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McPherson College Theatre Kicks-Off Season with Big Production

Friday, September 25

More than 60 performers. A Shakespearean comedy. Twenty-two songs, sets, costumes, and a stage full of characters. For Jd. Bowman, professor of theatre, that combination makes the upcoming production of “As You Like It” both energizing and overwhelming. Opening Oct. 2-3, the musical adaptation of... Read More.

Funding Cut Has Sternberg Museum’s Future in Question

Friday, September 25

The future of Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum remains uncertain. On Thursday, University President Tisa Mason spoke to the Hays City Commission, explaining that no official decisions have been made yet. The university is dealing with a $2.4 million reduction in state funding. Mason said... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College to Host Open House at Duplex

Friday, September 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will host an open house for a newly constructed duplex at 543 and 541 E. Avenue A in Hutchinson from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm this Sunday, September 27. The duplex is part of a larger HutchCC... Read More.

U.S. 54 Reopens After Grain Bin Fire at Piqua Co-op

Thursday, September 24

PIQUA, Kan. — U.S. Highway 54 between Yates Center and Iola was closed for a time Thursday as emergency crews responded to a fire in a grain bin at the Piqua Co-op. The highway has since reopened. Firefighters worked to slowly empty the smoldering bin... Read More.

Inmates Hospitalized after Greenwood County Jail Evacuation

Thursday, September 24

EUREKA, Kan. — Several Greenwood County Jail inmates were taken to a hospital Tuesday, Sept. 22, after a reported hazardous situation prompted an evacuation at the jail. The Greenwood County Courthouse was also evacuated while court was in session. The Eureka Herald reported that four... Read More.

Salina Man Accused of Choking Female Victim and Striking a Child

Thursday, September 24

Salina Police responded to a serious domestic violence call just after 10pm on September 23rd. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, a child inside the home called 911 for help. When officers arrived at the south Salina residence, they spoke with a woman who had... Read More.

3rd Annual Salt City Film Festival is Saturday

Thursday, September 24

Light, image, projection - even in the digital age the big screen still captures our attention like stories told around the campfire. Coming up this Saturday in Wichita, the Salt City Film Festival will be held on the big screen at Boulevard Theatres. Some 150... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber to Host Candidate Forum October 6

Thursday, September 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the 1861 Club, located at 212 Cottonwood Ave. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. The forum will provide an... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Firing at Police Officer

Wednesday, September 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On September 22nd, 2026, at approximately 8:48 P.M., a male, later identified as Jesse Taylor, age 49 of Hutchinson, approached an officer who was inside a stationary patrol vehicle in the parking lot at 1403 East 11th Ave. Mr. Taylor had visible... Read More.

Death Investigation: Man Found on Elk County School Property Identified

Wednesday, September 23

LONGTON, Kan. — Authorities have identified a man found dead Tuesday afternoon on Elk Valley USD 283 school property as Jason Barrager, 50, of Independence. School personnel discovered Barrager around 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and immediately notified local law enforcement. The Elk County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Local P.E.O. Chapters to Participate in “Walk Today for Women Tomorrow”

Wednesday, September 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Local members of P.E.O. will participate in Walk Today for Women Tomorrow on Saturday, September 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Avenue A Park in Hutchinson. The walk is part of a P.E.O. initiative celebrating the organization's mission to motivate, educate and... Read More.

FAFSA Form Now Open for Federal Student Aid Package

Wednesday, September 23

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and available to the public, marking the earliest launch in the program’s history for the second year in a row. According to the Trump... Read More.