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McPherson County Voters to Have No Contested Local Race on Tuesday General Election Ballot

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County voters will have no contested local races on their ballot Tuesday, as all candidates are unopposed. One of those candidates is David Bohnenblust of McPherson, who is the only candidate for 2nd District County Commissioner to succeed... Read More.

Tuesday General Election: The Battle for Legislative Control and Key Open Seats

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd The makeup of the Kansas House of Representatives for the next two years, and the Kansas Senate for the next four, will be decided at Tuesday's general election.Statewide the major topic of interest is whether Republicans can keep their super-majorities in the... Read More.

Voting Dates for 2024 General Election

Monday, October 28

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Watch this YouTube video as Reno County Deputy Clerk Jenna Fager talks about the additional opportunities to participate in advance voting this year with extended hours at the Annex, satellite voting sites, and voting... Read More.

2024 General Election Information

Thursday, October 24

Important Dates Coming Up for the General Election:Oct. 29: Last day to apply for an advance mail-in ballot. Nov. 4: In-person voting ends at noon. Nov. 5: General election. All advance ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 8. Check... Read More.

Dr. Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent, Promoted to Brigadier General

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective September 3, 2024, Colonel Dawn M. Johnson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was officially promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. BG Johnson currently serves as the Commander of the 143 Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in Orlando,... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Marketing Plans for Proposed Half Percent Sales Tax for EMS on November General Election Ballot

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Allen County Commission has approved the marketing plans for a proposed half percent sales tax for EMS that's on the November General Election ballot. It accepted proposals from the Iola Register for quarter page ads that will run... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Authorizes Sale up to $4.34M in General Obligation Bonds

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday authorized sale of up to $4.34 million in general obligation bonds, and revised ordinances related to an increase in bonding costs for projects it earlier authorized in order to reimburse expenses incurred prior to... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Submission to Voters at November General Election for Half Percent Sales Tax Proposal Supporting EMS Services

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday approved submission to voters at the November General Election a proposal for a half percent sales tax to support EMS services. Action to place the proposal on the ballot had to be taken... Read More.

Reno County Filings for 2024 Primary and General Election

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All three Reno County Commission seats on the ballot this year will be contested in the Republican primary and two will be at the November general election.Four fillings were made prior to Monday's noon deadline, which sets up... Read More.

Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt Officially Files for Congress

Tuesday, May 21

By Derek Schmidt for Congress, Inc. Topeka, Kan. — Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today officially filed as a candidate in the Republican primary for Kansas’ Second Congressional District.“I am grateful for the support I have received from Kansans in every part of the... Read More.

Reno County City/School General Election

Tuesday, October 31

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Exercise your right and vote Nov. 7 in the Reno County City/School General Election. Polling locations will be open from 7am-7pmTo request an Advance Ballot submit the Application to the Reno County Clerks Office at 125 W.... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images and accounts of Hamas... Read More.