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USD 308 Board Approves Combining of Lincoln and McCandless

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education voted to approve the combining of Lincoln Elementary with McCandless Elementary at the special meeting on Monday (May 15, 2023). During the special meeting on Monday, parents, guardians, and taxpayers of USD 308 had...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Kingman, Kingman County

Monday, May 15

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of untreated water from an unauthorized connection potentially...

K-State Expert Applauds Allocation for State’s Water Projects

Monday, May 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A pair of bipartisan water bills passed by the Kansas legislature and approved by Gov. Laura Kelly in late April are “exciting news” for residents across the state, said...

Salina Tech Receives Major Donation Towards Start of New Industrial Maintenance Program

Monday, May 15

SALINA, Kan. – Salina Area Technical College is one step closer to adding a new industrial maintenance and automation program to its roster. Last week, Salina Tech President Greg Nichols announced a $400 thousand donation from the Sutherland Foundation towards the construction of a...

Seal Coating Work to Begin Tuesday in Hutchinson’s Downtown Area

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Construction work on several streets in Hutchinson’s downtown area is set to begin Wednesday. Seal coating work is expected to run through May 23rd, with street closings implemented while segments are completed.Crews will first focus on 2nd Ave and Sherman St...

New Report Estimates Rise in Kansas Employment, GDP over Coming Months

Monday, May 15

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Area Eighth Graders Recognized with OMEGA

Monday, May 15

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The OMEGA Award was created by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce in 2005 to recognize 8th grade students in McPherson County for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive attitudes, considerate actions, and courage to overcome life’s...

Ja Rule with Disco Lines Set to Perform at Kansas State Fair September 16

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas State Fair is thrilled to announce that renowned hip-hop/rap legend Ja Rule will perform with popular DJ Disco Lines Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. The event promises to be a spectacular show, showcasing the very best of hip hop...

Voters in Two Reno County Districts Head to the Polls Tuesday

Sunday, May 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Patrons in two Reno County School Districts will head to the polls to vote on bond issues Tuesday. Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 will vote on a $7.6 million...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Friday, May 12

KINGMAN, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is south of W Kansas Avenue and north...

Kansas Governor’s Latest Veto Likely Means No Major Tax Cuts this Year

Friday, May 12

By Dylan Lysen, KansasPublicRadio.org TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed the final tax relief bill to reach her desk this year. It would have given tax breaks...