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School Board discusses playground with ADA-compliant turf
The USD 457 Board of Education discussed a new, all-inclusive playground with ADA-compliant turf footing for Edith Scheuerman Elementary School at the Board’s regular meeting on Jan. 6.
No school Friday for GCHS
There will be no school for Garden City High School on Friday, Jan. 17.
FCHS offers spay, neuter vouchers for 2025
To address the animal overpopulation in the county, the Finney County Humane Society is offering spay and neuter vouchers to residents wanting to safeguard their pets’ health in 2025.

GCHS HOF committee seeks nominations
The Garden City High School Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees.
KDOT announces approved December bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Gov. Laura Kelly highlights bipartisan laws passed with GOP-led Legislature in 2024
BY TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector Governor points to child advocacy, literacy and worker compensation reforms TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly says bipartisan highlights of 2024… Login to continue reading Login…

Daylight saving time would end in Kansas under senator’s prefiled bill
BY ANNA KAMINSKIKansas Reflector TOPEKA — A Kansas legislator renewed attempts to rid the state of daylight saving time under a bill filed ahead of… Login to continue reading Login…

USD 457 BOE to hold special meetings on superintendent search
The USD 457 Board of Education will hold five special meetings over the course of a week regarding the search for a new superintendent beginning on Jan. 13.