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Peoples Bank and Trust Celebrates 125 Years, Hosts Chamber Connection

Monday, November 6

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust's 125th anniversary was on Nov. 1, 2023. The bank hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov 2. Tom Pruitt, the current Peoples Bank and Trust President, shared the bank's history... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board To Receive Proposals and Public Comments on Future of Racetrack

Sunday, November 5

By the Save Our Track coalition HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Nov. 14 at 5:00 p.m. the Kansas State Fair board is to meet for the purpose of hearing proposals about potential future promotions of the facility. Time will also be allotted for public comments regarding... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for October: Chris Unruh

Friday, November 3

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

McPherson to become Purple Heart City

Friday, November 3

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its intention to become a Purple Heart City, joining a nation-wide list that today includes eight other municipalities in the state. To celebrate, the City will host a ceremony to... Read More.

Revised Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Schedule

Friday, November 3

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Works Department is announcing a modification to the testing schedule for outdoor warning sirens in and around Hutchinson and South Hutchinson. This change is in response to recent staffing schedule adjustments... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Friday, November 3

By Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, December 7th the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year Banquet. Three finalists will compete for the title of 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, November 3

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

McPherson College Professor Dustin Wilgers to be One of Three Southwestern College Graduates Inducted into the 2023 Natural Science Hall of Fame

Thursday, November 2

By Southwestern College WINFIELD, Kan. — Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College. The new members are Dustin Wilgers, Stephanie Kesler, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett... Read More.

Upcoming Events at the Hutchinson Art Center

Thursday, November 2

By the Hutchinson Art Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Read about the upcoming Events at the Hutchinson Art Center from Nov. 4 through Dec. 23.Artist INC Express Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th, from Noon to 5:00 PMAttention artists, writers, musicians, and performers in Central Kansas!... Read More.

Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Dr. Temple Grandin Worries College Algebra Requirements will Hinder the ‘Next Temple Grandin’

Thursday, November 2

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dr. Temple Grandin, well-renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate spoke at the Ray & Stella Dillon Lecture Series on Oct. 31 at the Sports Arena in Hutchinson.Dr. Grandin has had a long career designing equipment for meat packing plants... Read More.

Classic Cars of McPherson College at McPherson Museum

Thursday, November 2

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KAN. – Visitors to the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation will have an opportunity to see several unique cars this winter in a temporary exhibition open now through March. The museum is hosting Classic Cars of McPherson College, featuring the Pebble... Read More.