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Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Offers New X-Ray Room Equipment

Friday, May 30

LARNED, Kan. (May 29, 2025) — The new x-ray room at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) is home to equipment with built-in safety features, as well as the capability of taking images while the patient is standing.The Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation helped finance... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

3 Dogs Perish in Evening House Fire

Friday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 29, 2025) - At 7:47 PM the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 7000 Blk of North Lorraine for a reported structure fire. While enroute it was reported that the occupants were not in the house, but several dogs were still... Read More.

Goss to Serve as National Grant Reviewer

Thursday, May 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund.The fund awards 10... Read More.

City of Garnett to Host Libertyfest June 28, 2025

Thursday, May 29

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett invites you to make plans now to attend Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at North Lake Garnett.The City of Garnett presents Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. This event allows families to relax by... Read More.

Garden City, McPherson and Pratt Utility Crews Respond to Help City of Jetmore Restore Power After Severe Storms

Thursday, May 29

JETMORE, Kan. — You often see stories about electric utility crews being called upon to assist in other areas of the country to help with major power restoration efforts... Think of hurricane released storm damage. Earlier this week, power crews from Garden City, McPherson and... Read More.

Myers Racing Engines Bullring 305 Nationals Brings Freedom-Fueled Racing to Rush County Speedway on June 6th

Thursday, May 29

LA CROSSE, Kan. — Celebrate the spirit of American freedom with an exhilarating night of red, white, and blue racing action as the Myers Racing Engines Bullring 305 Nationals thunders into Rush County Speedway, located at the Rush County Fairgrounds in LaCrosse, Kansas, on... Read More.

Man Accused of Beating Larned Police Officer Enters Plea, Placed on Probation

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — A Larned man arrested May 12th after getting into an altercation with a Larned Police officer was sentenced to 12 months probation Wednesday after entering a plea to reduced charges. Dustin Barnes pled no contest to misdemeanor battery of a law... Read More.

Utility Work on 4th Street Between Elm and Walnut, Traffic Reduced to One Lane

Wednesday, May 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend reported that crews are currently working at 4th street between Elm St. and Walnut St., which is expected to take approximately three weeks with minimal impact on traffic.Traffic will be reduced to one lane through... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Nears $1 Million Goal in Elevate GBK Campaign to Drive Economic Growth

Wednesday, May 28

$801,000 Raised to Date; Chamber Invites Final Investors to Join 30+ Local Supporters GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announced it has raised $801,000 toward its $1 million goal in the Elevate GBK Beyond Today Capital Campaign — a bold five-year... Read More.

Carnival Returns to Enhance the Wild West Festival Experience

Wednesday, May 28

HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival committee announced today the return of a carnival to the annual festivities with Garry Moore Amusement Carnival, enhancing the event with family-friendly entertainment and activities.Scheduled to run alongside the festival concerts, the carnival will operate from July... Read More.

Update on Plevna Tornado and Upcoming Fundraiser May 30

Wednesday, May 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar gave County Commissioners an update on the May 18th Plevna Tornado during their meeting Tuesday. Twenty-eight homes sustained some degree of damage from that tornado, with nine homes destroyed.Weishaar said every rural fire... Read More.