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Hutch Community Foundation Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Wednesday, August 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers opportunities to serve. The community foundation seeks volunteers for the following: Board of Directors Youth Philanthropy Council Standing committeesThe board of directors and various... Read More.

Cosmosphere Opens Applications for New Student Advisory Board

Thursday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere, an international science education center and space museum in Hutchinson, Kansas, is now accepting applications for its inaugural Student Advisory Board, launching in the 2025–2026 school year.The Board will consist of students representing every high school in Reno County... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The June 17-18 rain and windstorm that brought between 7-10 inches of rain and near 90 mile an hour winds resulted in the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse being ruined.The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education last night accepted... Read More.

McPherson School Board to Address Flood Damage, Enrollment Study, and Annual Appointments at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday evening will review information regarding recent damage to the Roundhouse floor at McPherson High School due to the June flood. This will also include a presentation on proposed solutions for repair and replacement.During... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Policy

Tuesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 23, 2025) - At the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening, the board discussed a proposed cell phone policy, which would be included in the student handbook if adopted. For elementary schools, the policy would remain unchanged:... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Announces Next Pitt State President

Friday, June 20

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom, PhD, was chosen after a search committee spent several months narrowing the field of applicants and KBOR conducted a day of interviews... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control.Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Special Meeting

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, May 19, at 4:15 p.m. The Board passed the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda, which contained the March 2025 Treasurer’s Report. There was one action item, the Personnel Report. Both items passed... Read More.