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Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually replace a certain number of computers.... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant.S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Prepare your Ticket Purchase for the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You may be planning your trip for the Kansas State Fair with it being right around the corner. The Kansas State Fair has sent out a reminder that Etix is its only verified seller for tickets.Read More.

Lyons City Council Accepts KDHE Consent Order Related to Wastewater Treatment Plant Issues

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has accepted a consent order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment related to issues at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and setting out steps to address ongoing issues at the plant. The Council also... Read More.

Wall Park Lake Retaining Wall Repair Begins, Sen. Moran Secures McPherson Police Department $275K to Purchase Specialized Video Equipment and Command Trailer

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A crew brought in by the manufacturer of the retaining wall panels along the Wall Park Lake has begun repairs to the wall, nearly half of which has collapsed. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward said the Lock and Load... Read More.

McPherson County and City Commissioners Approve Purchase of BearCat Armored Vehicle for McPherson County Special Response Team

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday and McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a new BearCat armored vehicle that will be used by the Sheriff's Office and McPherson Police Joint Response Team.Undersheriff James Bergstrom told County Commissioners their share... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Accepts Grants, Board Authorizes District Financial Advisor to Seek Requests for Proposals to Refinance 2017 Gregory Building Lease Purchase Agreement

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday authorized the district's financial advisory, Raymond James, to seek requests for proposals for refinancing of a 2017 lease purchase agreement for the Gregory Building that would have folded into it the... Read More.

Fort Larned Board Approves Purchase of Updated Science Curriculum for District

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — At the meeting on Monday, the Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education approved purchase of an updated science curriculum for the district, authorized letting out for bids the elementary school playground surface and for investment of public funds.... Read More.

USD 313 Board Approves Purchase of Masonic Lodge Building for Ad Astra Academies

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies will have a new home in the near future.The USD 313 Board of Education last night approved the purchase of the Masonic Lodge building on East 23rd in Hutchinson for $235,000. Board members toured... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box

Friday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill in the Kansas Legislature expanding the... Read More.

GHB Test Strips Now Legal for Purchase in Kansas

Friday, July 7

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – It is now legal to buy test strips in Kansas that can test whether a drink has been spiked with a date rape drug. The Kansas News Service reports that GHB test strips became legal on July 1.The test strips... Read More.

Purchase of New Playground Equipment Approved for McPherson’s Wall Park

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson City Commissioners have approved a $235,000 purchase of new accessible playground equipment to be installed in Wall Park. This will replace playground equipment removed from the park in 2019 for safety reasons. The equipment is being acquired from Cunningham Equipment, whose... Read More.