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David J. Nutt Fund ‘Legacy’ Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has announced recipients for its annual Legacy grant round. In 2025, the fund will distribute $232,375 to three Lindsborg-area organizations. Legacy grants are designed to create long-term impact in... Read More.

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

Thursday, April 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record. K-State's student team is the first from Kansas to win the competition —... Read More.

Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for April

Thursday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the April Small Business Award to Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast. This incredible business began in 1979 with Joe Hedrick, a man whose love for animals was born... Read More.

Iola Pharmacy Clinic Merges with Downtown Location

Thursday, April 17

IOLA, Kan. — As of April 14, 2025, the Iola Pharmacy Clinic formerly at 1408 East Street has merged with its downtown location. All prescription files are now available at 109 E. Madison Avenue, Iola, Kan. Iola Pharmacy, Inc., stated that this merger is happening... Read More.

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pawnee Rock

Thursday, April 17

PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pawnee Rock public water supply system located in Barton County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Battery Incident, Standoff

Wednesday, April 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 23-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested on multiple charges including attempted second degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in connection with a Tuesday afternoon incident where a woman was injured. Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said officers from multiple agencies were called out... Read More.

McPherson Celebrates New Fire Station 2 with Ribbon Cutting and Unexpected Call to Action

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Something unexpected...or maybe not... occurred during Tuesday afternoon's ribbon cutting for the new McPherson Fire Station 2. As Mayor Tom Brown was talking about a hose tower that's part of the new station at 1715 North Main, pagers went off calling firefighters... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Sets Public Hearing May 6 to Propose Changing Existing One Percent CID for Uptown Hutch to Two Percent

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A May 6th public hearing on a proposal to change an existing one percent Community Improvement District (CID) for Uptown Hutch to two percent was set by the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. This involves a project that will lead to additional... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero Tammy Feil, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tammy Feil, Canton-Galva Elementary School third grade teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Goessel Jr./Sr. High School Welcomes New Principal Kenroy Wilson

Tuesday, April 15

GOESSEL, Kan. — USD 411 Goessel Schools announced on Tuesday, April 15 that Mr. Kenroy Wilson has been approved to be the new principal of Goessel Jr./Sr. High School. Mr. Wilson brings over 30 years of educational experience to the school according to a statement... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Programs, Accepts Resignation of Faris Elementary Principal James Moffett

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education set some sort of record in their Monday evening meeting, which lasted maybe 3 ½ minutes. Superintendent Dawn Johnson was not present for the meeting. In that time, the board approved memorandums of understanding with... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time in six years and only the second time since 2016, meal prices for McPherson USD 418 are proposed to stay the same for the 2025-26 school year. Food Service Director Bill Froese told the Board of Education... Read More.