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McPherson College and KU School Of Medicine Announce Collaboration to Advance Rural Healthcare in Kansas

Thursday, April 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine are partnering to promote rural healthcare in Kansas. Over the next 12 months, this collaboration will provide students with experiential, service, and research learning opportunities.“The collaboration will offer a wide range... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.

Two Unauthorized Men Enter Sedgwick Schools Tuesday, Issued Trespass Orders

Wednesday, April 9

SEDGWICK, Kan. — On Tuesday, April 8, two unauthorized men were let into the USD 439 schools.Around 1 p.m., the men were denied entry into the grade school by the student aide in the office. They were then told to go to the exterior... Read More.

Volunteers Collecting Vital Feedback for Reno County Community Health Assessment

Wednesday, April 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Trained volunteers will be collecting input for the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA) from residents in select neighborhoods across Reno County on Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14, 2025.The CHA, conducted every three years, evaluates the overall health... Read More.

Greater Hutch Signing Day Event to be held May 13

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the fourth year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, USD 308 and Greater Hutch, an Economic DevelopmentPartnership for Reno County, are collaborating to host Signing Day on Tuesday, May 13 th at Stringer Fine Arts.Just as we... Read More.

KWEC Director Curtis Wolf Receives KACEE Environmental Education Award

Wednesday, April 9

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Awards. “KACEE is very pleased to honor and celebrate the work of these outstanding individuals and organizations for their amazing... Read More.

Kiersten Latham, Red Barn Studio Museum Artist-in-Residence through April 11

Wednesday, April 9

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Kiersten Latham returns to the Red Barn Studio Museum as an artist-in-residence March 31-April 11. Latham works in mixed media, clay, fiber, and found objects, creating playful and whimsical pieces.During her residency, Latham will explore two projects. The first focuses... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus.The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.

Fire Damages Home, Destroys Garage and Camper West of Hutch

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early morning fire west of Hutchinson destroyed a garage and camper and heavily damaged a home.Hutchinson Fire units along with those from Fire Districts 3 and 8 were called at 1:19 AM to the 1600 block of North Wilson Road,... Read More.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Hutchinson Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Volunteer Service

Tuesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand RSVP’s presence in Reno County, KS where the organization has been... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years.On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights 4/8/25

Tuesday, April 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved an ordinance and resolution related to the sale of $3,255,000 in general obligation bonds for street, sewer, and stormwater improvements for the Veranda West development and the irrigation improvements at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Financial... Read More.