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McPherson Chamber Announces New Marketing and Membership Specialist

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce team welcomes its new Marketing and Membership Specialist Jessica Schierling of Inman, who started working for the Chamber last week. Schierling owns and operates Diamond S Cattle Co with her husband Devin, son Kash and daughter Kella... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Under Advisement Request to Serve Alcohol at 4-H Building Feb. 21 for Battle of the Bands Event

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have taken under advisement a request to allow alcohol to be served at a battle of the bands event February 21st at the 4-H Building. It's a fundraiser for the Friday night concert during All Schools Day, and... Read More.

New Diesel Mechanic Shop in St. John Meets a Long-Overdue Local Need

Monday, December 15

Pictured Left to Right: Brady, Addison Willinger, Devin Willinger, Troy Willinger ST. JOHN, Kan. - Early in 2024, I began researching business gaps in Stafford County; specifically, industries where local demand was high, but services were either absent or located miles away. One need rose... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Seeking Community Members to Serve on Board of Directors

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan.- (December 15, 2025)- Beyond Barriers, a cross-disability independent living organization, is recruiting new members for its Board of Directors. Community members with experience or interest in fund development, finance, marketing, or disability services are encouraged to apply. Beyond Barriers is guided by the... Read More.

Trace Adkins: 30th Anniversary Tour Coming to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Trace Adkins is bringing his 30th Anniversary Tour to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the opening night of the 2026 Fair! As Trace nears the 30th... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Provides Update on Early Morning Fire

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 3:30 am, the Hutchinson Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire at 56th street and Old K-61 in Hutchinson. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from a structure that appeared to have been burning... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrest of Firefighter

Friday, December 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and the McPherson Fire Department are aware of the recent arrest of one of our firefighters. We are aware of the situation and are diligently reviewing the matter. At this time, the City of McPherson will not comment... Read More.

Longtime Hillsboro Educator Honored by Pitt State

Friday, December 12

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A long-time educator in Hillsboro USD 410 has been named recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the College of Education at Pittsburg State University. Creigh Bell, technology instructor at Hillsboro Middle School, was recognized Dec. 11 in the Bicknell Family... Read More.

Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

Ex-USD 309 Substitute Placed on Probation for Sexual Assault Charge

Friday, December 12

A former substitute teacher in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 has been placed on least 24 months probation on charges involving sexual contact with a student earlier this year. Whitney Shull, who was sentenced in Reno County District Court Thursday was given an underlying jail sentence... Read More.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina

Friday, December 12

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a... Read More.