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Wednesday Fire Damages Avenue A Residence

Wednesday, July 8

McPherson Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of West Avenue A. Two engines and a total of eight personnel responded to the initial call at 3:50 PM, with first arriving units reporting a moderate amount of smoke... Read More.

McPherson VFW Post 2715 Donation Enhances Comfort for Infusion Center Patients and Families

Wednesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is grateful to the members of VFW Post 2715 for their generous donation to purchase new chairs for the hospital's Outpatient Infusion Center. The donation funded comfortable seating for family members and loved ones accompanying patients during infusion... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Department Announces Accreditation

Wednesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [July 07, 2026]- The Hutchinson Police Department is proud to announce that it was officially awarded accreditation through the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program on June 10th, 2026. The department enrolled in the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program in 2022 and has... Read More.

USD 308 Responds to Water Damage at HMS 7

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - July 7 - USD 308 is responding to water damage at Hutchinson Middle School 7, 210 E. Ave A, following a plumbing malfunction that occurred around July 4th. A toilet on the building's fourth floor malfunctioned, resulting in flooding that caused water... Read More.

Tyson Thrall Discusses Run for KS House District 102, Personal Values, and Political Beliefs

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Tyson Thrall, an employee of Kansas Corrections Industries and a resident of Hutchinson, is running as a candidate for Kansas House District 102. In a recent interview, Thrall discussed his background, campaign principles, and vision for the district. Background and Experience "My name... Read More.

First Call for Help, Salvation Army, Walmart Join Forces to Support Local Students

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the new school year approaches, many Reno County families need assistance obtaining essential school supplies for their children. To help meet that need, The Salvation Army, First Call for Help, and Walmart are partnering for this weekend’s “Stuff the Bus” school... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $30 ($54 value)! This is the... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Awards Hickory Street Bid

Tuesday, July 7

McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday accepted the low bid from Prairie Landworks for the Hickory Street reconstruction project, the final project set out under the first half percent sales tax. PLI's bid of $1,001,465.92 was the lowest of nine received, and below the just over... Read More.

Rick Miller Presented Pride of Lyons Award

Monday, July 6

Rick Miller was presented the Pride of Lyons Award during Saturday night's Boomfest. This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond for the good of the Lyons community, often taking on important, thankless roles whether through their profession, volunteer work, or during extraordinary... Read More.

Lyons City Council Terminates Interim Administrator Contract, Hears Budget Requests

Monday, July 6

The Lyons City Council voted Monday night to terminate the Interim City Administrator contract with Bailey Sayler, effective immediately. The action came after two executive sessions totaling 40 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. City Attorney Remington Dalke was part of both executive sessions, and... Read More.

Registration Now Open for 2026 Kansas Ag Growth Summit

Monday, July 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture invites you to join them in Manhattan this summer as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the 11th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 410... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development’s Annual Photo Contest

Monday, July 6

NEW CATEGORY WITH BLOG!!! ST. JOHN, Kan. – Stafford County Economic Development is sponsoring its annual photography for images that may be used on promotional materials and/or its website. We again will have a grand prize winner who will receive an additional $25 to winning... Read More.