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Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Tuesday, June 17

LYONS, Kan. — Sewer and water rate increases were approved by the Lyons City council Monday. These increases are made to address long term major projects for both utilities, including the upcoming project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the June 2nd meeting, the... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding. The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the height of the storm this morning Hutchinson Fire crews were called to a possible house fire in the 2800 block of Pama Lou Avenue. Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units just after 4 AM found... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

Monday, June 16

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/16/25 Highlights McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues involving an intersection just west of Moundridge where two people were killed and a third injured in a crash last Thursday night were discussed by Public Works Director David Bohnenblust at Monday's McPherson County... Read More.

A Super Celebration Returns to Hutchinson with Smallville Festival on June 19-21

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson Zoo, NaCl Comic Cons LLC, and Downtown Hutchinson, announce the 12th annual Smallville Festival taking place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: June 19-21, 2025. Each year, Hutchinson embraces its heroic... Read More.

Traffic Signal Removed to East and Westbound Traffic on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit informed the public this afternoon that traffic moving east and westbound on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street may proceed through the intersection without stopping. This comes after the recent removal of the traffic... Read More.

Three Arrests, Two Cases, One Unusual in Great Bend

Saturday, June 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police have of late had some interesting cases, including one in a place you wouldn't think of. Case one began June 6th when they took a report of a theft in progress in the 900 Block of MacArthur Road where... Read More.

Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

Friday, June 13

Great Bend, Kan. — Congratulations to Maurices for celebrating 15 years at their current location! On June 14th, Maurices, a leading women’s fashion brand, celebrated 15 years of success and continued growth at their current location on 10th St. Maurices, was founded on the... Read More.

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

Friday, June 13

Foundation Releases $195,000 in June McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department was called out this morning to a house fire in the 600 block of North Oak. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched about 10:30 AM, and the first arriving units reported light smoke coming from... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

A Super Celebration Returns to Hutchinson with Smallville Festival on June 19-21

Traffic Signal Removed to East and Westbound Traffic on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street

Three Arrests, Two Cases, One Unusual in Great Bend

Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

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