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McPherson County Commissioners Accept Asphalt Oil Bid for 2025 Projects, KDOT Bridge Project for 2026 Fiscal Year, Approve Funding for Juvenile Offender Project Yes Program

Monday, March 31

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday accepted a $1.554 million bid from Ergon for asphalt oils for 2025 projects. This covers chip seal, tack and general asphalt oil, and Public Works Director David Bohnenblust noted the per unit cost of this oil... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Table Action on Funding for 2029 US Senior Open at Prairie Dunes

Wednesday, February 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners Wednesday tabled to March 12th action on a request for funding made by Prairie Dunes Country Club related to the 2029 US Senior Open it will be hosting. The Hutchinson City Council has approved support for the... Read More.

Barton County Approves Grant Writing, Equipment Upgrades, and Funding Transfers

Tuesday, February 25

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a grant writing agreement. County Administrator Matt Patzner said Hometown Grants submitted a proposal under which it will write up to four grants over the next year, at a total cost of $50,004.This is being... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half.Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Funding for 2025 Facade Improvement Project

Tuesday, November 19

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission Tuesday approved funding for the third round of a Facade improvement Program it started in 2021. For the 2025 program the cities of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington have been asked to provide... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Reno County Housing Commission Celebrates a Year of Success with ARPA Funding Boost

Friday, August 9

By the Reno County Housing Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The- Reno County Housing Commission is proud to announce a year of significant achievements in housing development and community revitalization, thanks to the infusion of ARPA COVID relief funds. The commission's unwavering commitment to enhancing... Read More.

City Commissioners Approve One-Time Appropriation of $100K to McPherson Opera House for Operations: Funding to be Matched by MCCF Grant

Wednesday, July 17

Highlights from 7/16/24 McPherson City Commission Meeting By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a one-time appropriation to the McPherson Opera House of $100,000 for operations. This funding is being matched through a grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation. This... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces $2.1M in Congressional Funding for McPherson College and $275K for McPherson Police Department

Thursday, June 27

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran made two big announcements to the McPherson community today. He has secured $2.1 million in new, congressionally directed funding for McPherson College and $275,000 for the McPherson Police Department.Senator Moran shared that on Republican days... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.

Lyons and Macksville Among Recipients of Emergency HEAL Grant Funding to Restore Damaged Community Buildings

Tuesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — It was announced today by David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce that $390,000 in Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) grants were awarded to five recipients.According to the Kansas Commerce, more than $770,000 private local... Read More.