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Hutchinson House Fire Claims Two Lives, Injures Two Others

Saturday, February 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early Saturday morning fire at a southeast Hutchinson residence killed two people and sent two others to the hospital. According to a statement from Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh and Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates, emergency personnel... Read More.

Tabor College Receives $1.3 million Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

Friday, January 31

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Fundraising for the renovation of the former Mary J. Regier Building, and future home of business and entrepreneurship, reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a $1.3 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. Tabor College must raise an additional... Read More.

Bethany College Hosts Over 500 Young Men for “Real Men Sing” Vocal Workshop

Friday, January 31

LINDSBORG, KAN., (JAN. 30, 2025) — Bethany College hosted over 500 young men from nearly 40 schools across Kansas on Jan. 30 for the annual Real Men Sing vocal workshop. This celebrated event provides an inspiring opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to explore... Read More.

Bipartisan Early Childhood Proposal Introduced in Kansas House and Senate

Friday, January 31

~Compromise Bill Streamlines Child Care Licensure and Regulatory Structures, Consolidates Existing Early Childhood Programs~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of Kansas legislators announced Friday that an early childhood compromise bill was introduced into both chambers of the Kansas Legislature. This bill streamlines... Read More.

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Friday, January 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2.Seventh-through-tenth graders can participate in the program, which is hosted by the... Read More.

BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas.Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Thursday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in honor of those who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

KDHE Issues Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek Located South of Lyons

Wednesday, January 29

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek south of Lyons, as a result of operational problems at the city of Lyons' wastewater treatment plant. City Administrator Troy Houtman told... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Recognized as Volunteer of the Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson YMCA and McPherson Recreation Commission recognized the McPherson College Athletic Department as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. An awards luncheon was held on January 28 at the McPherson Opera House.“Through unwavering dedication, compassionate hearts, and an unrelenting commitment... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Chet Harlin

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School SPS/Physical Education teacher, football and wrestling coach Chet Harlin as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Welcomes New Board Members and Thanks Outgoing Board Members

Wednesday, January 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is saying goodbye to three board members and welcoming three new members. Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson expresses sincere thanks to departing board members Linda Grote, JoAnn Rivera, and Perry Winter for their... Read More.