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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.

Hutchinson Fire Crews Respond to Evening Garage Fire

Wednesday, November 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 18:44:05 the Hutchinson Fire Department was called to 1111 E 11th for a possible structure fire where the reporting party could smell smoke. Crews arrived on scene and found a garage that had smoke coming from the eves. The crews... Read More.

South Hutchinson Elementary School Sends Letter to Parents Regarding Lockout Incident Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, November 5

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) - Letter from Mrs. Shalon Worcester Principal at USD 309 South Hutchinson Elementary SchoolParents and GuardiansWe hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a lockout situation that took place earlier today at... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Responds to Bond Election Results

Wednesday, November 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan, (November 5, 2025) — The USD 308 Board of Education and district leadership acknowledge the results of yesterday’s bond election, in which the proposed bond measure did not pass. According to unofficial results from the Reno County Election Office, of 4,936 votes... Read More.

Author of New KU Basketball Book to Host Presentation in McPherson

Wednesday, November 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - Chelan David, the author of the newly released book, "Stories From the Phog - Forty Years of Kansas Basketball," will host a presentation in McPherson on Sunday, Dec. 7.The McPherson Public Library will host the event, but it will be held at... Read More.

Former Beneficient CEO Who Acquired Unique Kansas Bank Charter Indicted on Fraud Charges

Wednesday, November 5

Grand jury says scheme nets $150M, triggers bankruptcy costing investors $1B TOPEKA, Kan. — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment... Read More.