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Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Wednesday, August 20

Appeal periods are now open with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources on proposed floodplain maps for Allen and Neosho counties. The Allen County map was released for public review in November 2023 with the Neosho County Map released in August... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Transition of Smallville Festival to Original Founder

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Since 2015, Hutchinson Recreation Commission (Hutch Rec) has organized and hosted the annual Smallville Festival, an event that celebrates Hutchinson as Smallville, Kansas from the Superman comic books. Hutch Rec assumed leadership of the festival at the request of its founding members,... Read More.

GBHS to Host “Think Before You Post” – The Power of Social Media Tour with Chet Kuplen

Wednesday, August 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Parents and guardians of USD 428 students in grades 6–12 are invited to an important and eye-opening presentation at Great Bend High School Auditorium, 2027 Morton Street, on Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The program, “Think Before... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Despair About $60 Million Annual Cost of Contract Nurses at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, August 19

Larned, Osawatomie superintendents outline reasons to keep private contract labor TOPEKA, Kan. — The state of Kansas invests more than $60 million annually to hire contract nursing staff to work at state psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie, but the financial boost hasn’t closed job... Read More.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.

Hutch CF Hires Marketing and Development Associate

Tuesday, August 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces Meg Hilst as its marketing and development associate. Hilst joined the Community Foundation on Aug. 12. She will assist the communications and development team in implementing the foundation’s communications and development strategy through marketing support and event coordination. Hilst... Read More.

Local Schools Named to KSHSAA Performing Arts Commended List

Tuesday, August 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - McPherson High School, Buhler High School, and Sterling High School were named to the Commended List for the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award. The award recognizes the best schools in Kansas in performing arts, selected by committees from the Kansas Music... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Spark Tank Live! Tickets and Tables On Sale NOW

Tuesday, August 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is excited to announce that Spark Tank Live! tickets and tables are now available for purchase. This high-energy evening will allow local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to pitch bold, community-focused solutions for their share of... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Tuesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved additional expenditures up to $10,000 on the leak issue at McPherson Water Park that shut down a number of features this past season. This additional money will be used for installation of blind flanges, identified... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Adopts 2025 Codes, Approves Renewal of OCCK Bike Share Program

Monday, August 18

Highlights from Lindsborg City Council Meeting 8/18/25 LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday adopted the 2025 editions of the Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code. These two documents are updated annually by the League of Kansas Municipalities and incorporate changes made in... Read More.

Lyons City Council Addresses Budget, Safety, and Infrastructure Updates

Monday, August 18

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 8/18/25 LYONS, Kan. — The budget hearing for the city of Lyons will be held Sept. 2, although an action during Monday's City Council meeting was made to change it. The budget is being re-published to take care of an... Read More.

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will consider a proposed half percent ambulance sales tax at the November general election. A resolution calling a special election was adopted by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The tax would provide funding for McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge EMS... Read More.

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Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Hutch Rec Announces Transition of Smallville Festival to Original Founder

Kansas Legislators Despair About $60 Million Annual Cost of Contract Nurses at Psychiatric Hospitals

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Hutch CF Hires Marketing and Development Associate

United Way of Reno County Announces Spark Tank Live! Tickets and Tables On Sale NOW

McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Lyons City Council Addresses Budget, Safety, and Infrastructure Updates

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

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