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McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Road Program

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved the 2026 road program. This year's program will, in addition to the 23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay on segments of road east of Elyria, south of Marquette and North of Galva, will include... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Monday, November 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced today that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two.The multi-million project,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

Let the Music Roll: Gilley’s Park City Launches December Concert Series

Friday, November 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — Gilley’s Park City is almost ready to open its doors and welcome guests to the ultimate country-western entertainment experience. The Grand Opening celebration begins Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and Gilley’s is rolling out an exciting concert... Read More.

Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar Elected to GSCA Board of Directors

Friday, November 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jim Remar, has been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA).The GSCA, a leading organization dedicated to advancing giant screen cinema worldwide, recently... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Crest Theatre, located at 1905 Lakin Avenue, where Addison Crites, Great Bend Public Relations Director, read a proclamation from Mayor Cody Schmidt officially declaring... Read More.

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Event Returns Nov. 20

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Philanthropist of the Year presentation will return to the McPherson Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 20.The community event, first held in 2005, is MCCF’s way of honoring the many individuals and organizations that contribute to... Read More.

Fox Theatre Honors Veterans with Free Popcorn During Veterans Film Series

Thursday, November 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is proud to honor all veterans with a special Veterans Film Series, sponsored by the Vieyra Honors Foundation. Veterans and service members attending the series will receive one small free popcorn as a small token of appreciation... Read More.

Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson.Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Reno County Food Bank, Encourages Members to Give

Thursday, November 6

Pictured Left to Right: Darren Werth, AVP of Community Government Affairs for Heartland, Angela Penner, Reno County Food Bank Executive Director, and Trace Hughes, VP of Brand and Marketing for Heartland HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 6, 2025)- In response to growing needs in the community, Heartland... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2025 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Thursday, November 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) — On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year celebration, “Club Kid for a Night.” This event honors outstanding Club members, with finalists competing for the title... Read More.