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MCCF Grant Supports Childcare Expansion at Christ Kids

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.

USD 418 Superintendent to Become ESSDACK Executive Director

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

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

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

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.

Newton USD 373 Voters Approve $50M Bond Issue Tuesday

NEWTON, Kan. — Voters in Newton USD 373 gave overwhelming approval to a $50M bond issue Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Harvey County Clerk's Office indicated 2.316 votes were cast in favor to 2,116 votes against. Most of this bond will go towards projects at... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Bond Questions Pass in Special Election

McPHERSON, Kan. — The fourth time proved to be the charm for McPherson USD 418, as voters Tuesday approved both bond questions submitted to them in a special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office indicated Question 1, a $62.6 million project which... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Proposed Sales Tax Question Passes in Special Election

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The final unofficial results for the City of Hutchinson’s Special Question came in Tuesday night just before 8:30p.m.   The proposed additional  ¾ cent general retailers sales tax was adopted, authorizing the Hutchinson City Council to levy the additional sales tax for the... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host Annual Legislative Update

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee invites the community to its annual Legislative Update on March 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A. The gathering is designed to support civic engagement and help... Read More.