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Buhler USD 313 Board Ratifies 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement, $4K Base Salary Increase for Eligible Staff

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Employees of Buhler USD 313 are in line for substantial raises following actions by the Board of Education Monday which included ratification of the 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement with their teachers.That agreement calls for an overall compensation increase of 9%,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Residential Solid Waste Fee Increase

Tuesday, July 2

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 07/01/2024 By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Partly to catch up with something that wasn't done a year ago, The Lyons City Council Monday approved residential solid waste fee increases, to take effect with the August billing. Under the city's contract... Read More.

Ft. Larned USD 495 Board Approves Negotiated Agreement Handbook with Teachers Including $1,250 Base Salary Increase

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the Negotiated Agreement handbook with their teachers. The agreement calls for a $1,250 increase in the base salary plus step and column movement, along with supplemental increases for certified... Read More.

USD 418 Board Considering Recommendation for 30 Cent Increase in School Meals

Friday, June 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday will consider a recommendation for a 30 cent across the board increase in school breakfast and lunch prices which are already among the highest in the region for comparable districts.Director of... Read More.

Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Tuesday, February 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (Feb. 26, 2024) — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.Amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College... Read More.

Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Monday, February 26

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. FEB. 26, 2024 — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.Amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College... Read More.

Budget Amendment to Increase Funding for Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Physical Disability Waivers Announced

Tuesday, February 6

$23M Investment Will Ensure 500 More Kansans Receive Critical Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a Governor’s Budget Amendment to her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal to invest over $23 million for the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)... Read More.

MCF to Increase Match for Match Week 2023

Thursday, November 9

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation’s (MCF) annual matching event is entering its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week will take place during the week of Nov. 6-10. A total of... Read More.

Tabor College Sees 5 Percent Increase in On-Campus Enrollment

Friday, September 22

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College’s undergraduate enrollment saw a five-percent increase in its fall-to-fall enrollment. With 531 students on campus, it is a jump of 26 students from fall 2022. With 83 students in graduate & online courses and 50 in dual... Read More.

Kansas Corporation Commission Utilities Staff Responds to Evergy’s Rate Increase Proposal in Testimony Filed This Afternoon

Tuesday, August 29

By the Kansas Corporation Commission TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Corporation Commission Staff has weighed in on Evergy’s request for a rate increase in both of its’ Kansas service areas. In testimony filed with the Commission this afternoon, Staff’s detailed financial audit of the company’s income and... Read More.

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more.Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along with the new frequency, KGBK has... Read More.

Planning and Zoning Application Fees to Increase in September

Monday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works had to halt their overlay projects for this year after running out of aggregate materials. Public Works Director Tom Kramer said the current supplier's capacity to haul the needed ¾ inch road is less than what they... Read More.