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USD 308 Bond Election on Hold Due to State Action

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Because of an expected action at this week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting, there will not be a bond election for Hutchinson USD 308 in April. Superintendent Dawn Johnson reviewed for the Board of...

Animal ag sees wins and losses after election

The Animal Agriculture Alliance says local activists ballot initiatives had mixed results during the most recent election. Hannah Thompson Weeman points to petitions in California and Colorado. “On the very positive side, both measures in Denver and the measure in Sanoma County all failed,”...

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of...

Wisconsin Farm Bureau says election brought mixed results

A Wisconsin Farm Bureau leader says Tuesday’s election brought opportunities and some disappointment. Jason Mugnaini tells Brownfield with Republicans taking the White House and Senate, it’s not the time to take their foot off the gas on important issues for farmers. “Talking about a...

Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact

Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House in the new year and an ag lobbyist says that will likely impact what lawmakers accomplish in the lame duck session. “I still think there’s a very small percentage likelihood we do a farm...

Rice County General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — In Rice County, Nick Sowers captured 78 percent of the vote for Sheriff, with a write-in effort by Incumbent Bryant Evans, who Sowers defeated in the August primary, getting 22 percent. 3rd

Reno County General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson voters apparently have turned the westernmost Democrat in the Kansas Legislature out of office. Republican Kyler Sweely, who survived efforts to keep him off the ballot and a primary win over a candidate backed...

Allen County Area General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County voters Tuesday turned down a proposed half percent sales tax that would have funded EMS services. Unofficial returns from the Allen County Clerk's Office indicated 52 percent voted against the...

Larned Area General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Pawnee County voters Tuesday approved removing a 30 percent food sales requirement for liquor by the drink sales. Unofficial numbers from the Pawnee County Clerk's office last night indicated 68 percent of...

McPherson County General Election Results

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beyond the Presidential and Congressional elections, most McPherson County voters had no contested races Tuesday. Local voters gave Donald Trump 70 percent of their votes in the presidential race, with Kamala Harris...

Farmer sentiment up ahead of the U.S. presidential election

An ag economist says farmers are expressing optimism that economic conditions will improve. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield the latest Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points from last month. “They became more optimistic about their financial conditions, particularly when...