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Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.

Hutch CF Hires Marketing and Development Associate

Tuesday, August 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces Meg Hilst as its marketing and development associate.Hilst joined the Community Foundation on Aug. 12. She will assist the communications and development team in implementing the foundation’s communications and development strategy through marketing support and event coordination.Hilst... Read More.

Local Schools Named to KSHSAA Performing Arts Commended List

Tuesday, August 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - McPherson High School, Buhler High School, and Sterling High School were named to the Commended List for the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award.The award recognizes the best schools in Kansas in performing arts, selected by committees from the Kansas Music... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Spark Tank Live! Tickets and Tables On Sale NOW

Tuesday, August 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is excited to announce that Spark Tank Live! tickets and tables are now available for purchase. This high-energy evening will allow local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to pitch bold, community-focused solutions for their share of... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Tuesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved additional expenditures up to $10,000 on the leak issue at McPherson Water Park that shut down a number of features this past season. This additional money will be used for installation of blind flanges, identified... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Adopts 2025 Codes, Approves Renewal of OCCK Bike Share Program

Monday, August 18

Highlights from Lindsborg City Council Meeting 8/18/25 LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday adopted the 2025 editions of the Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code.These two documents are updated annually by the League of Kansas Municipalities and incorporate changes made in... Read More.

Lyons City Council Addresses Budget, Safety, and Infrastructure Updates

Monday, August 18

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 8/18/25 LYONS, Kan. — The budget hearing for the city of Lyons will be held Sept. 2, although an action during Monday's City Council meeting was made to change it. The budget is being re-published to take care of an... Read More.

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will consider a proposed half percent ambulance sales tax at the November general election. A resolution calling a special election was adopted by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.The tax would provide funding for McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge EMS... Read More.

KAB Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Monday, August 18

The KAB is excited and proud to announce our Hall of Fame inductees, class of 2025! The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the KAB. Recipients of the KAB Hall of Fame Award are individuals who have attained... Read More.

NCCC BOT Opens Sale of COPs for Auditorium Renovation

Monday, August 18

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its August 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and... Read More.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Moundridge Sunday Morning

Sunday, August 17

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (UPDATE Aug. 18, 2025) — A Galva man was killed in a motorcycle/SUV crash Sunday morning at 22nd and Comanche Road, about six miles north of Moundridge.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched at 10:18 AM SundayA motorcycle driven by... Read More.

Death Investigation Underway in Hays Following Standoff

Sunday, August 17

HAYS, Kan. — Hays Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating a late Saturday night domestic violence incident that left one person dead and another hospitalized.The incident was initially reported about 11:40 PM by a minor inside the home who said a... Read More.