Author: Brenna Eller
Evergy Announces Two New 705 MW High-Efficiency Natural Gas plants
Two plants to be built in Kansas will help meet growing energy needs, support reliability
By Evergy, Inc.
Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Automated Gas Meter Upgrades and Approves Veterans Day Parade Plans
By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council agreed Monday to proceed with a contract with Kore Services to continue the process of replacing natural gas meters with automatic reading meters. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council...
Superintendent Walker Goes the Extra 101 Miles
By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Saturday, October 12, 2024, John Walker was up before the sun. Having just flown in from a training event in Arizona, he slept in his car awaiting the start of a new challenge....
Pete’s Corporation of Erie Again Benefits CASA Programs in 3 States with Pledgecard Fundraiser and Store Events
By Pete's of Erie INC ERIE, Kan. — Pete’s Corporation of Erie is again hosting a pledge card fundraiser on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) during the month of October. Six CASA programs in 3 states will...
Hays, Russell Sue Edwards County Over Efforts to Block Water Transfer Project
Hays bought a ranch in Edwards County to supplement its municipal water supply. It argues regulations imposed by county officials are designed to stymie the project.
By Allison Kites, Kansas Reflector Two western Kansas towns are accusing a neighboring county of interfering with their...
Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison
By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Lauren Denison is a first-year teacher and teaches 4th grade at Morgan Elementary...
Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas
By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's
Vote for Your Favorite Christian Artist at Next Year’s Kansas State Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair would like your input for the 2025 Christian act at the Nex-Tech Grandstand.Vote for your favorite artist by Friday, Oct. 18.Ben Fuller
Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report
TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor,...
Pfizer Lays Off 80 Salary Personnel at McPherson Plant
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Pfizer's McPherson Pharmaceutical facility laid off 80 salaried personnel, mostly from management and engineering. Those layoffs have taken place over the past two days, and did not affect production personnel at McPherson County's largest employer.
