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Plea Change Made in 2023 Fatal Hit and Run

Sunday, February 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson man changed his plea Thursday in connection with a 2023 hit and run incident northeast of McPherson. Brice Kasting changed his plea from not guilty Thursday in McPherson County District Court under an agreement where he pleaded to second degree... Read More.

Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Hutchinson Home Saturday Afternoon, No Injuries Reported

Saturday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire units responded to a Saturday afternoon structure fire that caused extensive damage to a home in the 400 block of East 7th. First arriving crews reported black smoke coming from the eaves of the 2 ½ story structure. The house... Read More.

Rozel Man Killed in Vehicle Crash Saturday Morning in Pawnee County

Saturday, February 14

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed early Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash on K-156 about a mile east of Rozel. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Jon Myles Worelk Blakely, 36, of Rozel was eastbound on 156 when... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Saturday Afternoon Chase in McPherson County

Saturday, February 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were arrested after a Saturday afternoon chase involving a stolen vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Bobby Heckman, was booked into the McPherson County Jail on a $25,600 bond on charges related to the chase along with felony theft,... Read More.

McPherson County Hosts Informational Meeting on Emerging Technologies

Friday, February 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — About 30 people attended an in-person informational meeting on emerging technologies Thursday at the Cedars Conference Center. The meeting, which also had participants via Zoom, was organized by the McPherson County Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Department to provide a “top level”... Read More.

Foundation Releases $32,100 in February

Thursday, February 12

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $32,100 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants USD418... Read More.

Grant Funding Brings Health Programs to Three McPherson County Districts

Thursday, February 12

The Kansas Learning Center for Health received $17,465 in October from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s General Grant allocation, the Moundridge Community Foundation’s community fund and the David J. Nutt Fund to expand health education programming in McPherson County schools. The funding supports the center’s... Read More.

Chamber Announces Upcoming 2026 Legislative Forum Dates

Thursday, February 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 Legislative Forum dates: Saturday, February 14: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson Saturday, March 14: 9:00am –... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department to Hold Push-In Ceremony for New Attack Trucks Thursday, February 12

Thursday, February 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department will place into service its two new attack trucks Thursday evening with a Push-In Ceremony at Fire Station 2 (1705 N. Main St. in McPherson). This is a tradition in the fire service when new units come... Read More.

McPherson Pet Resort Closes Abruptly, Leaving Staff and Clients Surprised

Thursday, February 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson pet business has abruptly closed its doors. McPherson Pet Resort on West 1st confirmed in a social media post Wednesday afternoon they have closed. Their post stated they are sorry for any inconvenience and expressed appreciation to their clients who have... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Discusses Kansas Legislature Topics that could Impact the District

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — In addition to discussions about bell-to-bell cell phone bans and potty training requirements among other things, another topic that is before the Kansas Legislature will have major impacts on Kansas school districts. On Monday, McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent told the... Read More.

USD 418 Board Hears Presentation on CTE Program Focused on Manufacturing

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday heard a presentation on a program that could help address local workforce needs. The SME Education Foundation, part of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, has developed a program known as SME PRIME (Partnership... Read More.