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McPherson USD 418 Names Cara Schrag as Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School

Wednesday, April 5

McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Cara Schrag will serve as the Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School for the 2023/24 school year.Ms. Schrag currently serves as the building principal at McCandless Elementary in Hutchinson and is eager to...

Tuesday is Election Day for Voters in the Buhler USD 313 School District

Tuesday, April 4

BUHLER, Kan. – Tuesday, April 4 is election day for residents in the Buhler USD 313 school district. The lone line item on the ballot is the proposed $8 million bond issue for district improvements.If approved, planned projects include the creation of new classroom...

High Fire Danger on Tuesday, Reno County Landfill Not be Accepting Any Burnt Materials

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With a Fire Weather Watch in place for Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials. The facility’s high wind possible could also mean an early closure.The National Weather Service in...

Reno County Residents Can Register to Receive Notifications from Emergency Alert System

Tuesday, April 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Residents can get emergency and non-emergency notifications from Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications through the free Everbridge Resident Alerts system.To receive these notifications, you must opt-in by entering your contact information and subscribe to notifications. If you are already...

Gov. Kelly Signs Four Bills, Including Tweak to First-Time Homebuyer Savings Program

Tuesday, April 4

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Parental Rights Bill Passes Kansas Senate

Tuesday, April 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas lawmakers have advanced a bill that allows parents to remove their child from any classroom lesson or activity the parents view as inappropriate. The Kansas Senate voted 23-17 to pass the bill, which is a weaker version of the...

McPherson County Commission Notes: Public Works Preparing for Road Work

Tuesday, April 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - Road work season is approaching, and McPherson County Public Works Director Tom Kramer told County Commissioners Monday that the county's asphalt plant should be in operation by the end of the week. Kramer said nearly all...

Barton County Authorities Searching for Suspect who Allegedly Fire Shots at a Sheriff’s Deputy

Tuesday, April 4

HOISINGTON, Kan. - Barton County authorities are looking for a man who allegedly fired a shot at a Hoisington police vehicle during a pursuit early Saturday morning.The chase began...

Moundridge Emergency Services, Blackhills Energy & USD 423 to Conduct Emergency Drill Tuesday

Tuesday, April 4

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Moundridge Emergency Services in partnership with Blackhills Energy, and Moundridge USD 423 will be conducting a gas emergency simulation/drill on Tuesday, April 4th, in the morning part of the educational day The drill will only affect the 4-12 building. The PK-3...

Award-Winning Christian Artists Perform at Kansas State Fair September 13

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Renowned Christian artist and songwriter Matthew West will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, September 13. He’ll be joined by up-and-coming Christian artist Anne Wilson. Matthew West is a prolific artist, scoring 25 number-one hits. He’s a...

Hutchinson Elementary Schools Come Together for Collaborative Staff Training

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Three USD 308 elementary schools came together for a specialized professional development event for staff on Friday, March 31, 2023. Faris Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and McCandless Leadership Academy, combined forces to host an immersive staff training event called Ed Camp...

Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant, a County Collaboration

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On April 15, 2023 the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Reno County Child Care Task Force will host an open meeting with all organizations interested in being a part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’...