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McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Thursday, October 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant.Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added... Read More.

Great Bend Holiday Open Houses Set for Nov. 8

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Great Bend Alive invite local retailers and community members to participate in the 2025 “Holiday Open Houses” on Saturday, Nov. 8, to kick... Read More.

Bronson Awarded CDBG Grant for Park Improvements

Thursday, October 23

BRONSON, Kan. — The City of Bronson is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support long-awaited improvements to the Bronson City Park.The CDBG program is a federal initiative administered... Read More.

GBFD Kicks Off 50/50 Raffle Ahead of Third Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Fire Department has officially opened ticket sales for its 50/50 raffle and is inviting the public to its third annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Great Bend Events... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

Diversicare Healthcare Services Celebrates Midwest CNA of the Year

Wednesday, October 22

Brentwood, TN (Oct. 21, 2025) — Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, proudly hosted its Midwest CNA Banquet on September 25, 2025, at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, KS. This special event recognized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from across Diversicare’s Kansas centers for their unwavering commitment... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces October Check Donations

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. Outreach McPhersonOutreach McPherson is a nonprofit ministry that distributes new or used furniture to those in need. They collect furniture and store it in storage... Read More.

Gypsum Woman Receives Minor Injuries in Tuesday Afternoon Crash on I-135

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Gypsum woman received minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash on I-135 near Lindsborg.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Irene Charles was attempting to enter the interstate going south from the Smoky Valley Road exit when she failed to yield... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Classroom Hero Whitney Aves, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the recipient of this month’s Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union. The Classroom Hero for the month of October is Whitney Aves, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Hutchinson Career and... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s High School Internship Program: Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Tuesday, October 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The High School Internship Program at McPherson Center for Health provides local students with hands-on healthcare experience while addressing staffing needs in critical entry-level roles. Since expanding in 2023, more than 30 seniors from McPherson High School have participated, and several... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Crews Respond to East Side Garage Fire, No Injuries Reported

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - October 21, 2025 - Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1500 BLK of East 23rd Ave. this afternoon for a report of a detached garage on fire. First Arriving Crews found a 24' by 24' garage with heavy fire showing from... Read More.