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USD 313 Looking at Former Church for New Childcare Facility

Tuesday, September 5

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the former Faith Baptist Church property at 56th and Plum. Couchman told Ad Astra... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Officer Arrested for Bringing Quantities of Methamphetamines Into Facility

Thursday, August 17

LARNED, Kan. — A correctional officer at Larned State Correctional Facility has been charged with bringing distribution quantities of methamphetamine into the facility.Jessie Smith II appeared in Pawnee County District Court this morning to be read formal charges: 1. Possession of 63.0 Grams of... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress

Friday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10.The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began life-saving measures. Shortly after that he was pronounced dead by... Read More.

Chinese Company Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Kansas

Monday, August 7

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCUR) — A Chinese company has unveiled plans to build a facility in northeast Kansas. The company says the new manufacturing plant will create more than 100 jobs. Cnano Technology says it will invest nearly $100 million in a new facility... Read More.

KU Cancer Center Receives $100 million Gift to Support New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Thursday, June 29

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The University of Kansas Cancer Center has received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center. This gift is both the largest gift ever given by the Sunderland Foundation and the largest ever received by the... Read More.

Friday is Final Day for Buhler USD 313 Patrons to Complete Facility Needs Survey

Friday, June 23

BUHLER, Kan. – Friday is the final day for residents to respond to a Facility Needs survey being conducted by Buhler USD 313. The survey is to gain input regarding potential projects for a no-mill-levy-increase school facility bond.The District recently completed a series of... Read More.

Walmart’s $257 Million Beef Processing Facility Coming to Olathe

Wednesday, June 14

OLATHE, Kan. (KNS/KCUR) — Walmart is spending a quarter of a billion dollars on a beef packaging plant in Olathe. That will bring hundreds of jobs and signal a big change in the way beef gets to your shopping cart.Walmart’s Olathe packaging plant will... Read More.

Inmate Dies at El Dorado Correctional Facility

Monday, March 13

EL DORADO, Kan. (KPR) - An inmate has died at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. The Kansas Department of Corrections says 35-year-old Marcos Issac Delarosa died today (MON). He was found unresponsive in his housing unit.The cause of death is pending the results of... Read More.

Integra Technologies Plans $1.8 Billion Facility in South-Central Kansas

Sunday, February 26

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) - A computer chip manufacturer plans to build a $1.8 billion facility in south-central Kansas. Integra Technologies says its expansion would create 2,500 new jobs and add more than $2 billion dollars in capital investment over the next five years in... Read More.

USD 418 Athletic Facility Campaign Holds Public Launch with Match Opportunity

Friday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Public Schools Capital Campaign committee has announced a $100,000 matching funds opportunity for the “Fund the Field” capital campaign project, incenting district patrons to reach the $1 million goal by Aug. 1, 2023.Through private donations, over $800,000 has already... Read More.