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Patrick Wallerius, Longtime OCCK, Inc. Leader, Announces Retirement in 2025

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. announces the retirement of Patrick Wallerius, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, after more than 33 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career, Patrick has been a key leader in guiding OCCK’s financial stability and organizational growth. His leadership in budgeting and... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Praise Crews on Snow Removal Efforts

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Snow removal efforts went well in Allen County over the weekend. Road and Bridge Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins gave Allen County Commissioners an update on that Tuesday, and said they had crews out all weekend. Commissioner John Brocker said he'd been... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Positive Feedback on Snow Removal

McPHERSON, Kan. — Feedback from last weekend's snow removal in McPherson has been up to now overwhelmingly positive. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said city crews were able to get onto every street in McPherson. If your street was missed let them know. Snow... Read More.

Schedule Changed for Final Day of MIT & MAC Basketball Tournaments

McPHERSON, Kan. - The schedule for the final day of the McPherson Invitational Tournament (MIT) and Mid America Classic (MAC) has been changed. Originally, the McPherson Invitational and Mid America Classic's final round were to be held at the McPherson Roundhouse on Saturday, Jan. 31, due... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces New Administrative Assistant

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to welcome Kate Irelan as its new Administrative Assistant. A Hutchinson resident for 20 years, Irelan brings experience in marketing and administrative roles across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She is actively involved in... Read More.

USDA Forest Service Issues Revised Oil and Gas Leasing Rule

New rule speeds leasing and permitting for federal oil and gas development (Washington, D.C., January 27, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. The revision modernizes and... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Treating Disease Early vs. Precisely

K-State beef cattle experts weigh opportunity cost, disease progression and reassessment when making treatment decisions  MANHATTAN, Kan. — When a calf looks “off,” the clock starts ticking. But should cattle producers treat the calf immediately or wait for clearer clinical signs?  According to Kansas State... Read More.