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Officials Welcome new K-14 Realignment in Reno, Rice Counties

Wednesday, June 14

NICKERSON, Kan. – Local officials and representatives of the Kansas Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting today for the new K-14 realignment between Hutchinson and Sterling.The new highway opened this afternoon, after the ribbon cutting.The realigned K-14 provides a 15-mile asphalt freeway with... Read More.

27th Annual Warrior Wood and Wedge A Success

Wednesday, June 14

By: Sterling College Athletics NEWTON, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -The 27th Annual Warrior Wood & Wedge Golf Tournament took place Saturday, June 10th, at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas.Thirty-six teams participated in this year's event. The proceeds from the tournament are used to purchase new athletic... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Water

Wednesday, June 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 6, 2023. The level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and... Read More.

2024 State Basketball Sites Selected

Wednesday, June 14

By: KSHSAA Coverered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. – The 2024 Class 1A DI State Basketball Championships are headed to the Colby Event Center March 6-9, 2024, while class 2A will compete at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.The KSHSAA maintains a very strong relationship with... Read More.

Three-Point Specialist, Taylor Robertson joins Gisa Lions MBC

Wednesday, June 14

The most successful three-point shooter in the history of the NCAA, Taylor Robertson, will be playing for Gisa Lions MBC in the Toyota DBBL in the 2023-24 season. Robertson will go from the University of Oklahoma to Halle, Germany, where she signed a one-year... Read More.

Fort Larned BOE Approves Negotiated Agreement, Pay Increase

Wednesday, June 14

LAREND, Kan. – The 2023-24 Negotiated Agreement with their certified staff was approved by the Fort Larned US 495 Board of Education Monday. The agreement calls for an average four percent pay raise for teachers. The board also approved raises for other employees, three... Read More.

McPherson School Board Discusses Bond Options, Board Vacancies

Wednesday, June 14

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Some 40 people attended Monday night's McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting, with many of them asking the board to consider placing a bond proposal on the ballot in November. In May, voters turned down an $88.5 million proposal that’s... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Turnback Agreement with Opening on New K-14/96 Alignment

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With the new alignment of K-14/96 between Willowbrook and Nickerson set to open Thursday, Reno County Commissioners this week approved a turnback agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the current highway alignment that will be returned to local entities. For... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Contract for Pickleball Courts Approved

Wednesday, June 14

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a contract to construct eight pickleball courts in Challenger Park. The courts are a joint project with the McPherson Recreation Commission, which approved their share of funding for the project in January. The contract with... Read More.

Walmart’s $257 Million Beef Processing Facility Coming to Olathe

Wednesday, June 14

OLATHE, Kan. (KNS/KCUR) — Walmart is spending a quarter of a billion dollars on a beef packaging plant in Olathe. That will bring hundreds of jobs and signal a big change in the way beef gets to your shopping cart.Walmart’s Olathe packaging plant will... Read More.

Kansas Families Struggle to Find Child Care, According to Annual Kids Count Report

Wednesday, June 14

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Child care challenges have forced Kansas parents to give up or change jobs, while child care workers are paid worse than 98% of professions, according to a new report.Kansas Action for Children released information about Kansas child... Read More.

TECH, Inc Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Open House Event

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last Thursday evening, TECH held an open house at the Adult Life Skills building to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with the Hutchinson community. Over 125 people made their way through the recently remodeled ALS building, taking time to look through photos... Read More.