News

BPU Employee of the Month for July: Jeff Clark

Friday, July 28

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 does... Read More.

Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Bieghler Named Recipient of 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Zach Bieghler will be named the recipient of the 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award from the Kansas Emergency Medical Service Association at this year's Kansas EMS Association banquet on Aug 12, 2023.... Read More.

KDWP Offering Special Hunting Access this Fall Through Free Draw

Friday, July 28

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, Kan. — Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above average success rates... Sound like an expensive hunting lease? Well, it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program provides hundreds of... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Board Member Sotelo Representing at World Summit in Northern Ireland

Friday, July 28

By United Way of Reno CountyHutchinson, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is excited to announce that Board Member, David Sotelo has been chosen to attend the 2023 One Young World Summit representing United Ways in Northern Ireland.United Way Worldwide has a commitment... Read More.

Is there evidence of extraterrestrial life? Congress tries to figure it out

Friday, July 28

By Ashley Murray, Kansas ReflectorWASHINGTON (July 26, 2023) — During an otherworldly hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, lawmakers and witnesses launched accusations that the Pentagon is stonewalling Congress and the public from information about unidentified anomalous phenomena, more often referred to as UFOs.That... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Includes Amendment to Support Surviving Military Spouses

Friday, July 28

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):“Passing NDAA is one of Congress’ most important tasks to make certain our military is equipped... Read More.

Salvation Army “Fight for Hope” Fundraiser Dinner

Thursday, July 27

By the Salvation Army of HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Hutchinson Kansas will be having their annual fundraising dinner on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Cosmosphere and Space Center, located at 1100 N. Plum Street in Hutchinson, Kansas.... Read More.

Back Where ‘Big Mac’ Belongs

Thursday, July 27

By Brenna EllerRob Mackey is thrilled to be back in the radio world as the current morning On-Air Personality for KWHK FM at Ad Astra Radio.Although his father’s legacy radio station KWHK AM went off the air in the nineties, Mackey gets to share... Read More.

Rural Messenger to Become Official Newspaper for Reno County

Thursday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners are making a change in the newspaper used for their official publications.After reviewing proposals submitted by the Hutchinson News, Ninnescah Valley News out of Pretty Prairie and the Haven-based newspaper, Rural Messenger, Commissioners voted 4-1 at the Reno... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit Reviews County Survey

Thursday, July 27

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON, Kan. — Some 100 people from across McPherson County gathered Thursday morning to discuss a variety of issues facing the county and ideas to address them. The Mastermind McPherson County Summit reviewed findings of an online survey that was conducted earlier... Read More.

Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlon

Thursday, July 27

By the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare SystemHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Mark your calendars for the Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlon presented by Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Dive, Pedal, Run! Unleash the adventure at the Salty Dog and Salty Pup Triathlon, August 5, 2023.Whether you're... Read More.

Minding Our Business Sterling Presents Agribusiness Affair

Wednesday, July 26

STERLING, Kan. — On Aug. 1, from 11-2 at Sterling Grade School, an Agribusiness Affair, presented by Minding Our Business Sterling will feature information on Shop Kansas Farms, Kansas Farm Bureau, Zimm's Feedlot, Harvest Hub, Central Prairie Coop, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture.... Read More.