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Barton County Commissioners Approve $65K to Support New Well for Rural District 2, County Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Tuesday, March 11

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved providing Rural Water District 2 $65,000 in support of building a new well for the district that serves several subdivisions north of Great Bend including Bissell's Point and a number of other entities.The district has... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community celebrated 18 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 6, 2025. The annual recognition night celebrated the work of faculty, staff, and... Read More.

Allen County Road and Bridge Employees Stay Busy with Winter Storm, Updates from County Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — It was a busy weekend for Allen County Road and Bridge employees. Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins told Allen County Commissioners they had crews out Saturday for a while, all day Sunday, and again Monday.Hopkins noted he had been out... Read More.

McPherson County Employees Evacuated Thursday Afternoon for Bomb Threat

Thursday, October 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Courthouse was evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a bomb threat. The McPherson Police Department released a statement Thursday afternoon about the incident. According to the police department, a McPherson County District Court employee received a call at 2:42... Read More.

Tragic Accident Results in Three Serious Injuries and One Fatality to Reno County Public Works Department Employees

Wednesday, August 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County released a statement that a single-vehicle accident involving a Reno County Public Works Department vehicle occurred today, resulting in one fatality of an employee and serious injuries of three other employees. The accident, which occurred northwest of Pretty Prairie... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

Barton County Commission Approves Settlement with Two Ex-Community Corrections Employees

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a settlement agreement with two former Community Corrections Employees who were terminated from the County November 17, 2023, after a program audit report by the Kansas Department of Corrections.The agreement was reached following... Read More.

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries in April

Monday, March 25

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 35 years:Gordon... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 11

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community recently gathered to celebrate 20 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 7. The annual recognition night celebrated the work... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Tuesday, August 1

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the agreement the school district will... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Makes Patients, Employees Aware of Recent Data Security Event

Wednesday, February 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Clinic has released information about a recent security event, which could potentially impact the confidentiality and security of information related to certain patients and employees. Staff became aware of suspicious activity related to certain Hutchinson Clinic computer systems on Dec.... Read More.

Nominations Being Accepted for USD 308 Classified, Certified Employees of the Year

Thursday, February 9

Hutchinson, Kan. – Nominations are being sought by USD 308 Staff, Families, and Community Partners for the 2022-2023 Classified Employee of the Year and the Certified Employee of the Year.Any certified staff member may be nominated for the Certified Employee of the Year. This... Read More.