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Wilson Residents will Seek to Dissolve USD 112 District following BOE’s Decision to Close Wilson Junior-Senior High School

Monday, May 8

WILSON, Kan. – Wilson area residents angered by a January vote by the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education to close Wilson Junior-Senior High School plan to file a petition Tuesday morning to dissolve the district altogether.A group of Wilson area patrons, represented... Read More.

Golden Valley, Inc. and Pawnee County Coop Members Vote to Approve Merger

Monday, May 8

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. – Members of Golden Valley, Inc. and Pawnee County Cooperative Association voted late last week to merge the two cooperatives. Members of both gave the required 2/3rds approval at meetings held last Thursday.The process of the merger can now begin, with... Read More.

Tabor’s Newest Residence Hall Named Jost Hall in Honor of Leroy (Lee) and Janice (Kornelson) Jost

Monday, May 8

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College has officially named its newest residence hall, Jost Hall, in honor of Leroy (Lee) and Janice (Kornelson, fs’52) Jost. The project is set to be finished this summer and will be available to female students in August 2023.Jost Hall, an 86-bed facility, is the largest residence hall added to the campus... Read More.

McPherson College Announces New Director Of Choral Activities

Monday, May 8

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson College announces Andrew Voth will join the faculty as the new director of choral activities and assistant professor of music. He previously taught middle school and high school choir in Goessel, Kan., and is currently completing a Doctor of Musical... Read More.

KU Researchers Develop App to Treat Eating Disorders

Monday, May 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - Researchers at the University of Kansas have created a smartphone app that can help treat eating disorders. The app uses existing eating disorder resources, but gives participants more control over when to access those materials. It also includes virtual check-ins... Read More.

Jeanna Esparza Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Monday, May 8

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Jeanna Esparza, Cosmetology Trainer, has been selected as the 2022-23 Dragon Educator of the Year.Esparza was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor. The instructors... Read More.

USD 308 Leadership Holds Meetings on Teacher Shortage Solutions

Monday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 held staff and community meetings at McCandless, Faris, and Lincoln Elementary schools on Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4, in an effort to gather input and answer questions about teacher shortage solutions for the district. With the goal... Read More.

Country Artist Cooper Alan with Frank Ray Hit the Stage at Kansas State Fair September 12

Monday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Country music fans, mark your calendars! Rising star Cooper Alan will be performing with Frank Ray at the Kansas State Fair on Tuesday, September 12. After graduating college, Cooper Alan packed up and moved to Nashville, TN where he has been making waves... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Deadline Extended to May 31st

Friday, May 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Have you taken the opportunity to give your input on your community? Answers from this survey will be reviewed during the second component of Mastermind McPherson County. The second component is to hold a leader's summit every year. This summit will be... Read More.

HutchCC Livestock Judging Team Excels at Spring Contests

Friday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College livestock judging team wrapped up a successful spring with strong team and individual performances at three prestigious events.The team visited the world-renowned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, TX; the North Central Meat Animal Evaluation Contest... Read More.

Third Annual Greater Hutch Signing Day Held May 4th

Friday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the third year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson Public Schools, and Greater Hutch, an Economic Development Partnership for Reno County, collaborated to host Signing Day on Thursday, May 4th at HC&TEA.At the event, 80 High... Read More.

New Date and Local for Annual Sand Plum Bicycle Classic

Friday, May 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – This year’s Sand Plum Bicycle Classic will feature a new date and location. The annual Reno County favorite will be taking place on Sunday, June 4, and will offer four different distances to choose from:16-mile, 36-mile, 53-mile, or take on... Read More.