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One Person, One Dog Found Deceased in Early Morning Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

Friday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire in midtown Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units, called at 3:48 AM to the 200 block of West 15th, reported a residence was fully involved... Read More.

Marquette Community Foundation Accepting Annual Community Grant Applicants

Thursday, March 20

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation is now accepting applications towards its annual community grants round. A grant of $1,000 will be made available. Grant applications will be accepted now through May 15 from community organizations that are actively working within the Marquette community. The... Read More.

STARBASE Salina to Resume Programing

Thursday, March 20

SALINA, Kan. — Last week, McPherson County Community Foundation announced its partnership with the Greater Salina Community Foundation and a $50,000 contribution gift to STARBASE Salina. STARBASE Salina shared that because of the funding, fifth-grade students will be able to attend the STARBASE Academy in... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

Thursday, March 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024, the event... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

FREE Nonprofit Board Training Virtual Workshop Series Available through April 11

Wednesday, March 19

The Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Health Foundation are co-sponsoring a free virtual nonprofit board capacity building training series each Friday through April 11. Nonprofit organization staff, board members and volunteers are invited to join subject matter experts and peer network from noon to 1... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Partners with KU Med to get Participants for Kansas Health Knowledge Survey

Wednesday, March 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — United Way of Central Kansas is partnering with KU Med to get a Kansas Health Knowledge Survey out into the community. The survey is open to all Kansas residents and will only take ten minutes to fill out. You will get... Read More.

Great Futures Annual Golf Classic Registration Now Open

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson on Friday, April 25 for the Great Futures Annual Golf Classic, presented by Midway Motors. Be sure to sign your team up online by April 4! They fill up fast. Tournament proceeds benefit... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces 2024 Award Winners

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual award ceremony on Saturday, March 15. The ceremony celebrated fire department members for achievements, incidents and for going above and beyond according to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh. 2024 Award Winners Rookie of the... Read More.

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Tuesday, March 18

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management Director Johnny Atkin shared those thoughts Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing... Read More.

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City

Tuesday, March 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (March, 17, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas. “I am pleased that Hilmar Cheese Company chose to build its... Read More.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on February Hutch Gas Line Explosion

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A preliminary report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board identified a possible source of the natural gas leak on February 22nd that destroyed Steffen's Auto Parts at Avenue E and Main in Hutchinson and forced evacuation of a 40... Read More.

One Person, One Dog Found Deceased in Early Morning Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

Marquette Community Foundation Accepting Annual Community Grant Applicants

STARBASE Salina to Resume Programing

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

FREE Nonprofit Board Training Virtual Workshop Series Available through April 11

United Way of Central Kansas Partners with KU Med to get Participants for Kansas Health Knowledge Survey

Great Futures Annual Golf Classic Registration Now Open

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces 2024 Award Winners

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on February Hutch Gas Line Explosion

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