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McPherson College Named One “2023 Great Colleges to Work For” with Honor Roll Distinction Among Small Colleges

Wednesday, September 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KAN. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, appearing in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, recognize McPherson College for the ninth... Read More.

KICA Announces 2023 Legislative Champions

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Independent College Association and Foundation The Kansas Independent College Association develops and enhances the competitive standing of its 21 member colleges by coordinating efforts including professional development and collaboration, governmental advocacy, and public engagement collectively aimed at supporting students and their success.Our... Read More.

2023 McPherson County Housing Conference

Tuesday, September 19

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Housing Conference on Sept. 28, at the McPherson Community Building, 122 East Marlin Street in McPherson (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) will provide landlords, developers, builders, public officials and the community with... Read More.

Share Your 2023 Fair Favorite Photos

Tuesday, September 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for your best Fair photos and videos to help tell the story of the Kansas State Fair. Photos/videos may be used in Kansas State Fair print and digital pieces.Photos below are some of the 2023... Read More.

USD 308 Budget Hearing Updates and 2023 Fall Homecoming Parade on Track for Sept. 29

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Regular Meeting September 11th, 2023.During the RNR Hearing, Sheila Meggers, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, spoke of the process, “All of the amounts are estimated,... Read More.

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due to illness of the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

Wednesday, September 13

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be... Read More.

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by Chimes Junior Honorary.The family was recognized at the K-State football game on Saturday, Sept. 8,... Read More.

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly Pearce-Megan Moroney concert Saturday night. Pearce... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

Young at Heart Day: Kansas State Fair 2023

Friday, September 8

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first day of the Kansas State Fair starts today and because it is Young at Heart Day, adults ages 55 and older will get in for $2 at the gates. The day is sponsored by Kansas Department for... Read More.