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$47M in Federal Funds Being Awarded for Two Kansas Rail Projects

Tuesday, October 3

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in... Read More.

City of Hutchinson No Longer Accepting Utility Bills Over the Phone, Automated Phone Payment Available

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are still concerns being expressed about a recent change in how the City of Hutchinson handles utility bill payments.As of this week, the city is no longer taking payments over the phone, a move which Finance Director Angela... Read More.

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a program administration agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services Inc., for a down payment assistance program.This is funded through a general fund allocation of the city through the Hutchinson Housing Commission and... Read More.

McPherson Commission Approves Two Payments for Police Range Training Building Project

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's meeting McPherson City commissioners approved payments for two items connected with the Police Range training building project. The range is located on BPU property near 17th and Mohawk Road.A $77,823 payment was made for a 56 by... Read More.

The Cenex(R) Brand Launches Community Giveback Program to Support Local Pride

Tuesday, October 3

Hometown Throwdown will continue the brand's tradition of giving back to communities by awarding $150,000 to fund local festivals By Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn., — Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS Inc., launched Read More.

Chamber Annual Meeting

Monday, October 2

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11:30-1:00 at the McPherson Community Building.The McPherson Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the recipient of the 2023 President's Award, Dan Hervey,... Read More.

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday & Saturday (Oct. 6 & 7) in Downtown Hutch

Monday, October 2

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson.Featured events include:Downtown Hutchinson Rod... Read More.

Total Tax Collections for September $42M More than Estimate

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action... Read More.

Fire Prevention Month Cooking Safety Presentations

Monday, October 2

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cooking was the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in 2015-2019 and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking caused 49 percent of reported home fires, 20 percent of... Read More.

2023 Fly Kansas Air Tour Schedule Announced

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Transportation Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is partnering with the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE) to host the Fly Kansas Air Tour from Thursday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 7.“The Fly Kansas Air... Read More.

Arrest Made in Fatal Wreck

Monday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident Saturday night northeast of McPherson.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Brice Kasting of McPherson and going south on 17th Avenue about 8 PM struck... Read More.