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City of McPherson Public Works Treat Streets Following First Snowfall of the Season

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson street crews were busy last week, and not just due to the hydrochloric acid incident. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners at the Commission Meeting Tuesday that crews went out Monday to take care of treating streets... Read More.

USD 418 BOE Approves 2-part Bond Question, Facility Plan, Reducing Number of Elementary Schools

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After several months of intensive discussion, informational open houses, and more discussion, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a long-range facilities plan and to submit to voters in a March 3rd special election a... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC Grants

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2026 Youth Philanthropy Council grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in grants to youth-serving organizations from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

Monday, December 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Hosts “Small Town, Big Ideas” Workshop to Kickstart Small Business Growth in Buhler

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan., – StartUp Hutch will host its first Small Town, Big Ideas entrepreneurship workshop in Buhler on Tuesday, December 16, offering hands-on training, practical business guidance, and direct connections to local resources for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The event will run from 4:00–7:00 p.m.... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures.The declaration had... Read More.

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

Monday, December 8

Grand Opening kicks off a season of live music, intimate concerts with only 500 tickets available per show, special events, and non-stop entertainment. PARK CITY, Kan. – December 8, 2025 – The wait is over. Gilley’s Park City officially opens Monday, December 15, 2025 at... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the YearHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service.Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on Woody Seat Project, Winter Storm Plans and Holiday Events

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WOODY SEAT ROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE Construction on the Woody Seat Phase 2 project continues to make strong progress. According to Construction Inspector Charles Hensley,... Read More.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples.Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

Get Your Bling On With The Salvation Army and Westphal Jewelers

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHISON, Kan. - Westphal Jewelers and The Salvation Army are teaming up to challenge you to get your “Bling On”!Each year the cost of raising money continues to go up with needing to pay bell ringers to cover the hours when volunteers aren’t available.... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Thursday, December 4

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday... Read More.