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USD 308 Announces 2026 KTOY Candidates

By Hutchinson Public Schools   HUTCHINSON Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced their Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Melissa Swaim and Tara Urban. The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

K-61 Bridge Repair to Begin Oct. 15 in McPherson County

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin bridge repair on K-61 in McPherson County. The bridge is at the east junction of K-61/K 153 near the city of McPherson. During construction,... Read More.

Drug Distribution Resulting in Death Arrest

By Hutchinson Police Department   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — On Wednesday October 9th, 2024, Officers with Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested Shay L. Kane, 37 years old, Eureka, Kansas, on a probable cause warrant for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in... Read More.

McPherson County Employees Evacuated Thursday Afternoon for Bomb Threat

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Courthouse was evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a bomb threat. The McPherson Police Department released a statement Thursday afternoon about the incident.  According to the police department, a McPherson County District Court employee received a call at 2:42... Read More.

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

By the Kansas Highway Patrol   KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas Turnpike Authority and AAA... Read More.

Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Returns With All New Asphalt

By the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Group   GARNETT, Kan. (Sept 30, 2024) — Sixty-five years after race cars first roared into the small Kansas town of Garnett, a dedicated group of passionate individuals is once again bringing horsepower to the heartland. The 11th Annual Lake... Read More.

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

By Lucky Kidd   For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up by 20.3 percent from a year... Read More.

Pawnee County Special Liquor by the Drink Ballot Question

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Liquor by the Drink Ballot Question will appear on the backside of this year's Pawnee County General Election Ballot on Nov. 5, 2024. Pawnee County Attorney Douglas W. McNett shared that all licensed drinking establishments in Pawnee County that offer... Read More.