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Forged Automotive LLC to Launch with StartUp Hutch Support

Tuesday, April 14

Pictured Left to Right- Graham Klemme, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch; Elijiah Crist, Owner at Forged Automotive; Christopher Acker, Program Administrator at StartUp Hutch Forged Automotive Brings Full-Service Repairs and DIY Learning Space to Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Forged Automotive LLC has secured a $150,000 NetWork... Read More.

Local Youth Invited to Train Like the Pros During NFL Draft Weekend Event

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – While the 2026 NFL Draft captures national attention, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is bringing that same excitement to the local level with a FREE Youth Football Combine on Saturday, April 25th from 1-3PM at Gowans Stadium. Open to students... Read More.

USD 418 to Interview First Superintendent Finalist Today

Tuesday, April 14

The first of three finalists to be the new Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 will be interviewed later today (Tuesday). Ty Rhodes is currently Assistant Superintendent of USD 418 and is in his second year with the district. Prior to that,... Read More.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center Hosts World Bird Migration Day Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 14

HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, located 10 miles... Read More.

McPherson Teacher Receives VFW’s Top Award

Monday, April 13

Gipson will receive $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for her school KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 13, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce Tammy M. Gipson, a middle school science, social studies and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic... Read More.

60th Annual FHSU NIRA Rodeo returns to Hays with free admission for all

Monday, April 13

HAYS, Kan. — The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are proud to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place April 16–18, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free of charge. Community... Read More.

Reno County EMS Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Stations with Community Events

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special... Read More.

McPherson County Receives Draft Report on Moundridge Area TEAP Study

Monday, April 13

McPherson County Public Works has received a draft report on a TEAP study by the Kansas Department of Transportation on two intersections near Moundridge including Arrowhead Road and Old 81 Highway just west of Moundridge where there was a double-fatality accident last summer. ... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Anna Crable

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - April 13, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd... Read More.

Severe Storms Saturday Impact Small Part of South-Central Kansas

Sunday, April 12

A small area of south-central Kansas saw some very heavy rain and some damage late Saturday afternoon and early evening after an isolated severe storm developed. Rotation from that storm prompted issuance of a tornado warning for southeast Reno County. The Kansas Highway... Read More.

Fort Hays State University and Garden City Community College Announce New Partnership to Streamline Student Transfer Pathways in Agriculture

Friday, April 10

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and Garden City Community College (GCCC) have formalized a new partnership for students pursuing four‑year degrees in agriculture. The agreement, outlined in a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ensures that students completing approved articulated programs... Read More.

Week of the Young Child Proclaimed by McPherson County Cities

Thursday, April 9

This week several cites across McPherson County have proclaimed April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child. Proclamations were made at Monday's Lindsborg City Council meeting and Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, among others. Celebrated nationwide, the week is an annual event sponsored... Read More.