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7th-12th Graders Can Train with an Astronaut This Spring Break

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cosmosphere announced a new Spring Break camp March 13-17, which gives 7th-12th graders the opportunity to train with an astronaut. Called “Spring into STEM,” the day camp provides training similar to what astronauts use to prepare for the extreme environments of space,...

Art Students at Hutchinson High School Receive State Awards

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Students at Hutchinson High School have been recognized for their outstanding ceramic art pieces at the Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art and Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Youth Artists and Writers.  Six students from Hutchinson High School were selected...

Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent

INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448.Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in...

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in...

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers....

The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

By KASB.org  TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools. The “headcount” of students with disabilities,...

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Late Sunday Garage Fire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 10:12 PM Sunday the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 3809 Queens PL for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responding found a half ton truck on fire, with the fire extending to the garage. Crews made...

Bushton Pride Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

BUSHTON, Kan. - The Bushton Pride Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 18, at the Bushton Community Center from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. with music for dancing through midnight.The dinner will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, a dinner roll...