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City of Sterling Gathering Plumbing Materials for Each Water Service, Forms Due Sept. 13

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — The City of Sterling is gathering data for each water service, active or not, from private homes and businesses by requirement of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This is due to recent updates to drinking water regulations. The... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

USD 309 Now Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the Board of Education

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education from the Reno Valley area of the district.This vacancy was created by the resignation earlier this month of Jane Gamber. The... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Recognizes Captain Kaufman for Five Years as SWAT Medic

Monday, August 26

By City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Captain Ron Kaufman was recognized on Aug. 22 for completing his 5-year service commitment as a SWAT Medic. Captain Kaufman was part of a small group of firefighters that took on... Read More.

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A pickup truck linked to missing interim Peabody City Clerk Jonathan Clayton was found Sunday afternoon just outside Newton, with a body inside. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has joined the Harvey County Sheriff's Office in an investigation.In a... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, August 26

By Great Bend Economic Development Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit Nov. 13, 2024, a premier event designed to inform and inspire employers and managers in the Barton County area. This year’s summit, organized in... Read More.

Work Begins on US 56 Between Hubbard and Holland, Expected to Take Two Weeks

Sunday, August 25

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Street crews has started work on US-56 between Hubbard and Holland on Tuesday Aug. 23, to repair an area that has wash boarded.Traffic control has been set up to one lane for West... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce August Small Business of the Month: Leu + Co Properties

Saturday, August 24

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is honored to present the August Small Business Award to a truly exceptional and inspiring company—Leu + Co Properties. Logan and Emily, the dynamic duo behind this thriving business, have... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for McPherson High School's new outdoor athletic facility took place Friday evening prior to a community pep rally to kick off the fall sports season.A number of the amenities for the project were funded through... Read More.

Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee went 12 rounds Friday night before Gayle Nelson of Marquette came away as the county's top speller.Nelson correctly spelled finagle after correctly spelling sovereign, which was missed by runner-up Rose Klataske... Read More.

Inman Community Foundation Receives $70K Grant to Match for Upcoming Match Week Sept. 20 – 27

Friday, August 23

By the Inman Community Foundation INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Community Foundation is excited to announce that we have received a grant to increase the amount that we can match for our upcoming Match Week! This grant, gifted from the Patterson Family Foundation, will... Read More.