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Advocates Push Kansas Lawmakers for More Affordable Housing

Thursday, March 16

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are considering expanding an economic incentive program to build affordable housing in the state’s larger cities like Wichita. The incentive currently allows rural cities to issue bonds to build up to 100 residential starter homes. As home values... Read More.

Kansas Ag Expo is Coming Up

Thursday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Star Expos along with the Kansas State Fair are pleased to announce a brand-new expo coming to Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Partnering with the Kansas State Fair and Visit Hutch gives the Kansas Ag Expo the opportunity to showcase... Read More.

National Wheat Yield Contest is Open for 2023 Entries

Thursday, March 16

By Julia Debes, KSWheat.com MANHATTAN, Kan. - While overall prospects for the 2023 Kansas wheat harvest remain dim due to sustained drought conditions, producers who have received timely moisture are encouraged to enter the 2023 National Wheat Yield Contest. “No one can deny Mother Nature has... Read More.

Kansas House Advances Education Programming Giving State Dollars to Private Schools

Thursday, March 16

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Public schools have become a monopoly, Republican lawmakers argued, in an attempt to gain support for a far-reaching voucher-like program that would fund unregulated private schools with state dollars.During a Tuesday House... Read More.

Retailer Seeks Permit to Build Beef Plant in Eastern Kansas

Wednesday, March 15

OLATHE, Kan. (Drovers) - A new beef production plant could be coming to eastern Kansas. According to Drovers.com, a website about the beef business, a mystery company wants to build a large facility in Olathe.If approved, the project would result in... Read More.

Cosmosphere Welcomes New Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator

Wednesday, March 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Sophie Maples has joined the Cosmosphere’s Marketing and Development team as the new Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator.Maples graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication at the end of 2021. Prior to joining the Cosmosphere,... Read More.

Presentation at Lindsborg Museum Explores World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas

Wednesday, March 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will host “World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the 1904 Swedish Pavilion, 120 E. Mill St. All are invited to attend... Read More.

Young Professionals of Reno County to Host Annual Meeting, Mayor Richardson to Speak

Wednesday, March 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Friday, March 24th at 5:30 pm, Clayworks at Disability Supports, 1125 N Main, Hutchinson, KS. No membership is required to attend. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.yprenocounty.com/annual-meeting “Our Annual Meeting has traditionally... Read More.

Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are

Wednesday, March 15

By Andrew Gross, AAA.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the... Read More.

Termination Leads to Stoecklein Serving as Interim Chief of Hutchinson Police

Wednesday, March 15

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper has been terminated. City employees were sent an email Tuesday informing them Hooper had been let go effective immediately. City Manager Kendal Francis told Ad Astra News Wednesday morning that due... Read More.

States to Receive $2.5B from Feds for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Wednesday, March 15

By Jacob Fischler, Kansas Reflector The federal government will send $2.5 billion over the next five years to states, local governments and tribes to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.The new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program,... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairs Water Line Break at E 17th Ave and N Plum St

Tuesday, March 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On Monday, March 13th, City of Hutchinson Water Maintenance crew repaired a water line break in the northeast corner of E 17th Ave and N Plum St. The repair has been completed and the street repair process has begun.The pavement repair... Read More.