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The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

Friday, June 13

Foundation Releases $195,000 in June McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department was called out this morning to a house fire in the 600 block of North Oak. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched about 10:30 AM, and the first arriving units reported light smoke coming from... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Walnut River from Highway 54 south of El Dorado to Turkey Creek

Friday, June 13

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek that was issued June 5. The stream advisory was a result of... Read More.

Crash Claims Lives of Two Hutchinson Residents Thursday Evening Near Moundridge

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were killed in a Thursday evening crash just west of Moundridge. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office reported emergency personnel responded at 7;48 PM to the intersection of Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Road, where Moundridge Fire and EMS... Read More.

Free Community Health Event in Hutchinson on June 27th!

Friday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 9, 2025) — Don't Miss This Free Event! Join us for the Community Health Fair on Friday, June 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Kansas National Guard Armory (1111 N. Severance, Hutchinson). Check out some of the activities that... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Announces $50,000 Matching Challenge in June

Friday, June 13

SALINA, Kan. — Homelessness is rising nationally, with an 18% increase over the past year due to escalating housing costs and inflation according to the Salina Rescue Mission. This trend is evident in Salina, where the Salina Rescue Mission witnesses its effects daily. In 2024,... Read More.

Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes at 4th & Avenue A on Washington

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning June 16, 2025, the City of Hutchinson will begin the phased removal of two traffic signals located at 4th Avenue & Washington Street and Avenue A & Washington Street. As the first step, signal heads will be covered (bagged) to... Read More.

Statements Issued from SCKAAA and Everfull on Contract Termination

Thursday, June 12

The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging released a statement Thursday afternoon involving the termination of contracts with Everfull to provide senior nutrition services in the ten-county area it serves. Executive Director Jodi Whitmore said the decision to terminate the Everfull contract... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

Thursday, June 12

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support. Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson Celebrates Grand Reopening

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kansas – June 11, 2025 – After months of dedicated renovation work, Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza E Dr. in Hutchinson is officially unveiling its newly remodeled store — and it's time to celebrate. The multi-million-dollar renovation project is now complete, delivering a fresh... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

Thursday, June 12

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office. Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training. Argo will be partnered with... Read More.