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McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30.Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

State Firework Regulation Changes

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature amended state firework regulations during their session this year. Key changes include the new operational dates for seasonal retailers. Fireworks may now be sold from temporary tents between June 20th and July 8th. During this period, vendors are... Read More.

Leadership Reno County Seeking Applicants for 2025 Class

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2025 class.The purpose of Leadership Reno County, a program of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community Foundation, is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of... Read More.

2025 Consumer Confidence Report Covering Calendar Year 2024 for Reno County Water District #8 and #101

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All community public water supply systems are required by federal and state regulations to provide their customers with an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report – CCR). The reports for the two water districts are available at the website... Read More.

Experience Demo Derby at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Sept. 8, 2025

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce the Demo Derby is back at the Nex-Tech Grandstand on Monday, September 8 at 7:30 PM!Fans can experience the crashing commotion and high-octane action for just $12 (fees included) during Dillons Dollar Day,... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Main Break at South of 10th and Hickory Intersection

Friday, May 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend utility crews are working on a water main break at the south of 10th and Hickory intersection. Water service outages are to be expected in the area. A short section south of the 10th and... Read More.

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

Friday, May 30

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.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Yates Center

Friday, May 30

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Yates Center public water supply system located in Woodson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one... Read More.

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Offers New X-Ray Room Equipment

Friday, May 30

LARNED, Kan. (May 29, 2025) — The new x-ray room at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) is home to equipment with built-in safety features, as well as the capability of taking images while the patient is standing.The Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation helped finance... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

Goss to Serve as National Grant Reviewer

Thursday, May 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund.The fund awards 10... Read More.