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Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An updated strategic plan for Hutchinson USD 308 was approved by the Board of Education Monday. The plan is the result of work done during 2023, which included a community survey, from which a design team established a timeline... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At a work session meeting Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education ratified an approximate $75,000 emergency replacement of a boiler at McPherson High School. Three boiler units at MHS failed on Feb. 12, which resulted in a loss... Read More.

Here’s What to Know About the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Tuesday, February 27

By Matt McMullen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week as more than 300 college prospects embark on what is essentially the ultimate job interview. The Combine – which will once again take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in... Read More.

Cardiac ‘Cats Rally Again in Overtime to Top West Virginia, 94-90

Tuesday, February 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State's amazing streak in overtime games continued Monday night, as the Wildcats won their 12th consecutive overtime game, including their Division I record seventh this season, with a 94-90 comeback win over a scrappy West Virginia team before 8,813... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting. Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent incidents at the courthouse that raised some concerns.... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Ordinance to Adjust Transfer Funds from BPU for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — An ordinance making adjustments to the transfer of funds from the Board of Public Utilities to the general fund of the City of McPherson was approved by City Commissioners Tuesday. Mayor Tom Brown said the transfer of just under... Read More.

Baseball Bulldogs Swept at Tabor

Monday, February 26

HILLSBORO, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — It was a tough weekend for the McPherson College Bulldogs, dropping three games to the Tabor College Bluejays in Hillsboro, Kan. GAME ONE – TC 17, MC 6 BOX SCORE Tabor jumped out to an early 6-0 lead after four innings... Read More.

STEPMC Bids Farewell to Austin Regier as he Takes McPherson City Administrator Position

Monday, February 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps to End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) held a Farewell Reception for Austin Regier at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23. Regier has left his role with STEPMC to be McPherson’s City Administrator. In his five years... Read More.

Shockers Let Double Digit Lead Slip Away, Fall in OT to Temple

Monday, February 26

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – Wichita State led by 10 at halftime, but was outscored by 16 in the second half and overtime, falling to Temple, 72-66, Sunday afternoon in Charles Koch Arena. BOX SCORE Wichita State (11-17, 3-12) dropped to 0-2 this season in... Read More.

Kaluma Earns Second Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Monday, February 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Junior Arthur Kaluma was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season on Monday afternoon (February 26) after averaging better than 20 points per game in splitting games against Texas... Read More.

New Naloxone Vending Machine Available in Hutchinson

Monday, February 26

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — DCCCA and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with Kansas Recovery Network and New Beginnings, held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate a new naloxone vending machine that has been installed in Hutchinson at 400 W. 2nd Ave.... Read More.