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Quick & Right Roofing Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a milestone with a ribbon cutting for Quick & Right Roofing on April 23, 2026, in honor of the company’s five-year anniversary in business. Quick & Right Roofing is a family-owned and operated... Read More.

Watch Your Mail: Rice County Voters to Receive Election Notices

Monday, April 27

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Registered voters in Rice County will receive a Notice of Election in the mail over the next week. The notice is not required to vote. It is used by the State of Kansas to confirm voter addresses and help keep records... Read More.

Cinco de Mayo Meets Small Business Week at Leader’s Lunchroom in Great Bend

Monday, April 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community leaders to attend a special May session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and meaningful action. The... Read More.

McPherson Commemorates Rule of Law with Public Film Screenings

Monday, April 27

On Friday, May 1, McPherson will commemorate the rule of law in the American system of government with public screenings of a video “The Rule of Law: If you can keep it.” The video, which was filmed in McPherson, will premiere at the McPherson Museum... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Licenses on Sale

Sunday, April 26

The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts are back for 2026. This year's button hunt will begin Friday May 1st at 6:00 AM and will conclude at 11:59 PM Thursday May 7th. As in past years, there will be two button hunts.... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.

Moundridge Kindergarten Teacher Anita Beasley Named April Classroom Hero Award Recipient

Friday, April 24

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Kindergarten teacher Anita Beasley has brought warmth, positivity and a steady commitment to the students, families and colleagues of Moundridge Elementary School for nearly 30 years. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Beasley as this month’s recipient of the Classroom... Read More.

Concrete Work in Belpre to Prompt Detour Starting the Week of May 4th

Friday, April 24

BELPRE, Kan. - A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project to replace the concrete pavement on K-19 in Belpre in Edwards County will start the week of May 4, conditions permitting. The work will require the closure of K-19 in Belpre. Motorists should follow the... Read More.

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson this May

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event and conference, GeoWoodstock XXII, is set to take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, from May 20–24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This internationally recognized event will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe for... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker Connor Fields

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields as the featured speaker for its 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place Thursday, November 12, 2026. A premier event for the business community, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting brings... Read More.

Salvation Army in Hutchinson to Host 5th Annual Donut Eating Contest at May Third Thursday

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - One thing sweeter than helping a neighbor in need is when you can eat a donut thanks to Daylight Donuts. On Third Thursday May 21 at 6PM, The Salvation Army will be hosting its 5th Annual Donut Eating Contest located in... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Rescinded for the City of Sylvia, Reno County

Friday, April 24

SYLVIA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a Do Not Drink Order for the City of Sylvia public water supply system located in Reno County. The order was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution... Read More.