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Overturned Tanker Causes Evacuations, Road Closings on West Edge of McPherson

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025, 12:00 AM) — Segments of the Old 81 Bypass and Kansas Avenue/US 56 on the west edge of McPherson have reopened after a semi loaded with 34 thousand pounds of hydrochloric acid overturned at US 56 and Old Highway... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hosts Heritage Christmas Dec. 13 for Evening of Old-Fashioned Cheer

Tuesday, December 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum invites the community to gather and celebrate a beloved local tradition as Christmas music performances return to inside the Swedish Pavilion this year!Heritage Christmas will be held this year on Saturday, December 13,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Appoints Interim Administrator and Addresses Budget Fire Department and Policy Updates

Tuesday, December 2

LYONS, Kan. — City Clerk Bailey Saylor was designated as Interim City Administrator by the Lyons City Council during Monday evening's meeting. This is one of a number of actions taken in the wake of the resignation of Troy Houtman on Nov. 17. As... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Nears Consensus on Action Being Taken Next Week Regarding Bond Issue Submitted to Voters

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education, after more than two hours of discussion Monday night, is closer to a consensus on what it will be taking action on next week regarding a bond issue to be submitted to voters.At this... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Events This Weekend

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate the season at the annual Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival this weekend, with events starting Friday, December 5 and continuing through Saturday, December 6.Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival is hosted by community partners Ad Astra Radio,... Read More.

November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.

13 Days of Christmas at the Cosmosphere, Holiday Hours, and The Polar Express

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with a wonderful variety of Christmas activities every day from December 12th through December 24th, 2025.Starting December 12th, the Cosmosphere will be switching to our holiday hours. We will be open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm,... Read More.

Despite No Parade, Toy Run a Success

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — Even though polar winds and precipitation earlier in the morning knocked out the parade. McPherson County Toy Run organizers still had a lot of toys turned in at the American Legion, where chili feed and auction took place.There were a couple... Read More.

McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Contest – 2026 Guidelines

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has announced "A Star Spangled Celebration" as the theme of the 113th annual event. The All Schools Day executive planning committee has now opened the 2026 Button Design Contest, inviting all area residents to... Read More.

Parade, Festival, Santa & More – Let’s Light Up Hutch!

Monday, December 1

Saturday, December 6 • Downtown Hutchinson Make December 6 a full day of holiday joy in Downtown Hutchinson! We’re filling the streets with festive fun from morning to night — from gingerbread decorating with Santa to horse-drawn carriage rides, downtown shopping, live theatre, family activities... Read More.

Evergy Urges Space Heater Safety as Winter Weather is Here

Monday, December 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 1, 2025) — Cold weather is here, and Evergy urges customers to be safe when using space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports space heaters cause more than 20,000 housefires each... Read More.

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.