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Newton City Manager Submits Resignation

NEWTON, Kan. – Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy has announced she will leave her position in October after seven years of service to the Newton community.McElroy has been city manager since January 2020. She joined the Newton staff in October 2016, first as community...

Nickerson Teens Invited to Sign Up Now for Youth Challenge

NICKERSON, Kan. – Nickerson teens will have the opportunity to pair their creativity with up to $7,500 in grant money to address a youth-related community challenge.The Nickerson Youth Challenge invites Nickerson area youth ages 12 to 17 to an interactive two-day workshop to create...

Reno County Health Announces August Childcare Orientation Class

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider.The class will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on August 3rd, 2023, at the Reno County Health Department's conference...

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation, is excited to welcome the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, CA for a special performance.The most decorated corps in the history of...

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent...

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of...

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which...

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting.Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for...

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of...

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

McPHERSON, Kan. –During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application...

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors...