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Indians Fall to Valley Center in Hard-Fought Doubleheader

Saturday, December 13

VALLEY CENTER, Kan — The Andale basketball teams were swept by Valley Center on Friday night.Valley Center won its third straight game on the girls side, knocking off the fifth-ranked team in Class 4A, 43-39. Andale led 12-8 after the first quarter and led... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrest of Firefighter

Friday, December 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and the McPherson Fire Department are aware of the recent arrest of one of our firefighters. We are aware of the situation and are diligently reviewing the matter. At this time, the City of McPherson will not comment... Read More.

ACC Celebrates Innovation and Service at Annual Awards Ceremony

Friday, December 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College honored outstanding employees during its annual Service and Recognition Awards ceremony Dec. 12 in the ACC Student Life Center, with the League for Innovation Excellence Awards taking center stage.The League for Innovation Excellence Award recognizes faculty and staff... Read More.

Longtime Hillsboro Educator Honored by Pitt State

Friday, December 12

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A long-time educator in Hillsboro USD 410 has been named recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the College of Education at Pittsburg State University. Creigh Bell, technology instructor at Hillsboro Middle School, was recognized Dec. 11 in the Bicknell Family... Read More.

Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

Ex-USD 309 Substitute Placed on Probation for Sexual Assault Charge

Friday, December 12

A former substitute teacher in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 has been placed on least 24 months probation on charges involving sexual contact with a student earlier this year.Whitney Shull, who was sentenced in Reno County District Court Thursday was given an underlying jail sentence... Read More.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina

Friday, December 12

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a... Read More.

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

GBPD Connects Community with Holidays Outreach Events

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s been a busy week of holiday service for the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD), which hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Wednesday.Sixty-seven children in the community came out to Walmart yesterday afternoon to receive an early... Read More.

Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

City Manager Enrico Villegas Receives Early Career Excellence Award from Kansas Association of City/County Management

Thursday, December 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Manager Enrico Villegas has been named a recipient of the Early Career Excellence Award by the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM), an honor presented by his peers recognizing leadership and impact in local government early in his career.During the... Read More.