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Five Pawnee County Students Honored for Perfect Assessment Scores

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Four students at Fort Larned Elementary School and one from Pawnee Heights were honored by the Pawnee County Commission Monday for achieving perfect scores on state assessment tests earlier this spring.

Buhler USD 313 Faces Costly State Water Regulations for New Daycare Facility

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — State water regulations are coming into play for Buhler USD 313's new Daycare facility at 56th and Plum, and they will not be cheap.Superintendent Cindy Couchman told the Board...

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6-11-24: Commission Declines Paying Nearly $500 Bill for Use of Roll-Off Dumpster for 1339 North Myers Cleanup

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On a 2-1 vote, the McPherson City Commission declined Tuesday to pay a nearly $500 bill for use of a roll-off dumpster on cleanup of a property at 1339 North Myers.Planning...

Family, Friends and Members of the Kansas Legislature Pay Final Farewell to State Representative Les Mason

Tuesday, June 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Several current and past members of the Kansas Legislature, including at least two past speakers, along with many friends and family paid their final farewell to State Representative Les Mason of McPherson Tuesday.

Playground Closure for Repairs at Veterans Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 11

By the City of Great Bend Public Lands Department GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announces that the large playground on the south side of Veterans Lake will be closed for repairs starting...

Brush Fire at 1800 Block of South Buhler Road

Tuesday, June 11

By Jeremy Unruh, Hutchinson Fire Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Just after 1pm, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1800 blk of South Buhler Road for a brush fire. First arriving crews were met with heavy smoke conditions...

Dad Daniel’s Liquor Brings in a Crowd for Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, June 11

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Dad Daniel’s Liquor had a packed house at their Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 6, 2024.McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Casey Justus with Ad Astra Radio welcomed all to the ribbon cutting...

USD 308 Board of Education Approves New Coaching Staff, New Welders

Tuesday, June 11

eBoard Notes 06/10/2024 By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan — The USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on June 10th with a light agenda. The Board approved all items....

Cosmosphere Welcomes Claire Ludes as Sr. V.P. of Development and Strategic Relationships

Tuesday, June 11

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar announced today that Claire Ludes has joined the Cosmosphere team as Senior Vice President of Development and Strategic Relationships.“We are excited to bring Claire onto our staff,”...

Annual McPherson Chamber Classic Hits and Giggles Tournament a Success

Tuesday, June 11

Information provided by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — It was a day full of Hits and Giggles for the 36 golfers playing 18 holes and all who participated in the annual McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament...

Sterling Main Street Named 2024 Affiliate Program by Main Street America

Tuesday, June 11

By Main Street America STERLING, Kan. (June 11, 2024) – Sterling Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize programs committed...

Dodge City Set to Rise to the TOP with ZZ TOP’s Elevation Tour in November

Tuesday, June 11

By United Wireless Arena & Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, June 14th AT 10 AM CST DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is ecstatic to announce that legendary rock icon, ZZ...