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Indians Remain Victorious Following 68-0 Shutout Over Vikings

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale football team scored early and often against Smoky Valley on Friday. Andale took advantage by starting drives in Smoky Valley territory and never looked back in a 68-0 victory over the Vikings. The Indians scored 33 points in the opening... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Amanda Buethe and Michelle Goossen. The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

Chamber Annual Meeting Tickets on Sale Now

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Chamber Annual Meeting are now on sale. The 2025 Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18th on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in October

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas... Read More.

Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

GALVA, Kan.  — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year. This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.