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Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Passing the Torch At Executive Director Position for Smooth Transition

Thursday, December 14

By Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — After guiding the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum through two important and successful years – including the 125th anniversary of the Old Mill’s construction –... Read More.

Exceptional Teen Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 14

Zion Burgess to receive college scholarship and compete for state title in March 2024 By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Kan. – Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the Year banquet. Selected among three outstanding... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

Fee to Serve as Cosmosphere Governing Board Member

Thursday, December 14

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rob Fee, financial advisor with CAPTRUST, will join Cosmosphere’s Governing Board beginning in January. "The Cosmosphere is one of the things that make Hutchinson such a unique community. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve, and to help... Read More.

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

Thursday, December 14

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced $560,000 in grant funding to McPherson County and its communities from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. “Maintaining... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Matthew Williams, AICP, as Director of Community Development

Wednesday, December 13

By the City of Hutchinson City Manager's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Williams, AICP, as the new Director of Community Development, starting December 19, 2023. "Matthew Williams brings a wealth of experience and a proven... Read More.

Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

Tuesday, December 12

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two egg layer facilities — one in McPherson... Read More.

McPherson Fire Station 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon for the new McPherson Fire Station 2 on North Main. During the ceremony Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann outlined what the new station will mean for McPherson will bring, including improvement to response times on... Read More.

2024 Community Health Needs Assessment to be Hosted by Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Tuesday, December 12

By Pawnee Valley Community Hospital PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Over the next few months, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital will be working together with other area community leaders to update the Pawnee County, KS 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Today, we are requesting Pawnee County... Read More.

USD 308 Approves New State-Mandated Non-Resident Student Enrollment Policy, Bids to Replace Flooring in McCandless and Morgan Elementary

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A name change for Hutchinson STEM Magnet School at Allen may be in the works. This is a part of a rebranding proposal presented to the USD 308 Board of Education Monday by Jessica Thomas, the first-year principal of... Read More.

Capital Campaign for McPherson High School Athletic Field Meets Goal

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The capital campaign for McPherson High School's athletic field has met its goal. Committee and Board of Education member Dan Lichty said cash and pledges for the project came to around $1.018 million, with $930,000 already paid in. The... Read More.