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MKC to Use KFB’s RKAP to Bring Kansans Career Opportunity through Apprenticeships in Agriculture

Friday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) announces the launch of an apprenticeship program to hire agricultural equipment operators, CDL drivers and operations specialists through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).“This apprenticeship program formalizes the training and opportunities for career growth that...

Family Community Theatre to Present SpongeBob the Broadway Musical

Friday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Family Community Theater is proud to present SpongeBob Musical. Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.SpongeBob Squarepants awakens and welcomes the day with...

Hutchinson Police and Fire to Hoop It Up for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Friday, February 10

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Lyons City Council Notes: Quote Accepted for Swimming Pool Repaint

Friday, February 10

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio LYONS, Kan. – Following a tour of the Lyons Swimming Pool, which began their meeting, the Lyons City Council Monday evening accepted a $53,250 quote from Ashton Kate Construction LLC of Wamego for the painting of the pool. The...

Lindsborg Museum Named Recipient of 2 Grants Totaling $107K

Thursday, February 9

Lindsborg Museum Named Recipient of Competitive $87K Grant from Heritage Trust FundLINDSBORG, Kan. – The Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) announced on Saturday, February 4 that Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is receiving a grant of $87,350 to fund critical restoration to the...

Crop Insurance in Focus During Second Ag Committee Hearing on 2023 Farm Bill

Thursday, February 9

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses Thursday during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s second hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing focused on...

Tony Mattivi Named 13th Director of the KBI

Thursday, February 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – Tony Mattivi was named the 13th director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), when the Kansas Senate confirmed his appointment, today.Attorney General Kris Kobach nominated Mattivi to be KBI director on January 9, 2023, citing his decades of experience working...

Kansas Honor Flight Volunteers to Host Pancake Fundraiser in Hutchinson

Thursday, February 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Kansas Honor Flight Volunteers are having a Pancake Fundraiser on March 11th from 4 to 7 pm at the Hope Church on 17th and Main, Hutchinson. Donations will help honor our Kansas WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Era Veterans with a...

KDOT Announces Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving for Super Bowl

Thursday, February 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation urges everyone to observe the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety campaign for this year’s Super Bowl, which is Sunday, Feb. 12. Make sure anyone planning to...

Kansas Student Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting at High School

Thursday, February 9

OLATHE, Kan. (AP/KPR) - A 19-year-old has pleaded not guilty to shooting a school resource officer at Olathe East High School last year. Jaylon Elmore appeared for a preliminary hearing this week and was bound over for trial. He was a...

Nominations Being Accepted for USD 308 Classified, Certified Employees of the Year

Thursday, February 9

Hutchinson, Kan. – Nominations are being sought by USD 308 Staff, Families, and Community Partners for the 2022-2023 Classified Employee of the Year and the Certified Employee of the Year.Any certified staff member may be nominated for the Certified Employee...

Safer Access Everyone (SAFE) Sidewalk Program

Thursday, February 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson is soliciting applications for a Sidewalk Program for installing, removing, and replacing non-existing and defective concrete sidewalks through a cost-sharing plan paid by the City of Hutchinson and paid by the property owner. The Safer...