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City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 10th and Frey

Tuesday, June 3

GREAT BEND, Kan — The City of Great Bend utility crews are working on a main break at 10th and Frey. Work will involve reducing traffic for East Bound traffic. Please be attentive and careful when driving in the area. The city apologizes for any... Read More.

Laura Savage Joins McPherson County as 4-H Youth Development Agent

Tuesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Laura Savage will begin serving as the McPherson County 4-H youth development extension agent, effective June 9. McPherson County’s extension office is in McPherson, Kansas. Savage earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Tabor College. She has most recently been employed... Read More.

Safehope Promotes New Co-Executive Directors – Angela Schepmann and Dean Kegley

Tuesday, June 3

NEWTON, Kan. — Safehope is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Co-Executive Directors — Angela Schepmann and Dean Kegley — who will be leading the organization into an inspiring new chapter! Together, they will share leadership responsibilities, combining their unique strengths to guide... Read More.

Economic Development Strategy for Reno County to Launch Public Survey Wednesday, June 4

Tuesday, June 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Greater Hutch Economic Development Partnership for Reno County within the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Reno County Economic Development Strategic Planning Process. This multi phase process facilitated by Aha! Strategy... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Accept Resignation of Public Works Director Jeff Woodward

Tuesday, June 3

6/3/25 City of McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of current Public Works Director Jeff Woodward, effective as of Tuesday. The motion to accept the resignation, made by Mayor Tom Brown includes a settlement agreement drafted by... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years. The study... Read More.

Great Bend Council Advances Airport Grant Projects and Approves Kansas Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, June 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A step towards the first of three grant funded projects at Great Bend Municipal Airport were approved by the Great Bend Council Monday. Last August the Council approved a master agreement and work order with Garver, the city's consultant on... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints New Member, Hears Budget Request from Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum

Tuesday, June 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Larry Lysell was appointed to the Lindsborg City Council Monday night. Lysell, a long time educator and former school superintendent, was recommended by Mayor Clark Shultz to fill the Ward 3 position to fill the remainder of the term of Andrew... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Staff Member Faces Charges for Unlawful Sexual Relations with Student, Serving Alcohol to Minors

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A staff member in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is facing charges involving sex with a student and serving alcohol to minors. Whitney Shull is charged in a case investigated by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office at the request of Reno County... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Road Repairs, Subdivision Plats, and New Positions

Monday, June 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved a road crossing permit to allow Enterprise to make repairs to a gas line going under 14th Avenue or Old 81 highway south of Navajo Road north of McPherson but required that work to be... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30. Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

State Firework Regulation Changes

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature amended state firework regulations during their session this year. Key changes include the new operational dates for seasonal retailers. Fireworks may now be sold from temporary tents between June 20th and July 8th. During this period, vendors are... Read More.