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Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum: Saturday, April 26: 9:00am – 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson The Reno County legislators invited to... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program. The current lease... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Lead Service Line Inventory Ordinance

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners are taking a new tact in identifying lead water service lines in the city, which federal regulators are requiring the city to identify. To that end, an ordinance was approved Tuesday that will, as of July 1, require... Read More.

USD 245’s Journey to Groundbreaking

Tuesday, April 22

LeRoy, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The journey to this groundbreaking day began in the fall of 2021. USD 245 pursued a bond election, their first since 1980 when a gym was built in LeRoy. The district's aim was to identify and address the evolving... Read More.

McPherson College to Host the Most Unique Car Show in the Midwest Saturday, May 3

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 25TH Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year, a few... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — A study presented to the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated a need to look at increasing gas system revenues to improve ending balances which have declined in two of the past five years. Darren Prince, manager of regulatory and rates for... Read More.

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

Monday, April 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering starting in August 2026. The new degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and advances its position as a practical, future-oriented, and innovative campus. The... Read More.

Relive the Best of ’80s Rock at the Kansas State Fair with Hairball Thursday, Sept. 11

Monday, April 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready to rock! Hairball takes the stage at the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Thursday, September 11, at 7:30 PM! As part of their Silver Anniversary Tour, Hairball is celebrating 25 years of bringing the biggest hits... Read More.

Moundridge Man Killed in Nebraska Plane Crash

Saturday, April 19

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Moundridge man was one of three people killed in the Friday night crash of a small plane near Fremont, Neb., northwest of Omaha. The Dodge County, Neb., Sheriff's Office identified the men as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, and 50-year-old Jeff... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio! Each Monday,... Read More.

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sedgwick Co. RWD #4, Sedgwick County

Friday, April 18

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sedgwick County Rural Water District #4 public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Lead Service Line Inventory Ordinance

USD 245’s Journey to Groundbreaking

McPherson College to Host the Most Unique Car Show in the Midwest Saturday, May 3

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

Relive the Best of ’80s Rock at the Kansas State Fair with Hairball Thursday, Sept. 11

Moundridge Man Killed in Nebraska Plane Crash

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sedgwick Co. RWD #4, Sedgwick County

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