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USD 418 Proposed Budget for 2023-24

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed 2023-24 budget for McPherson USD 418 calls for a just over eight tenths of a mill increase in the property tax levy compared for 2022-23 and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.The USD 418 Board of Education Monday... Read More.

Voters Asked to Consider USD 418 Bond Issue in November

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the second time this year, McPherson USD 418 voters will be asked to consider a bond issue in November. The USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved submission to voters in November of an $88.5 million, 30 year... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Multiple Sale and Delivery Bonds for the City

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved the sale and delivery of bonds to cover a number of projects in the city. TD Securities had the low bid on the $2.44 million in bond sold, which due to a bid... Read More.

USD 313 Board Approves Purchase of Masonic Lodge Building for Ad Astra Academies

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies will have a new home in the near future.The USD 313 Board of Education last night approved the purchase of the Masonic Lodge building on East 23rd in Hutchinson for $235,000. Board members toured... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officer Brice Burlie Appointed Chief of Police

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veteran Hutchinson Police officer Brice Burlie is the new Chief of Police. Burlie, a 24 year member of the department and most recently operations captain, was introduced during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements, who... Read More.

USD 308 Honors Teachers and Staff at Convocation

Tuesday, August 15

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Hutchinson Public Schools welcomed back teachers and staff at their annual Convocation event on Wednesday, August 9th. Held at the Sports Arena, this event featured guest speaker, Debra Teufel, President of the Hutch Chamber, an awards ceremony... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

Hit and Run Injury Accident

Tuesday, August 15

By the Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 8/15/2023 at 2:48 A.M., Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 800 block of West 5th Ave., for a report of a vehicle striking a... Read More.

B-Well 5K and One Mile Walk at Buhler Frolic

Monday, August 14

By Buhler Public Schools and Buhler Frolic Attention 5K Fans: Buhler Public Schools and the Buhler Frolic are working together to host a 5K and One Mile Walk at the Buhler Frolic this year on Saturday, Oct. 7.We are inviting the runners, joggers, walkers, or walkers... Read More.

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

Monday, August 14

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,... Read More.

Country Stampede in Search of New Home

Monday, August 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — After five years in Topeka, the Country Stampede may be in search of a new home. On Aug. 10, organizers of the three-day music festival shared that they are requesting proposals from surrounding communities to host future events.The Country Stampede used... Read More.

KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County

Monday, August 14

By Kansas Highway Patrol JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on August 12, 2023 at approximately 2:28a.m. This collision occurred on southbound I-35 just north... Read More.