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Bethany College Forges Transformative Partnership with Lindsborg Child Development Center

Wednesday, January 31

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. - In a strategic move to enhance the educational experience for its students and contribute to the local community, Bethany College has officially entered a groundbreaking partnership with the Lindsborg Child Development Center (LCDC). This collaboration comes as a response... Read More.

KDOT I-70 Project in Gove County Wins National Award, Received by Project Contractor APAC Shears

Wednesday, January 31

By the Kansas Department of Transportation GOVE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s I-70 asphalt improvement project in Gove County received the 2023 Sheldon G. Hayes Award – the top paving award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.The award was presented this week... Read More.

Hutchinson ‘State of the City Breakfast’ Focuses on Future City Plans and Progress

Wednesday, January 31

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In partnership with the Hutchinson AMBUCS, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce held a "State of the City Breakfast" on Jan. 31 at the Sand Hills Event Center, 4601 N Plum.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements was the... Read More.

Three Escape Blaze

Wednesday, January 31

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 10:00 PM the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1200 BLK of East 4 th for a structure fire. First arriving crews found a well involved fire in a small single story residential. Fire was venting... Read More.

Dr. Marcus Garstecki Named Sixth President of Barton Community College

Tuesday, January 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — During a special Board meeting on Jan. 30, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees announced Dr. Marcus Garstecki as Barton’s sixth president.With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Garstecki has... Read More.

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

By Doc's Friends WICHITA and GREAT BEND, Kan. – The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will include B-29... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event.Dr. David... Read More.

McPherson College Establishes $500,000 Scholarship Fund Honoring the Late Classic Car Expert Alex Finigan

Tuesday, January 30

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College today announced that an anonymous donor has established a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund for its Automotive Restoration students in honor of Alex Finigan, a respected classic car expert and beloved automotive enthusiast, who passed away in April... Read More.

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically impact irrigation water usage in the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Change Order on Veranda West Street Project, City Internship Program

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a final change order on the Veranda West Street project. The change order from Andale Construction reflects the actual material quantities used, which resulted in a cost savings of just over $33,000. Approval... Read More.

Salina Teacher Arrested in Newton Investigation and Facing Charges from Arrest

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — More details have been released involving the arrest of a teacher at Lakeview Middle School in Salina on Monday.The Salina Police Department said their officers had gone to the school to assist Newton Police Detectives who had a search... Read More.

Stafford County Going to One Voting Site

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The number of polling places in Stafford County will be reduced from three to one starting with the March Presidential Preference Primary. Stafford County Clerk Lisa Weber says the change has been under consideration for the past few... Read More.