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BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas. Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Foundation to Host 12th Annual Match Week

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual Match Week will take place March 3-7. A match of up to $110,000 is available for participating organizations, thanks to the Community ‘Dream’ Fund and a gift from the Gaeddert Family Fund. This will... Read More.

Attempted Second Degree Murder Arrest

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Jan. 29, 2025, at 4:19 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an address on East 2nd Avenue for a battery in progress. Timothy W. Bohannan, 38 YOA of Hutchinson, was taken into custody on scene. During the... Read More.

Reno Co. Residents Invited to Apply for Cohort

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Individuals looking to sharpen their leadership skills while applying them to an adaptive community challenge related to housing for vulnerable populations in Reno County are invited to complete an interest form for the 2025 Transformational Leadership Cohort. Since 2019, Hutchinson Community... Read More.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in the Kansas City Area

Due to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Reno County Health Department has received many phone calls and wanted to provide the public with some information. Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease that has been around for centuries. Active TB is contagious, but... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Below are statements from elected officials on the crash.  STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Recognized as Volunteer of the Year

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson YMCA and McPherson Recreation Commission recognized the McPherson College Athletic Department as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. An awards luncheon was held on January 28 at the McPherson Opera House. “Through unwavering dedication, compassionate hearts, and an unrelenting commitment... Read More.