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McPherson Voters Narrowly Reject USD 418 Bond Issue

Tuesday, May 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Voters in McPherson USD 418 narrowly rejected an $88.5 million bond issue during Tuesday's special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office show 1,486 votes against the proposal to 1,300 votes in favor, an approximately 53-47 percent margin. The bond... Read More.

Nearly $10.4 Million Project to Resurface K-61 in Pratt, Reno Counties

Tuesday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A combined project totaling almost $10.4 million will involve a mill and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on about 35 miles of K-61 in Pratt and Reno counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to begin around May 22 and be completed around... Read More.

Kansas State Employee Virtual Job Fair Set for May 17

Tuesday, May 9

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) — The state of Kansas is hiring. Job-seekers are invited to attend the State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair Wednesday, May 17 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). This virtual fair, which is hosted by KANSASWORKS, will focus... Read More.

Herington Teacher Arrested on Child Sex Charges Now Faces Additional Charges

Tuesday, May 9

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (KPR) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Herington man on child sex charges. The KBI says 61-year-old Russell L. Thomas was arrested for three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.

Cosmosphere Joins Blue Star Museum Initiative

Tuesday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – This summer, the Cosmosphere joins museums across the nation in the Blue Star Museum initiative, a program which provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. Military personnel and their families. This year, the program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Exception to Virtual School Graduation Policy

Tuesday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education approved an exception to the Hutchinson Virtual School (HVS) handbook on Monday (May 8, 2023). The change will allow HVS students the choice to walk in the 2023 Hutchinson High School (HHS) graduation ceremony. Previously, HVS... Read More.

Here’s What’s Up this Week with All Schools Day in McPherson

Monday, May 8

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce MCPHERSON, Kan. - It’s May and do you know what that means? It’s time for McPherson County All Schools Day! This year’s All Schools Day Chairman is Denise O’Connor-Munsey. And with the help of many, many volunteers, and the... Read More.

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.