as the December Classroom Hero. At the... Read More.

Finalists Announced for Barton Community College Presidency

Wednesday, December 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is pleased to announce the final two candidates in the search for the College’s next president. The search began in September when Dr. Carl Heilman announced his retirement effective June 30 after... Read More.

The Fiber Broadband Association Elects Jimmy Todd as Board Chairman

Wednesday, December 20

By Nex-Tech LENORA, Kan., — The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced last week it has elected its 2024 Board of Directors. Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manager at Nex-Tech, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board for 2024. “It is an honor to serve as... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Boys basketball Gets Thrilling Win over Campus

Wednesday, December 20

By Brad Hallier HAYSVILLE, Kan. - If anyone expected the Hutchinson High boys basketball team to be in rebuild mode this season, they are sorely mistaken. Tuesday at Campus, Taishaun Govain scored the go-ahead basket with one second left on a goaltending call, and the Salthawks... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Melissa Newcome is in her sixth year as Union Valley Elementary School Librarian. “I was here in 2004 and taught... Read More.

“All Hands on Deck” Professional Development Day in Reno County

Wednesday, December 20

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — January 3rd, 2024, is the first “All Hands on Deck” professional development day in Reno County and the largest in Kansas this year. A collaborative team including members from each Reno County School District (USD 308, 309, 310,... Read More.

Kansas Coaches Named Sectional Coaches of the Year

Wednesday, December 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced that eight high school coaches from Kansas have been named National Coaches Association Sectional Coaches of the Year for the 2022-23 school seasons. The NFHS is divided into eight geographical sections.... Read More.

Support for August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park Voiced During McPherson City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Support for restoration of the August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park was voiced during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, as Mayor Tom Brown elaborated on the reasons that he doesn't feel city funds should be used on the... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll. “Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Greg McGlynn

Finalists Announced for Barton Community College Presidency

The Fiber Broadband Association Elects Jimmy Todd as Board Chairman

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Boys basketball Gets Thrilling Win over Campus

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

“All Hands on Deck” Professional Development Day in Reno County

Kansas Coaches Named Sectional Coaches of the Year

Support for August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park Voiced During McPherson City Commission Meeting

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

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