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McPherson Board of Public Utilities Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community

Tuesday, April 16

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023 for performance in 2018-2022. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents... Read More.

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries in April

Monday, March 25

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 35 years:Gordon... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 11

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community recently gathered to celebrate 20 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 7. The annual recognition night celebrated the work... Read More.

Pathways Grant Given to New Beginnings Bisonte Food Service Program

Monday, March 4

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Shara Gonzales, President and CEO of New Beginnings, Inc., with Isaac Dimitt, Executive Chef/Kitchen Supervisor for New Beginnings, Inc., accepted a check for $10,000 on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, for the New Beginnings Bisonte Food... Read More.

HFD Captain Doug Reeves Retires After 25 Years of Service to Hutchinson and Fire District 2

Sunday, March 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department shared that after 25 years of service to the citizens of Hutchinson and to Fire District 2, Captain Doug Reeves has retired as of Friday, March 1. "Congratulations and we wish you well in your next endeavors,"... Read More.

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

Friday, February 2

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. – Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Jan. 31, 2024The awards recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

HutchCC Mid-Season Tournament Weeks Presented by Rod’s Tire & Service, Jan. 15-20 Schedules

Monday, January 15

By KSHSAA Covered Staff BOYS54 CLASSICAt CunninghamGames Tuesday – Norwich vs. Kinsley, 3:30 p.m.; Cunningham vs. Stafford, 5 p.m.; Medicine Lodge vs. Attica, 6:30 p.m.; Pratt-Skyline vs. South Barber, 8 p.m. Games Friday – Medicine Lodge-Attica winner vs. Skyline-South Barber winner, 6:30 p.m.; Norwich-Kinsley... Read More.

Senator Marshall Makes Nominations to Military Service Academies

Thursday, December 21

By The Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pleased to announce the nomination of Cristina Pena of McPherson to West Point and the U.S. Naval academies. Cristina is the daughter of Fidencio Angel... Read More.

Kansas Gas Service Wants to Help You Save This Winter

Friday, December 1

Kansas Gas Service Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection Nov. 30 By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Gas Service hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 30. Katie Bowers, Kansas Gas Service Community Relations Manager from Manhattan shared that the communication team... Read More.

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier to Retire after 35 Years of Service

Monday, October 9

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After 35 years of service to Reno County, Shelly Bredemeier is retiring as Director of Reno County Youth Services, 219 West Second Ave., and her last day will be on December 22, 2023.Bredemeier began working at... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Friday, September 29

Training sessions planned for Wichita, Manhattan By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Not all Kansas wildfires make headline news, so it may come as a surprise to many that the Sunflower State reported more than 8,000 wildfires in 2022.Eight…thousand…fires.... Read More.