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Women’s Care and Birth Center at McPherson Center for Health Introduces Cuddle Cot to Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a Cuddle Cot to our Women’s Care and Birth Center, offering compassionate support to families experiencing the heartbreaking loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The Cuddle Cot... Read More.

Walk Kansas Adds Spring Webinars to Expand Wellness Focus

Monday, March 9

Statewide program continues emphasis on education MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — The popular Walk Kansas program is adding four spring webinars to give participants a deeper dive into wellness topics ranging from physical activity at work to gut health and kindness on the job. Sharolyn... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Awarded $50,000 Grant to Launch Housing Entrepreneurship Program

Monday, March 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Hutchinson Community Foundation to launch a new Housing Entrepreneurship Program aimed at strengthening the local contractor and skilled trades pipeline to support housing development in Hutchinson and Reno County. The two-year pilot initiative addresses a... Read More.

Reno County Youth Award $5,000 in Grants

Sunday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to eight projects at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center. Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve... Read More.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee Hosts 2026 Legislative Forum

Saturday, March 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas legislators representing McPherson County covered topics ranging from property taxes to data centers Saturday at a legislative forum sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee. Senator Michael Fagg (R-El Dorado) and Representatives Rick Wilborn (R-McPherson), Michael King... Read More.

MCCF Grant Supports Childcare Expansion at Christ Kids

Thursday, March 5

When communities talk about what they need to grow, the conversation often centers on housing, schools and job opportunities. Those are all important pieces of the puzzle, but another factor is becoming just as critical: access to affordable, reliable child care. For many families, especially... Read More.

MCCF Awards Marquette and Inman Communities at Community Celebrations

Thursday, March 5

This week, McPherson County Community Foundation had the opportunity to spend time in both Marquette and Inman as part of the community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with community members and shared more about the foundation’s impact while guests enjoyed snacks... Read More.

Former Salina Central Wrestling Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges

Thursday, March 5

A former wrestling coach at Salina Central High School is facing federal charges alleging he clandestinely (secretly) filmed minors showering during a high school sporting event in 2024. Ryan Brungardt, 37, is charged with two counts of production of child pornography and one of... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent to Become ESSDACK Executive Director

Thursday, March 5

Along with taking the next steps on projects McPherson USD 418 voters approved bonds for Tuesday, the USD 418 Board of Education now needs to find a new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Shiloh Vincent, who has served as Superintendent since 2020 and has spent... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Thankful for Cool Wet Weather

Wednesday, March 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to thank Mother Nature for her cool, wet weather this week, which has given us a break. Last week, we were busy with two grass fires that could have been very detrimental to our community. The... Read More.

Hutchinson Voters Approve Sales Tax Proposal

Wednesday, March 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 4, 2026]- Hutchinson voters approved the city sales tax question during the March 3, 2026 special election. Beginning October 1, 2026, the additional 0.75% city sales tax will go into effect. The tax will remain in place through September 30, 2036 and can be... Read More.

Spring Break Activities at FHSU Kansas Wetlands Education Center

Wednesday, March 4

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will host a variety of free daily hands-on activities each afternoon of Spring Break, March 16-20, providing a chance for people to get out and explore the diversity of the wetlands. A different... Read More.