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“All Out Fall Mixer” Brings Together Emerging Leaders and Launches New FUEL Barton County Membership Model

Friday, November 15

By Megan Barfield, FUEL Barton County President/CEO GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County’s "All Out Fall Mixer" was a resounding success, drawing an impressive crowd of young professionals and emerging leaders from across the community. Hosted at the Animal Medical Center, the FUEL Steering... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Announces 2025 Youth of the Year Candidates

Friday, November 15

By Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, December 5th the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year Banquet. Four finalists will compete for the title of 2025 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being... Read More.

Grand Staff Thrift Boutique Brings Back 12 Days of Christmas Sale, Raising Funds for eSwatini Elementary School

Friday, November 15

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — Grand Staff Ministries, Inc. has recently been granted land in eSwatini, Africa, to build an elementary school. To raise funds for the building project, the Grand Staff Thrift Boutique in Buhler is holding a 12 Days of Christmas Sale Friday,... Read More.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

Friday, November 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County. The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission includes Justice Melissa... Read More.

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just before 4 PM found smoke coming from the... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex and Drug Charges

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 40-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested Wednesday on multiple child sex and drug charges. Richard Allen Young was taken into custody by the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and booked into the Reno County Correctional Facility on a $100,000... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Calls Burglaries of his and Travis Kelce’s Homes ‘Frustrating, Disappointing’

Wednesday, November 13

The Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and the star tight end were both targeted a month ago in break-ins that were only recently revealed. By David K. Li, NBC News Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday it's "frustrating, disappointing"... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

Sterling College Exceeds Founders Day: Day of Giving Goal, Unlocks $100,000 Matching Gift

Tuesday, November 12

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Sterling.edu) — Sterling College is proud to announce that it has met its ambitious 2024 Founders Day: Day of Giving matching challenge, raising $142,007 in contributions from alumni, friends, and supporters. This achievement has unlocked an additional $100,000 matching... Read More.

K-State Students Assisting in LaHarpe Cleanup Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A team of students from Kansas State University will be taking part in the city of LaHarpe's community cleanup Saturday. The students will be leaving Friday afternoon and will undergo a training session prior to departing. This is part of... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.