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USD 418 Board Hears Presentation on CTE Program Focused on Manufacturing

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday heard a presentation on a program that could help address local workforce needs. The SME Education Foundation, part of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, has developed a program known as SME PRIME (Partnership... Read More.

Via Christi and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Expand Advanced Prenatal Care in Reno County

Wednesday, February 11

WICHITA, Kan. — Feb. 11, 2026 — Via Christi and the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are partnering to launch a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic to support pregnancies in Reno County. Starting Friday, Feb. 13, the Ascension Via Christi Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Hutchinson will... Read More.

StartUp Haven: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to Haven, KS

Tuesday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 10, 2026 —StartUp Haven, an Entrepreneurship Workshop Series presented by StartUp Hutch, is coming to Haven, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 3, at the Haven Community Building. The workshop is designed for rural and small-town residents who are interested in starting... Read More.

Newton & Harvey County Seek Transportation Safety Feedback

Tuesday, February 10

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton and Harvey County have partnered to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan designed to create a safer, more connected community for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Safety Action Plan will evaluate crash patterns, identify high-risk corridors, and recommend... Read More.

Kansas Middle and High School Students Compete in Regional Science Olympiad at FHSU

Tuesday, February 10

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, four middle and seven high schools, braved frigid weather to compete. The top three finishers in each of the regional events received medals, and students... Read More.

McPherson County Building Renovation Nears Completion, Commissioners Defer Action on New Five-Year Lease Agreement

Monday, February 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Building renovation project is about 85 percent complete. McPherson County Commissioner David O'Dell shared information at Monday's meeting from the last monthly project meeting, and he said flooring has been completed on the 4th and 5th floors, and... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Banker Laura Meyer-Dick

Monday, February 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 9, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Expands Occupational Medicine Services with Advanced Physical Capacity Testing Equipment

Monday, February 9

McPHERSON, Kan. (February 9, 2026) — McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a second-generation Physical Capacity Testing Machine to its Occupational Medicine Department, expanding services for local employers and the regional workforce through objective, data driven functional assessments. The... Read More.

KDHE Launches Travel & Health Webpage Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026TM for KDHE, KS

Monday, February 9

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched a new Travel & Health webpage to provide healthcare and public health partners with educational and clinical resources ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM. This highly anticipated event is expected to bring... Read More.

KDOT Road Reconstruction Project on U.S. 50 Begins in Reno County This Month

Monday, February 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a road reconstruction project on U.S. 50 in Reno County on Monday, Feb. 16, conditions permitting. The reconstructed section will be from 5.5 miles east of the east US-50/K-61 interchange near Brandy Lake... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Receives Program Expansion of the Year Award

Monday, February 9

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program has been named the 2025 Program Expansion of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide... Read More.

Garage, Vehicle Damaged in Friday Afternoon Fire

Friday, February 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — A garage and a vehicle parked in front of it were heavily damaged in a Friday afternoon fire in the 800 block of North Grimes. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said fire units, along with police and EMS, were dispatched at 2:15... Read More.