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Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee went 12 rounds Friday night before Gayle Nelson of Marquette came away as the county's top speller.Nelson correctly spelled finagle after correctly spelling sovereign, which was missed by runner-up Rose Klataske... Read More.

Save the Date for Gala TECH Nov. 23, 2024

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join TECH Inc.'s largest fundraising event of the year, the 2024 TECH Gala on Nov. 23, 2024, at Memorial Hall in Downtown Hutchinson. The glamorous event includes a silent and live auction, live entertainment and dancing.Enjoy hor d'oeuvres from local restaurants... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment  The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

McPherson First Responders Prepare for Annual Battle of the Badges

Annual Event Pits Police, Fire and EMS Against Each Other in Friendly Competition By American Red Cross McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police, Fire and EMS departments are gearing up for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N.... Read More.

Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Swiss Volhynian Mennonites in Kansas is being marked with a number of events this weekend in the Moundridge area. Most of the events will take place at Eden Mennonite Church, four miles... Read More.

McPherson College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History of School

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, the largest freshman class on record.This year's freshman class... Read More.