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Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state. “Firefighters... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Planning for Annual School Supply Drive

Tuesday, June 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) is again gearing up for the annual School Supply Drive, to be held at Dillons on 5th, and 30th, as well as Walmart in Hutchinson. Firefighters will be out collecting school supplies for children in need on... Read More.

Woman Injured in South Hutchinson Drive-by Shooting, Juvenile is Suspect

Tuesday, June 20

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A South Hutchinson woman was injured in a drive-by shooting incident on Monday, June 19th. According to the South Hutchinson Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E 3rd shortly before 5 p.m. Monday in reference to... Read More.

Free Mosquito Dunks Available to Reno County Residents

Tuesday, June 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has been trapping mosquitoes in order to monitor numbers and ascertain potential threats from mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent rains have made conditions ideal for increased numbers.... Read More.

McPherson Rural Appreciation Picnic Thanks Agriculture Producers and Families

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Take a break, it’s Rural Appreciation Picnic time. The Rural Appreciation Picnic, organized by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, is scheduled for Friday, July 21st, 2023. This annual tradition to celebrate the agriculture community has been a special event for... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Recognized with E-Community Loan Activity Award

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Chamber of Commerce was recently honored with the E-Community Loan Activity Award at the recent 2023 NetWork Kansas annual retreat for the highest number of E-Loans. The Chamber is a partner of NetWork Kansas and administers the McPherson County... Read More.

Collegiate League Baseball Scores from the Weekend

Monday, June 19

Below are the Collegiate Baseball scores from the weekend of June 16-18: FRIDAY KCLB Wellington Heat 2, MidWest Moos 4 Valley Center Mud Daubers 9, El Dorado Walnuts 6 Kansas Curve 2, Dirtbag Baseball Club 7 SCL Hutchinson Monarchs 5, Haysville Aviators 2 Derby Twins, Great Bend BatCats 7 Newton Sluggin’ Rebels 12,... Read More.

Monarchs Collect 12-Hits to Defeat Derby 8-4

Monday, June 19

DERBY, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs defeated the Derby Twins 8-4, on Sunday, to win the series 2-1. The game was originally scheduled to be played in Hutchinson, but due to weather on Saturday, the game was moved to Derby, due to field conditions... Read More.

A Section of 95th Ave in Northwest Reno County to be Closed This Week

Monday, June 19

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – 95th Avenue between Jordan Springs Road and Sylvia Road, will be closed to all through traffic beginning, Monday, June 19th through Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. The closure is for crossroad pipe replacement.

John Eberly Retires after 11 Years as Social and Human Service Assistant in the Aging Dept.

Monday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Reno County Commission meeting, John Eberly was recognized for his retirement after 11 years in the position of Social and Human Service Assistant in the Department of Aging. Eberly's last day will be June 23,... Read More.

Schneider Announces Coaching Staff Additions

Monday, June 19

By: The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Brandon Schneider has announced two new assistant coaches for the women’s basketball program with the promotion of Brock McGinnis and hiring of Marqu’es Webb. McGinnis and Webb join Morgan Paige and Karyla Middlebrook... Read More.

Traffic Changes at Moundridge for I-135 Pavement Replacement

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – During the week ending June 24, the Kansas Department of Transportation will reopen northbound exit 46 and close southbound exit 46 into Moundridge as work progresses to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County. Median crossovers are being used to... Read More.