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Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year.This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann Discusses Government Shutdown and Impacts

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's been three weeks since the US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in operation. First District Congressman Tracey Mann told Ad Astra News in an interview Thursday it's a matter of getting a few... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. to Host 35th Annual Employment Expo in Salina

Thursday, October 9

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. will host the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the region’s largest and longest-running job fair, on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina.This free event is designed to connect you... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Hosting Community Work Day on October 11

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County will host its annual Community Work Day this Saturday, October 11, bringing together approximately 350 volunteers to complete more than 20 service projects across Reno County.This day of service unites individuals, businesses, and community groups in... Read More.

City of Great Bend Releases Home for the Holidays Theme and Details

Thursday, October 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is thrilled to announce the theme for the 2025 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Holiday Movie Madness.” This theme was chosen to honor the favorite films that make the holiday season even more special.From A Christmas Story, to... Read More.

Proposals Sought in Reno County/Hutchinson’s Fight Against Addiction

Wednesday, October 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (October 8, 2025) — Since 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $175,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $500,000 that they have received. The grant funding has previously been awarded to the United Way... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Two Women Sustain Minor Injuries in Crash in North Salina

Tuesday, October 7

SALINA, Kan. — Two women received minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash in north Salina.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car a vehicle driven by Gina Rosenwald of Overland Park failed to yield at the uncontrolled intersection and collided in the intersection with... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Urgently Seeks Donors to Secure Final Tax Credits for Swedish Pavilion Restoration

Tuesday, October 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum was notified earlier this week they need to have the remaining just over $40,000 in Community Service Tax Credits committed no later than October 25.Any remaining tax credits unclaimed by that date will... Read More.

McPherson County to Commission Official County Seal, Approve Final Design by Nov. 15

Tuesday, October 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County is commissioning the design of an official county seal that will be displayed at the McPherson County Building at Maple and Marlin when it opens early next year. The County Commission Monday approved a scope of work agreement... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Quote for Plaza Shade Structure, Rental Fee Waiver for McPherson Optimist Club Halloween Carnival on October 23

Tuesday, October 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a just over $26,000 quote from Happy Playgrounds for a shade structure to be installed on the stage area of The Plaza at Main and Marlin. Private donations through the McPherson County Community Foundation including one... Read More.

Gilley’s to Host Hiring Event at Wyldewood Cellars Winery

Tuesday, October 7

PARK CITY, Kan. (October 7, 2025) – Gilley’s Park City is hiring and has teamed up with Wyldewood Cellars Winery in Mulvane to host a hiring event. The legendary Gilley’s brand - synonymous with honky-tonk nightlife, live entertainment, and iconic mechanical bulls - is... Read More.