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Hutchinson Community College Preparing for Student System Transition

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College is preparing to transition from its current in-house student information system to the new J1 by Jenzabar, a modernized platform designed to improve the student experience and streamline college operations. As part of this transition, the College anticipates a... Read More.

2026 Ambassador Ambush

Monday, June 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, June 9th, a small but mighty group of Chamber Ambassadors and staff ambushed a group of our member businesses to show our appreciation and brighten their day. Arriving on the McPherson CVB trolley, our patriotically-themed crew sang, cheered, and presented... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. Transportation Announces Phase Two CityGo Route Changes

Monday, June 15

SALNIA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. Transportation is announcing the second phase of changes to the Salina CityGo fixed route bus system, following the first phase of updates completed in 2025. Phase two changes will include the addition of a new Orange Route beginning August... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Review Letter on Water Concerns, Viega Tax Abatement

Monday, June 15

McPherson County Planning and Zoning Director Jon Kinsey shared with County Commissioners Monday a letter he has drafted to the board of directors of Equus Beds Groundwater Management District No.2 asking it and county commissioners in Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick counties to treat any... Read More.

Gerber Announced as Head Women’s Flag Football Coach

Monday, June 15

Hesston College Athletic Director Andrew Sharp announced that Joel Gerber has been hired as the head women's flag football coach for next season. Gerber, a 2000 graduate of Hesston College, returns to his alma mater to take over a flag football team that... Read More.

Ballet Wichita Brings Alice in Wonderland to McPherson This Summer

Monday, June 15

Four-city Kansas tour concludes July 18 at the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. — Ballet Wichita will perform its full-length production of Alice in Wonderland at the McPherson Opera House on Saturday, July 18, the final stop on a four-city summer tour that has brought... Read More.

Applications Now Open for Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Initiative Microgrants

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — June 15, 2026 — StartUp Hutch is now accepting applications for its Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Initiative Microgrants, designed to support existing small businesses in rural Reno County communities. Applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Eligible... Read More.

Southeast Bancshares, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell Bank of Commerce to UBT Bancshares, Inc.

Monday, June 15

CHANUTE, Kan. (June 13, 2026) – Southeast Bancshares, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Commerce, to UBT Bancshares, Inc. (“UBT”), the parent... Read More.

DCOM: Live! Brings Disney Channel Era Tribute Concert to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fans can sing, dance and relive the music that defined a generation when DCOM: Live! comes to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 20 at 4 P.M. The high-energy tribute concert will close out the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes McPherson Girls Soccer as May 2026 Girls Team of the Month

Monday, June 15

Each month, Ad Astra Radio recognizes a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The Girls Team of the Month for May goes to the McPherson Girls Soccer Team. The month: The Bullpups had an outstanding May, posting a 4-1-1... Read More.

Jackson Schanuel’s Clutch Double Lifts Monarchs past Junction City

Monday, June 15

Jackson Schanuel belted a two-out, three-run double with two outs in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs won a thriller, 8-6, over the Junction City Brigade in Junction City. The Monarchs broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning on... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents

Monday, June 15