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Hutchinson Fire Department Announces 2024 Award Winners

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual award ceremony on Saturday, March 15. The ceremony celebrated fire department members for achievements, incidents and for going above and beyond according to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh. 2024 Award WinnersRookie of the... Read More.

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Tuesday, March 18

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management Director Johnny Atkin shared those thoughts Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing... Read More.

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City

Tuesday, March 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (March, 17, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas.“I am pleased that Hilmar Cheese Company chose to build its... Read More.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on February Hutch Gas Line Explosion

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A preliminary report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board identified a possible source of the natural gas leak on February 22nd that destroyed Steffen's Auto Parts at Avenue E and Main in Hutchinson and forced evacuation of a 40... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Revisions Related to Chickens in City Limits, Lease Agreement for a Community Garden, Retirement of City Clerk

Tuesday, March 18

LYONS, Kan. — The cost to raise chickens in Lyons will be going down next week, and regulations modified. The Lyons City Council Monday approved an ordinance revising city codes dealing with permitting chickens in the city limits.The most notable change to the ordinance... Read More.

Registration is Open for the 2025 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, March 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahoy, ye scallywags! Ready yer sea legs for an afternoon o' rollickin' laughter and treasure-filled fun at the Chamber Classic "Pirates of the Fairway" Golf Tournament! This ain't yer typical landlubber golf contest. Nay, the true competition be who can have... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Greater Salina Community Foundation Release $50K to Starbase Salina

Monday, March 17

SALINA, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has partnered with the Greater Salina Community Foundation to provide $50,000 of the $100,000 needed to help fund the STARBASE KS Salina location, which serves 14 counties including McPherson and Saline County. This support is... Read More.

KHP Investigating Multi-Vehicle Collision in Sherman County

Saturday, March 15

SHERMAN COUNTY, Kan. — On March 14, 2025, at 3:22 PM, on I-70 near milepost 28 in Sherman County, a strong weather front with high winds moved into northwest Kansas from Colorado, causing a severe dust storm. With near zero visibility, traffic began to... Read More.

CBS Sunday Morning to Feature McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program March 16, 2025

Friday, March 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — CBS Sunday Morning will feature McPherson College’s Automotive Restoration program in an episode airing on March 16, 2025. The episode can be seen on CBS affiliate stations on Sunday at 8 a.m. Central Time and noon on the CBS News... Read More.

Salvation Army Receives $400K Gift from State of Kansas

Friday, March 14

Just in Time Utility Support for Kansans KANSAS CITY, MO — The Salvation Army has received a $400,000 gift from the state of Kansas to supplement utility assistance programs for Kansas residents.In a settlement with an energy supplier operating in Kansas, the Attorney General has... Read More.

Walk Kansas and KANcycle Partner to Offer Free Bike Rides for Participants

Friday, March 14

SALINA, Kan. — Walk Kansas participants have an exciting new way to stay active this year! KANcycle, the regional bike-sharing program operated by OCCK Transportation, is partnering with Walk Kansas to offer free bike rides throughout the eight-week Walk Kansas program.This partnership encourages participants... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Appoints Michelle Huddle as CEO | Announces Leadership Team

Thursday, March 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Board of Directors has named Michelle Huddle as the incoming President/CEO, succeeding Becky Goss, who will retire on December 31, 2025.“The board is pleased to name Michelle as Becky’s successor. She has demonstrated... Read More.