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Barton Performing Arts Department to Host Faculty Recital and Exhibition

Thursday, August 31

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton's Fine and Performing Arts Departments will present the annual Faculty Recital and Exhibition including music, theatre, dance, and visual art at 5:00 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Shafer Gallery. Admission is free, and... Read More.

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Highland Community College to Address Racial Discrimination and Harassment

Monday, August 28

By the U.S. Department of Justice. HIGHLAND, Kan. — The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with Highland Community College (HCC) in Kansas to resolve the department’s investigation into allegations that Black students, primarily student-athletes, living on HCC’s main campus experienced discriminatory treatment... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Gets News Slide-In Wildland Fire Unit: City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire department is getting a new slide-in wildland fire unit. The unit, which can be placed on a utility vehicle when the National Weather Service issues a fire weather alert, will replace a 30 year old unit... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Labor Step Up Efforts Against Worker Misclassification Fraud

Wednesday, August 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) today announced actions and highlighted resources to prevent worker misclassification, which occurs when an employer incorrectly classifies workers as independent contractors rather than employees. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box

Friday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill in the Kansas Legislature expanding the... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

Tuesday, August 1

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County.In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a little over $20,000. Each... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Honors Pam Adrian Retiring at County Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Pam Adrian was recognized at the start of the Reno County Commission meeting for her retirement after serving 25 years with the Reno County Health Department.Also at the meeting, Health Department Director Karla Nichols shared words of thanks and presented Adrian... Read More.

Hillsboro Fire Department Volunteer Offering CPR Certification Classes

Wednesday, July 26

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Hillsboro Fire Department volunteer Matt Hein is offering to teach CPR classes to groups or offices needing CPR certifications.Hein is a 14-year veteran of the Hillsboro Fire Department and a volunteer for Marion County EMS. In addition to being a long-time... Read More.

Rice County Highway Department Now Hiring

Monday, July 24

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Rice County Highway Department is currently hiring. They are looking for truck drivers, serviceman, equipment operators, and laborers.A class A CDL is preferred but not required to be hired. Applications can be picked up at 718 W. 5th Street... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Currently Hiring

Tuesday, July 18

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is an organization of continuous improvement that takes pride in improving its commitment to the community and has confirmed International Accreditation as well as a Class 1 rating with the Insurance Service Organization... Read More.

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.