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USD 308 Approves 26-27 Calendar During Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled meeting on February 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the meeting, board members completed required Head Start and cybersecurity training. Six board members were present, establishing a quorum. Board Member Laura... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Online Open House Event

Tuesday, February 24

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University Online invites prospective students to explore their future during the annual Online Open House on Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CDT. This virtual, drop-in event is designed for prospective undergraduate and graduate students interested... Read More.

Stream Advisory Partially Rescinded for Main Chikaskia River in Kingman County

Tuesday, February 24

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded the stream advisory for part of the Chikaskia River and an unnamed tributary of the Chikaskia River in Kingman County from County Road 808 to the Chikaskia south of Spivey to the K-2 bridge in... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Vehicle Purchases, Equipment Upgrades and Windom 911 Tower

Monday, February 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Multiple vehicle purchases were approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. Three patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office were purchased from Midway Motors for a combined cost of just over $124,000. Midway had the low bid of three submitted, the three... Read More.

Lindsborg Property Owners to Receive Tax Refunds After Mill Levy Error

Monday, February 23

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Property owners in Lindsborg will be seeing an adjustment in the 2025 tax bills, due to an error in the mill levy calculation for the city of Lindsborg. County Clerk Hollie Melroy told McPherson County Commissioners Monday at the time of budget... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Honors Veterans and Their Service Through New Initiatives

Monday, February 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud to announce the launch of a series of initiatives aimed at honoring veterans and those who have served our country. These efforts, which are deeply rooted in our mission to make health and healing... Read More.

Hutchinson Police are Investigating a Shooting Incident Near 4th and Whiteside.

Friday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - **Updated Media Release - Homicide 1st Degree** On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:19 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of West 4th Avenue in reference to a reported shooting. When they arrived, officers located an... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Names Dianne Freeman as February Classroom Hero Award Winner

Friday, February 20

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler Grade School First Grade teacher Dianne Freeman as this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations,... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center to Host 14th Lindsborg Collects, Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 – April 5

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the 14th Lindsborg Collects…Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 through April 5 in the gallery at 114 ½ S. Main Street. This exhibition celebrates local collectors of art, focusing on the stories behind their... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum to Release Pancake, Waffle Flour Based on Historical 80-Year-Old Smoky Valley Recipe

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Vintage and “throwback” foods are a popular trend, but the story behind a new product coming from the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is like no other. On March 21, the Museum will release “Smoky Valley Best Traditional Pancake Flour”... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development Launches Pitch Your Porch While Advancing Downtown Planning in St. John and Stafford

Friday, February 20

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development (SCED), in partnership with Network Kansas, is now accepting applications for Pitch Your Porch, a new downtown improvement pitch competition designed to support Main Street businesses across Stafford County. Pitch Your Porch invites downtown businesses to propose... Read More.

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has selected Kelsey Clark, library assistant at Washington Elementary School, as the winner of the 2026 All Schools Day Button design competition. "Growing up in McPherson, All Schools Day was always my favorite day... Read More.