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Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Changing 200 Block of Earl Street to a One-Way, Approves Federal Funds Exchange with KDOT

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The 200 block of Earl Street, on the south side of Lincoln Elementary School, will become a one-way, west-bound street after action Tuesday by the McPherson City Commission. This is the side of the school where its Pre-K section is located,... Read More.

Foundation Grants $600K as Part of New Housing Initiative

Tuesday, September 23

$1.5 million raised from donor gifts for fund HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces it is awarding more than a half-million dollars in strategic grants to two area community housing development organizations.Interfaith Housing & Community Services will receive $450,000 and New Beginnings Inc. will... Read More.

Celebrating 31 Years of Kids Ag Day: A Community Effort

Monday, September 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, proudly hosted the 31st Annual Kids Ag Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Each year, this signature event opens the world of agriculture to nearly 400 fourth-grade students from schools... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Announces Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Closures

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has been notified by the Union Pacific Railroad about upcoming railroad crossing closures that will affect traffic flow in several areas beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Upcoming Railroad Crossing Closures:The crossings at 17th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and... Read More.

Reno County Annex to Close Friday Afternoon for Funeral of Former Treasurer Brenda Kowitz

Monday, September 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Avenue, will be closed to walk-in traffic from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025. The closure allows staff to attend the funeral of Brenda Kowitz, former Reno County Treasurer,... Read More.

McPherson County Looking to Use $750K Safe Roads for All Grant for Potential Projects across the County

Monday, September 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Work is moving forward on a Safe Roads for All grant awarded to McPherson County two years ago. Public Works engineer Elizabeth Hopp provided an update to County Commissioners Monday. The $750,000 grant, funded with federal and KDOT funds, will... Read More.

Healthcare & Insurance Forum Coming to Hutchinson – Open to the Public

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners and community members to its Healthcare & Insurance Forum on Tuesday, September 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Hutchinson Community College – Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E. 11th Ave.The... Read More.

Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon

Monday, September 22

(Washington, D.C., September 21, 2025) – Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.This is now... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

Friday, September 19

KINGMAN, Kan. - Preston Sauers, CEO of Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas announced a record number of attendees registered for the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Run. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM and is... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Magistrate Judge Erich Campbell

Friday, September 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor Magistrate Judge and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell.“From his time in... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Shares Concerns, Strengths

Friday, September 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — While economic confidence is low in McPherson County, there is a lot of interest in business development. That is one of the findings from the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County survey, county-wide results of which were shared during a summit at the... Read More.