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Members of Campus Community Honored at Light and Life Awards

Monday, April 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College Student Government Association honored campus community members at the Light and Life Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 28, at the McPherson Community Building. The awards recognize excellence outside of the classroom and are awarded to students,... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Licenses are now on sale for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt, sponsored by First Bank Kansas and Peoples Bank and Trust. Again, this year there will be two hunts, one for a medallion featuring this year's... Read More.

Live on the Marquee, Love Where You Live!

Monday, April 29

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, in collaboration with Hutchinson's Community Foundation, is thrilled to announce live performances set atop the iconic Fox Theatre marquee during Match Day, on Wednesday, May 1! A theme of this year’s Match Day is... Read More.

Friday Tornado Damage Survey for SE Kansas

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — The National Weather Service has completed assessments on the tornadoes of Friday. An EF2 rating was given to a tornado that touched down at 3:32 p.m. west of Buxton in Elk County and ended three miles west of Fredonia. This... Read More.

Update: Saturday Rainfall Leads to Significant Flooding Issues

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd UPDATED POST: SOUTHEAST Kan. — The Neosho River at Iola was at 19.86 feet as of 4 p.m. near crest and a little over a foot below the moderate flood level. It's forecast to fall below the 15 feet flood stage by mid-morning... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Plans Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, April 27

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,666 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies on Friday and two ceremonies... Read More.

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On April 26th, local representatives convened for the annual Western Kansas Congressional Delegation event, hosted by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaborative effort, orchestrated by participating Chambers of Commerce, including the... Read More.

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25. STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform the lives of those in McPherson County and... Read More.

Severance Street Waterline Repair Update

Friday, April 26

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 18, a significant break occurred in the 24-inch waterline under Severance Street, between 17th and 23rd Avenues. Immediate repair efforts included the installation of a clamp on the damaged section. Unfortunately, the... Read More.

Leader in Independent Higher Education Awards $27,000 in Service and Success Scholarships Across Kansas

Friday, April 26

By the Kansas Independent College Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its member institutions, is proud to announce the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. These 19 recipients are all full-time, degree seeking students on the cusp of... Read More.

Heavy Rainfall Thursday and Friday Morning Cause Flooding Issues in Southeast Kansas

Friday, April 26

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Very heavy rainfall Thursday into Friday morning caused flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, with the potential for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend. The highest rainfall totals locally were in Anderson, Bourbon and Linn Counties. The National Weather... Read More.

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center for Counseling. Upon thorough investigation, it... Read More.