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Evergy Announces Hometown Grant Finalists

Monday, March 16

Public vote will determine three winners for grants up to $10,000 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 16, 2026) — Evergy selected 10 finalists from a record number of applications for the 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. The finalists are now up for public... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health

Monday, March 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health’s Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is expanding its services to include a dedicated menopause clinic, providing specialized care and support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Over the past year, providers at McPherson Center for Health have seen a... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Monday, March 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 4, 2026. The level tested at 13 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a small exterior fire at the rear of the residence. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive exterior attack,... Read More.

Marion County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Ban Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Southwest Townships

Monday, March 16

Marion County Commissioners Monday approved a resolution banning wind energy conversion systems in a portion of the county. The resolution covers the four townships in the southwest corner of Marion County, basically the area around Goessel and to the south of the city of... Read More.

Traffic Signal at 27th & Main in Hutchinson Offline Due to Wind Damage

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 16, 2026]- The traffic signal at the intersection of 27th Avenue and Main Street recently sustained wind damage that caused a structural failure to the traffic signal pole on the northeast corner of the intersection. Due to the damage, the northeast traffic... Read More.

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Monday, March 16

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Recent Changes to Cell Tower Fees

Monday, March 16

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Changes to cell tower fees mandated by recent changes in state law were discussed by McPherson County commissioners Monday. Basically, the law states application, consulting or other fees can't be charged to cell providers if they don't require it for other... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Entrepreneur Shane Iwashige

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 16, 2026) — StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue... Read More.

K-State Expert Urges Kansans to ‘Discover the Power of Nutrition’

Monday, March 16

March is National Nutrition Month MANHATTAN, Kan. (extenstion.k-state.edu) — For most people, it’s probably true that a primary reason for eating the foods we eat is that they’re simply delicious. But K-State Extension nutrition and health expert Chelsea King says many may not realize or... Read More.

Beethoven & Beer to Feature Soloists on Flute, Voice, and Alto Saxophone

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Classical Revolution ICT will present Beethoven & Beer at Sandhills Brewing on Tuesday, March 24, from 7:00–8:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. March 24 marks the final event of the Spring 2026 season. Beethoven & Beer will... Read More.

Newton Woman Killed in Sunday Fire

Monday, March 16

A Newton woman died in a late Sunday morning fire. Newton Fire/EMS responded around 11:30 AM to the 500 block of West 4th, where a residence was engulfed in fire and smoke, with an active power line also found on the ground. In battling the fire,... Read More.