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Midway Motors Auto Group Announces Grand Opening for New Hutchinson Dealership

Tuesday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Midway Motors Auto Group is ready to welcome the community to its newest location. The official grand opening celebration for the Midway Hutchinson Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership is set for this Friday, with festivities kicking off at 11:00 am. The... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses SAVE Act, Iran Deal, and Housing with Kansas Reporters

Tuesday, June 23

Senator Marshall will be meeting with President Trump Wednesday, and he expects the SAVE Act will likely come up. He said if there is one bill he'd like to see passed in his Senate career, this would be it. “I think election integrity... Read More.

Reno County EMS Advances Medication Safety Initiative

Monday, June 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — June 22, 2026 — Reno County EMS has implemented new clinical decision support and medication verification technology as part of its ongoing commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based patient care. Medication administration is one of the most critical responsibilities performed... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities to Receive Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants.

Monday, June 22

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic... Read More.

Kanopolis Drive-In Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant for New Projection System

Monday, June 22

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to support the purchase of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. This funding will ensure that the... Read More.

The Leader’s Lunchroom: July Session

Monday, June 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community members to attend the July session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and courageous action. The July gathering will take... Read More.

McPherson County Building Move-in Proceeding, Cleaning Bid Awarded

Monday, June 22

The moving process for departments being relocated from the McPherson County Courthouse to the County Building is progressing well, according to Maintenance Director Josh Pimentel. The County Appraiser's office is closed this week so they can get everything moved over, and at Monday's County... Read More.

Gold Team Shuts Out Black Team 3-0 at KABC All-Star Game

Monday, June 22

The Gold Team shut out the Black Team 3-0 at the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-Star Game Wednesday afternoon at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. The KABC did not stream the game or keep official stats this year, according to KABC president Joe Allison,... Read More.

One Dead After Saturday Night and Early Sunday Storms Move Across Kansas

Sunday, June 21

A line of storms moved across Kansas Saturday evening into early Sunday morning bringing damaging winds, flooding rains, and claiming one life. The Fatality was reported along the Harvey/Sedgwick county line near I-135 about six miles east of Sedgwick early Sunday morning after... Read More.

Bethany College to Honor Two Retirees Wednesday

Saturday, June 20

Bethany College is hosting a retirement reception for Dean of Enrollment Vicki Cornett and Registrar and Director of Institutional Research and Academic Innovation Mark Bandre, PhD, for their years of dedicated service and lasting impact to the college Wednesday from 4:30 until 6 at... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Names State Project Award Recipients

Friday, June 19

Annual honors announced during Emerald Circle celebration MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized 34 youth as state project award recipients. "Being a state project recipient is a reflection of a young person's dedication, growth, and commitment to making a difference... Read More.

Wild AboutWellness Draws Nearly 500 Community Members for Evening of Family Fun and MentalWellness

Friday, June 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Center for Counseling & Consultation welcomed nearly 500 community members to Brit Spaugh Zoo on June 18 for its inaugural Wild About Wellness event, an evening dedicated to promoting mental wellness through fun, interactive experiences for children and families. Designed... Read More.