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City of Hutchinson Temporarily Suspends Water Service Disconnections

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson understands that the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing financial strain for some members of the community. In recognition of these challenges, the City would like to reassure residents that water service shutoffs for... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22 commemorating the recent completion of a KHP aircraft hangar facility at the Hays Regional Airport. This 6,800 square foot hangar facility was completed in May 2025 and includes hangar... Read More.

McPherson College Student Project Receives Grant

McPHERSON, Kan. —  An educational game created by McPherson College students to help children explore ecosystems is getting statewide, and soon national, attention. A $10,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Chickadee Check-Off program will fund efforts to bring the game... Read More.

McPherson BPU Shares Updates at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel gave an update on current projects to the City Commission Tuesday. Outside line crews are continuing to work on line rebuilds along 15th Avenue between Comanche and Chisholm Roads west of Elyria, and... Read More.

City of McPherson Hires Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson has hired a new Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer. City Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional job offer to Christopher Harrington to fill that position, subject to completion of pre-employment testing. If that all checks out, Harrington will start... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

University plans nine events beginning in early December  MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February.  The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a Shifting... Read More.

Soybean, Corn Growers Urged to Scout for Disease Threats After Harvest

Soybean cyst nematode, tar spot continue spread in Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas farmers wrapping up harvest season are being urged to stay alert to crop diseases that could impact next year’s yields, according to Rodrigo Onofre, row crop plant pathologist with K-State Extension. For soybean... Read More.