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Bridgman Oil Named Hutchinson/Reno County Agribusiness of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Agri-Business of the Year Award is intended to honor the agri-businesses in Reno County and thank them for the important role they play in strengthening the local ag economy. This year’s Agri-Business of the Year Award went to Bridgman Oil.The... Read More.

Royer Family Named Farm Focus Family of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week. There have now been over 100 families in Reno County that have been recognized for their contributions to Reno County Agriculture. This year’s Farm Focus Family... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Students Launch National Campaign Supporting Class-Designed Game

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — A group of McPherson College students is taking their educational game nationwide with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign that will support large-scale production. Funds raised will help stock the game for retail and online sales, broadening its impact and creating... Read More.

Hutchinson Chamber Names Farm Focus Family of the Year, Honors Local Businesses at November Breakfast

Wednesday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 12, 2025) - On Wednesday morning, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its November membership breakfast, sponsored by PrairieLand Partners, celebrating local achievements in business and agriculture.The event kicked off by naming Acoustic Contracting, Inc. as the November Small Business... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two.The multi-million... Read More.

McPherson Approves West 1st Street Change Order and Holiday Event Plans

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Wednesday approved a just over $403,000 change order on the West 1st street reconstruction project.Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said the change order came about when staff found areas where deteriorated concrete extended past initially identified locations, with... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Colonel Jeremy Bowers Highlights Service and Sacrifice at McPherson Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans Day was recognized in McPherson Tuesday with the McPherson Area Veterans program at the McPherson Park Department, which at one time was the National Guard Armory.This year's featured speaker was Colonel Jeremy Bowers, who just retired from the Kansas Army... Read More.

Jacam Catalyst Expands Capabilities with Sterling Facility Upgrades

Tuesday, November 11

KANSAS (November 2025) – Jacam Catalyst, a leading manufacturer and full-service provider of oilfield chemicals, announces several new developments underway at the Sterling, KS facility. The newly renovated office space is designed to improve efficiency in design and process engineering. A new 6,900-square-foot fabrication... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Looks In-Depth at One Facility Option Monday

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education took a deeper dive Monday night into one of three options for facility options that have been presented to patrons in recent meetings, and a timeline on what it would take to construct them.Duane... Read More.

Rice County Appoints Dr. Jennifer Froese to Represent County on Mental Health Board

Monday, November 10

LYONS, Kan. — Rice County Commissioners have appointed Dr. Jennifer Fairchild Froese, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Sterling College, to serve as the county’s representative on the Center for Counseling and Consultation Board of Directors.Dr. Froese brings more than 20 years of... Read More.