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State Weather Official Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Conditions, Travel

Tuesday, December 2

Conditions can change rapidly in the Sunflower State, Redmond says MANHATTAN, Kan. — The calendar says the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Chip Redmond is not so sure you ought to get locked in on just that date.“Winter conditions in Kansas can change... Read More.

It’s official: Hutchinson High School’s Robert Hunter is a Jackrabbit

Monday, November 24

Hutchinson High School senior quarterback/cornerback Robert Hunter will be a South Dakota State Jackrabbit.Hunter officially signed a letter of intent last week to play football at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.The 6-foot, 190-pound Hunter, who played his sophomore and senior seasons at... Read More.

McPherson County to Commission Official County Seal, Approve Final Design by Nov. 15

Tuesday, October 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County is commissioning the design of an official county seal that will be displayed at the McPherson County Building at Maple and Marlin when it opens early next year. The County Commission Monday approved a scope of work agreement... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven Announces it will Become an Official Location for the 2024 National Wreaths Across America Day

Tuesday, May 28

The cemetery will join the more than 4,225 participating locations across the country to Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 By Wreaths Across America HAVEN, Kan. — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that Laurel Cemetery in Haven, Kansas will be... Read More.

KWU Official Found Dead this Morning

Thursday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are investigating the death of the head of Kansas Wesleyan University's teacher education department.In a statement from KWU, Dr. Eileen St. John passed away in her office this morning. Emergency personnel responded to the campus about 7:45... Read More.

Official Ribbon Cutting for Tammy’s Salad Soups and More

Thursday, October 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Tammy Nestor, known to many throughout the county for her catering business Tammy’s Country Catering invited the community out to her recently opened restaurant Tammy’s Salad Soups and More at 1352 N Main Street in McPherson for an official... Read More.

Update: Decision for Official Newspaper of Reno County on Hold

Thursday, August 10

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A selection of an official newspaper for Reno County is on hold after the County Commission tabled final action during Wednesday's meeting.Two weeks ago the Commission agreed to designate the Rural Messenger, a Haven based-publication as the official... Read More.

Central Plains USD 112 Reject Proposal to Dissolve District, Official Totals Follow Vote Canvass Next Week

Tuesday, August 1

CENTRAL PLAINS, Kan. — By a two to one margin, voters in Central Plains USD 112 Tuesday rejected a proposal to dissolve the district.Unofficial vote totals from Ellsworth County Clerk Shelly Vopat indicated 1,179 votes were cast against the proposal to 587 in favor.... Read More.

Rural Messenger to Become Official Newspaper for Reno County

Thursday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners are making a change in the newspaper used for their official publications.After reviewing proposals submitted by the Hutchinson News, Ninnescah Valley News out of Pretty Prairie and the Haven-based newspaper, Rural Messenger, Commissioners voted 4-1 at the Reno... Read More.