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Blue Dragon Men Blitzed by Butler 3- Pointers

Tuesday, January 27

Hutchinson CC Sports Information The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team was overwhelmed by 17 Butler 3-point field goals on Monday night. Minus their leading scorer Kyrell Shaw, who missed the game with injury, the Blue Dragons allowed season highs for points and 3-pointers in Hutchinson's... Read More.

Sloppy Play Succumbs Swede Men

Tuesday, January 27

The Bethany College Swedes battled through a tough conference matchup Monday night but fell 86–61 to Saint Mary inside Hahn Gymnasium. Despite the final score, Bethany received solid efforts from several players and continued to compete through all 40 minutes against a strong opponent. Read More.

Career Night from Percy Powers Swede Women Past Saint Mary

Tuesday, January 27

The Bethany College Swedes earned an impressive 81–77 home victory Monday night, fueled by a strong team performance and a career night from Chloe Percy inside Hahn Gymnasium. Bethany shot efficiently, shared the ball well, and made timely plays down the stretch to secure another... Read More.

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

Tuesday, January 27

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

Tuesday, January 27

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.

Red Flag Raised on US 56 Proposal, Limestone Road More Likely to Close

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A potentially significant obstacle to the plans to improve US 56 from McPherson to Marion surfaced at a meeting last week in Canton. McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust was at that meeting, and told the County Commission Monday the... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Naloxone Advocacy, New Technology, and Facility Updates

Tuesday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, addressing student advocacy, safety technology, and significant facility updates, including the nearing completion of the Lil’ Hawks Childcare Center. Gabriel Marcum, the 2026 Boys & Girls... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Positive Feedback on Snow Removal

Tuesday, January 27

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.

House Republican’s Bill Takes Aim at Kansas School Employees Who Support Bond Issues

Tuesday, January 27

TOPEKA — A lawmaker’s personal grievances took center stage in a hearing over his proposed legislation to scrutinize communication from public schools about bond issues. Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, said House Bill 2451 would strengthen existing law that prohibits public employees from... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Representatives to Meet with Planning Commission Feb. 9 to Look at Planning and Zoning Fees

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners said at Monday's meeting they see no problems with a zoning fee schedule representatives from Prairie Land Realtors raised at the January 12th meeting. While the Planning Commission recommended repeal of the fees adopted last year, Commissioner... Read More.

Schedule Changed for Final Day of MIT & MAC Basketball Tournaments

Tuesday, January 27

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

Tuesday, January 27

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.