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Tax Credits Awarded for Lindsborg, Moundridge and Great Bend Projects

Monday, June 17

By Lucky Kidd Multiple projects around Central Kansas will benefit from Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits announced Monday by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Two organizations in McPherson County and one in Great Bend are among the non-profit organizations what will receive $166,600... Read More.

Kobach Sues Pfizer Over COVID Vaccine

Monday, June 17

By Lucky Kidd Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer alleging the pharmaceutical giant, which has a plant in McPherson, made misleading claims related to the COVID-19 vaccine it was one of two major producers of.Kobach alleges in the suit, which... Read More.

Benjamin Anderson is the First Speaker in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Speaker Series

Monday, June 17

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Benjamin Anderson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, was the first speaker in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Speaker Series Wednesday at the Hutchinson Public Library, sponsored by the Healthcare Access Task Force.... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Grant Funding for Local Food and Shelter Programs

Monday, June 17

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen to award Reno County non-profits $16,494 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.Under the terms of the grants, local governmental or private... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Staff Members

Monday, June 17

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new staff members.Tony Helfrich started at Hutch Rec as the Director of Nature Education & Outdoor Recreation at Dillon Nature Center on May 28. He comes to Hutch Rec... Read More.

Building Upon Success: Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) Looks to Build

Monday, June 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50.... Read More.

Inman Museum Begins New Mural on Grain Elevator to Celebration 150 years of Turkey Red Winter Wheat in Kansas

Friday, June 14

By Inman Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Museum Association is excited to announce the commissioning of their new mural project on the iconic grain elevator east of Highway 61 when entering Inman. This significant project is part of a broader initiative to celebrate Kansas... Read More.

Salt City Pain Management’s Services To Join The Summit June 24

Friday, June 14

By Salt City Pain Management/the Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jun. 13, 2024) — Starting June 24, Salt City Pain Management’s services will be integrated into The Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement.Randy Roatch, CEO of The Summit,... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Showing Up Early in Kansas Waterways

Friday, June 14

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly a result of warmer late-spring weather and more rain events, according to a Kansas State... Read More.

MCCF Summer Scholarships Open June 15

Thursday, June 13

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) summer scholarship process will open on Saturday, June 15. Three opportunities will be available, including one for adult learning. The process will close on Monday, July 15. These opportunities offer an... Read More.

Closing of Limb and Brush Drop Sites

Thursday, June 13

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The limb and brush drop sites will be closing permanently effective Friday, June 14th. Residents are encouraged to utilize the Reno County Landfill for limb and brush disposal from this date onward.In just ten days, the Public... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat... Read More.