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Pawnee and Stafford Counties Receive $20,255,000 BUILD Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation

Tuesday, July 14

LARNED, Kan. - Pawnee County, Kansas, in partnership with neighboring Stafford County, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded $20,255,000 from the BUILD Grant Program (Better Utilizing investments to Leverage Development) offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This generous funding, in... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Celebrates 89 Years of Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo

Tuesday, July 14

The Pretty Prairie Rodeo, known for decades as Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo, is in its 89th season this year. Pretty Prairie native Julie Graber has been involved with the rodeo her entire life. For the past 27 years, she has been a member of the... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Pulls Proposed Policies From Agenda, Hears Bridge and Road Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Three proposed policies that were on the agenda for Tuesday's McPherson County Commission meeting were taken off. At the request of Commissioner David O'Dell, policies regarding employee dress codes, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the upper two floors of the... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care

Tuesday, July 14

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities HUTCHINSON, Kan. — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Resolution to Exceed RNR for 2027 budget

Tuesday, July 14

At a special meeting Tuesday the McPherson City Commission adopted a resolution of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The city's proposed 2027 budget calls for a property tax levy of 53.826 mills, which would be 2.666 mills above the levy that... Read More.

Bond Project Update Presented to USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, July 14

Schematic design documents for bond projects at McPherson High School and McPherson Middle School are now in the hands of construction manager Simpson Construction. Duane Cash with Incite Design Services provided an update to the USD 418 Board of Education Monday, and reviewed where... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Elects Officers, Approves Policies, Hears Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Rebecca Pankratz was elected president of the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education as part of their annual reorganization Monday night. Pankratz succeeds Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, who continues on the board. Chelsea Busch was elected to continue as vice president. The board during... Read More.

Newton Police Implementing Flock Cameras

Monday, July 13

The Newton Police Department is implementing Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras at 11 entry points to the city, such as highway off ramps, pointed cars entering Newton. The cameras take an automatic still photo of the back of a car to... Read More.

McPherson Healthcare Foundation Receives $273,521 Grant to Strengthen Diagnostic Services at McPherson Hospital

Monday, July 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Healthcare Foundation has received a $273,521 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation to support laboratory and MRI equipment upgrades at McPherson Hospital. The grant will support significant investments in both laboratory and MRI services. New laboratory technology will enhance efficiency... Read More.

Envista Federal Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in Kansas by Forbes for Second Consecutive Year – Third Time Overall

Monday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 13, 2026) — Envista Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as the Best Credit Union in Kansas by Forbes, marking the second consecutive year and third time overall that Envista has earned the state's top ranking. “For our team,... Read More.

Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes in Hutchinson

Monday, July 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [July 13, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is providing advance notice that traffic signal changes will begin August 11, 2026, at the intersections of 23rd Avenue & Tyler Street, Bigger Street & Maple Street, and 11th Avenue & Baker Street. This 30-day... Read More.

Central National Bank Deepens Investment in Great Bend with Expanded Services and Community Commitment

Monday, July 13

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The continued growth of Central National Bank in Great Bend represents more than the opening of a new banking location—it reflects a long-term investment in the people, businesses, and future of Barton County. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed... Read More.