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Reno County Commission Approves Small-Scale Solar Regulations

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Following another lengthy discussion Wednesday, Reno County Commissioners approved with one change regulations for limited-scale commercial solar systems, those of 2-megawatt-capacity or smaller on lot sizes of less than ten acres.The change...

Woman Arrested After Tuesday Evening Stabbing, Arson Incidents

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is in custody after stabbing and arson incidents northwest of Hutchinson Tuesday night.The Reno County Sheriff's office said deputies responded at 7:17 PM to the 5300 block of West 43

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.The AM...

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Kanopolis, Ellsworth County

Wednesday, March 27

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Kanopolis public water supply system located in Ellsworth County.Customers...

USD 308 Seeks Community Input for District Facilities Plan

Wednesday, March 27

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 is excited to announce a series of public engagement meetings. The Facilities Steering Committee of Hutchinson Public Schools has been meeting since January 2023 to determine district...

HHS Wall of Honor Nominations Now Open

Tuesday, March 26

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor is looking for nominees. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee...

Ad Astra Radio’s March Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Taci Slyter

Tuesday, March 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Taci Slyter, Personal Awareness with Supports (PAWS) teacher at McPherson High School, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.

Bretz Injury Law Announces 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run

Tuesday, March 26

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UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert for Stafford Woman is Canceled

Tuesday, March 26

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McPherson County Commission Meeting March 25: Canvass Conducted of Presidential Preference Primary Election

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners conducted the canvass Monday for last week's Presidential Preference Primary Election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 26 provisional ballots were cast in the election, of which 14 were allowed...

McPherson City Commission Meeting March 26

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Works Director Jeff Woodward provided an update on the Wall Park Lake retaining wall repairs during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Half of the wall panels at Wall Park had failed, and...