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Lindsborg City Council Approves Curb and Gutter Replacement, New Air Bottle Filling System

Tuesday, June 2

The Lindsborg City Council awarded a bid Monday for replacement of curb and gutter in the 200 through 400 blocks of South Washington. Public Works Director Denny Walker said the original plan was to do this project after a mill and overlay of those... Read More.

Project Updates Given to McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, June 2

Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the Hickory Street reconstruction project has been sent out for bids, which are due back on June 18th. Duerksen said pending contractor schedules, construction could start later this summer or in early fall. ... Read More.

Recent Issues Come Back to the Lyons City Council

Monday, June 1

Issues that have been raised during recent Lyons City Council meetings were a major topic of discussion during Monday's meeting. Council member Sheila Speilman said over the past couple of meetings there have been comments made by Council members that have either been misleading... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $5,250 to Three Area Organizations in May

Monday, June 1

The ReUse It Center in McPherson made donations totaling $5,250 in May to three area organizations. $3,500 was donated to the Omega Project, $1,250 to McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity, and $500 to FYR Mac-Town. These donations are made possible through the faithful shoppers... Read More.

Zoning Matters Dominate McPherson County Commission Meeting Monday

Monday, June 1

The McPherson County Commission Tuesday approved in part a request to rezone a property along the Old 81 Bypass on the northwest outskirts of McPherson to accommodate an expansion project of Piping Technologies which would include a larger paint shop and a building for... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Announces Change in Avenue A Site Leadership

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson announced the upcoming departure of Site Director Brenda Higginbotham after nearly 32 years with the organization. Higginbotham started her journey with the Club in 1994 as a college student and has worked in every role... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an... Read More.

Registration Now Open For Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI Program

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – June 1, 2026 — Registration is now open for the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI program, also known as EBB JUMP©+AI, a 12-week course designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, operate, and grow with confidence. The program will run August 24 through... Read More.

Mike Sullivan Announces Candidacy for Reno County Commission District 1

Monday, June 1

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Mike Sullivan of Hutchinson announced Monday his candidacy for the Reno County Commission District 1 seat to succeed Randy Parks. “I admire Randy and his common sense conservative approach to issues before the commission” Sullivan said. “I strongly believe he... Read More.

BigXthaPlug Brings Genre-Bending Texas Sound to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 1

Rising hip-hop star and country crossover artist to perform in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BigXthaPlug, the rising star out of Dallas, Texas, is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. He will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in... Read More.

Three Decades of Service: Alternacare Continues Investing in Community Health and Local Care

Friday, May 29

GREAT BEND, KS — A local healthcare business with deep roots in Central Kansas recently celebrated a major milestone as Alternacare Home Health Services marked 30 years of serving the region with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and community celebration on Friday, May 29,... Read More.

Allen STEM Magnet Students Win Middle School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Friday, May 29

(MADISON, Wisc.) May 28, 2026 — The “Mavericks”, a team of 6th Graders from Allen STEM Magnet School, received top-honors in the 2026 International KidWind Challenge, which took place in Madison, Wisc., May 17 through May 20. The “Mavericks” were one of four... Read More.