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Kansas February Total Tax Collections Exceed Estimates by Nearly $37 Million

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax-only collections for February were $549.8 million. That is $36.8 million, or 7.2%, more than the monthly estimate. Those collections were also $47.3 million, or 9.4%, more than in February 2022. “Revenues have exceeded estimates...

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson.McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that...

Two Individuals Arrested Thursday in Drug Bust Near HMS-7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people are in custody following a Thursday afternoon drug bust at an apartment in the 200 block of East Avenue A, across from Hutchinson Middle School 7.Hutchinson Police arrested Wanda Loveless, of Hutchinson, and Austin Alstatt, of Pratt, on requested...

Nominations Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Nominations are now open for the annual Wall of Honor award at Hutchinson High School. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have...

No. 1 Houston Pulls Away Late

By Wichita State University Athletics HOUSTON, Texas (goshockers.com) – Wichita State hung around with No. 1 Houston for more than 30 minutes Thursday evening at the Fertitta Center but eventually succumbed to turnovers, missed free throws and tired legs.Jamal Shead scored a career-high 25 points...

SC Warrior Men’s Basketball Set to Play in NCCAA National Tournament

STERLING, Kan. - With the Sterling College men's basketball team falling short of the NAIA National Tournament, they have the opportunity to make another postseason run. Sterling has declared to participate in the NCCAA National Tournament and will begin play Monday night in Sterling...

Kansas State Fair General Manager Chosen for 2023 Leadership Kansas Class

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Chamber announced its 2023 Leadership Kansas class, March 1, 2023.Leadership Kansas is a long-standing statewide program which focuses on developing and motivating leaders across the state of Kansas. The class will begin in April and will conclude in October...

Hutch Chamber’s March Legislative Forum is Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announces the March Legislative Forum date:Saturday, March 4: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark...

Late First-Half Run Propels 11 K-State Past Oklahoma, 85-69

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com)– A 9-0 run to end the first half fueled a huge second-half effort by No. 11/11 Kansas State, as the Wildcats completed their home schedule with an 85-69 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday night before a sold-out...

Get Out and Play: K-State Expert Says Outdoor Time is Learning Time for Kids

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well.“There...

Conservation and Water: High Priority in the 2023 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s third hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry....