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Dillon Lecture Series Finalizes 2024 Lineup

Wednesday, June 5

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Dillon Lecture Series has announced its remaining speakers for the 2024 season. In addition to the previously announced Steven Ford (actor and son of former President Gerald Ford) on September 17, the 2024 Series has added... Read More.

Slate of Chamber Board Members

Wednesday, June 5

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce appointed a Nominating Committee in accordance with its bylaws, in which members Carlyn Lemon, Tiffani Floyd, Clint Church, and Chad Hitt are to present a slate of potential candidates to replace... Read More.

Mosquito Spraying Rescheduled

Wednesday, June 5

By Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Public Lands & Facilities Director McPHERSON, Kan. — With the storm that blew through McPherson last night, staff was not able to perform mosquito spraying. The City has rescheduled for tonight. Please note, the City is scheduled to spray for... Read More.

Multiple Incidents Keep HFD Busy Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, June 5

By Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 12:17 AM, The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 300 BLK of North Severance for a report of a structure. Upon arrival, crews found a single-story residential structure with smoke showing throughout the house. Crews immediately entered... Read More.

Pizza Ranch in McPherson Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Connection

Tuesday, June 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Dianne Kovarna didn’t envision a downtown location when she and her business partners initially began discussing a McPherson Pizza Ranch restaurant. But that all changed when she toured 206 N. Main Street and knew it was... Read More.

Join Chamber Chat with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, June 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Have you taken advantage of this unique Chamber member benefit? Chamber Chat is a weekly pre-recorded 4-minute radio show that airs Thursday mornings on Ad Astra Radio. Chamber director Debbie Hawkinson interviews a different Chamber partner... Read More.

Attention Entrepreneurs: Don’t Miss Out, the Deadline to Apply for IGNITE Rural Business Competition is Next Week

Tuesday, June 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The IGNITE Rural Business competition beckons entrepreneurs to sow their seeds of success in Barton County. This dynamic initiative equips new business owners and entrepreneurs with tools, resources, educational sessions, and investment opportunities, igniting a... Read More.

“It was Truly an Honor to be in his Earthly Existence”

Tuesday, June 4

State Representative Les Mason Passes Away Monday Evening in Wichita After Suffering Brain Aneurysm By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — State Representative Les Mason of McPherson passed away Monday evening at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was taken after suffering a brain aneurysm... Read More.

City of Lyons Council Meeting Highlights June 3, 2024

Tuesday, June 4

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. - The Lyons City Council Monday approved a revised ordinance dealing with alcoholic beverages. The ordinance makes multiple amendments to bring it into compliance with current state liquor laws.City Administrator Eddy Truelove said this includes an expansion of definitions, which... Read More.

Sunflower Cluster of Dog Shows to be Held at State Fairgrounds June 6-9

Monday, June 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you’re a fan of or have ever seen the Westminster dog shows, you won’t want to miss the Sunflower Cluster! The annual Sunflower Cluster of dog shows will be held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds June 6th through... Read More.

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Monday, June 3

By Lucky KiddCENTRAL KANSAS — There will be contested races for the vast majority of legislative seats in the central Kansas region. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, Republican primary elections were assured for two open Kansas Senate seats and officially for... Read More.

Reno County Filings for 2024 Primary and General Election

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All three Reno County Commission seats on the ballot this year will be contested in the Republican primary and two will be at the November general election.Four fillings were made prior to Monday's noon deadline, which sets up... Read More.