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Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

Monday, May 19

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On the evening of May 19, emergency personnel from multiple departments across Anderson County were dispatched to the area of 1300 Road near the intersection of Texas Road in response to a reported water rescue incident. A vehicle carrying multiple occupants... Read More.

Senator Marshall Staff Visits Impacted Communities

Monday, May 19

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Grinnell and Plevna today. Tornadoes caused extensive damage in both communities late Sunday evening to early Monday morning. Senator Marshall's staff members spoke with local and state officials to help determine areas of need for each community according to Senator... Read More.

McPherson County Students Awarded Prestigious Ag Scholarships

Monday, May 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee is proud to announce that Karson Schierling, a graduate of Inman High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County. This scholarship is... Read More.

Multi-Agency Resource Center Available for Plevna and Surrounding Reno County Communities at Abbyville Community Church

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) group is announcing a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Abbyville Community Church (201 W. Ave G, south of the Abbyville Rodeo Grounds) from 4-6 pm Tues., May 20 and again from... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Library and Hutchinson Public Schools Announce Exciting New Partnership

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Hutchinson Public Schools, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students within the district. This innovative collaboration will ensure that every student enrolled in Hutchinson Public Schools receives a... Read More.

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Extensive Damage Across Central and Western Kansas Sunday into Early Monday Morning

Monday, May 19

Damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service are looking at damage from multiple tornadoes Sunday into early Monday morning across central and western Kansas that struck at least two cities and caused damage, some extensive, in several counties. One of the cities that was... Read More.

The Fray with Plain White T’s to Take Nex-Tech Grandstand Stage Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce iconic alt-rock band The Fray hitting the Nex-Tech Grandstand stage with Plain White T’s on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Known for their emotionally charged alt-rock sound, The Fray captured the hearts of... Read More.

USD 308 Summer Meal Program to Run June 2 through July 25

Saturday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 will be running its Summer Meal Program from June 2 through July 25 this year. Meals will not be served on July 4. Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. You do not need an application or... Read More.

Butler County EMS Mourns the Loss of Paramedic Justin Lauppe in the Line of Duty

Friday, May 16

EL DORADO, Kan. — With profound sadness, Butler County EMS announces the passing of Paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died while serving our community on May 16, 2025. Justin, a dedicated 14 year veteran of emergency medical services, experienced cardiac arrest and lost his life... Read More.

Afterschool Program Meets Critical Need in Inman

Friday, May 16

INMAN, Kan. — One theme echoed throughout the 2024 Mastermind McPherson County surveys: the need for accessible childcare. In nearly every community, it ranked among the top five priorities. In Inman, it was No. 2. And the issue isn’t limited to infant care. Many schools... Read More.

Hutchinson Firefighter Injured in Early Morning Fire; Two Cats Rescued

Friday, May 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson firefighter received minor injuries in an early morning fire early today. Division Chief Jesse Martin said the first arriving units in the 1400 block of North Monroe, called out at 1:21 AM, found heavy fire showing from the front porch... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

Friday, May 16

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.