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Delegates Elected as Mayors of Cities at Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, June 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eight delegates at the 2026 American Legion Boys State of Kansas have been elected mayor of their respective Kansas Boys State city. They were sworn in during a ceremony tonight by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who was a 1989 Kansas... Read More.

Via Christi and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Partner to Expand Heart Rhythm Services in Reno County

Tuesday, June 2

WICHITA, Kan. — June 2, 2026 — Via Christi and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are partnering to launch a new cardiac outreach clinic to support patients in Reno County. Ascension Via Christi Electrophysiology in Hutchinson will provide specialized care for heart rhythm disorders at... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Recognized as a Child Care Community Champion by Child Care Aware of Kansas

Tuesday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 2, 2026) — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is honored to be recognized by Child Care Aware of Kansas as a Child Care Community Champion, a designation that celebrates community-led efforts to strengthen local child care systems and support... Read More.

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.

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.