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Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

By the Hutchinson Fire Department   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County. In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a little over $20,000. Each... Read More.

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command)     WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a FREE event open to the public at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum,Read More.

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

By the Kansas Department of Transportation  KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

Listening Tours with U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann This Week

KANSAS — U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is making 16 stops through Kansas this week starting today, Aug. 1 through Thursday Aug. 3.  Mann plans to visit with Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns to represent the Big First District in Congress. "My team and... Read More.

Marquette Chamber Update for July

By the Marquette Chamber of Commerce MARQUETTE, Kan.  — Hayley has prepared the first draft for the new Community Foundation grant program and it is currently under review by the Chamber. The Chamber has voted to issue a $4K match for the Community Foundation fund. Hitting... Read More.

Hospital Sales Tax Renewal on 2024 McPherson County Ballot

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — Renewal of a half percent sales tax supporting the three hospitals in McPherson County will be on the ballot in 2024. The exact date is yet to be determined. Funds from that tax are vital to the financial well... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Proposed U.S. 50 Bridge Replacement

By Kansas Department of Transportation A field survey is expected to begin around Monday, Aug. 7, for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 50 west of Hutchinson. The survey will be for a bridge replacement over Sugar Creek, near Abbyville, and shown on the map. The length of the... Read More.

McPherson County Spelling Bee

The McPherson, Moundridge, Marquette, and Canton libraries are competing against each other in a battle of spelling on Aug. 25. Each public library participating will bring their three best spellers from their communities to compete in an adult spelling bee at the Hub Brick... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Receives Over $77K During Campaign Event

HESSTON, Kan. — Just over $77,000 was raised during the Give.Match..Grow Hesston! campaign and $70,000 of that amount will be matched through the Patterson Family Foundation matching grant. The foundation said they are very grateful for the community's donations and for the opportunity to further... Read More.

Planning and Zoning Application Fees to Increase in September

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works had to halt their overlay projects for this year after running out of aggregate materials. Public Works Director Tom Kramer said the current supplier's capacity to haul the needed ¾ inch road is less than what they... Read More.