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Fackert and Gordon Head to N.C. for NAIA Outdoor T&F Championships

Tuesday, May 19

Asheville, North Carolina – For the second time this year, McPherson's Brian Fackert and Lamar Gordon will represent the Bulldogs in the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, this time making the trip out east to the Tar Heel State. California native, Read More.

Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina Partner to Develop Immersive Virtual Reality Space Simulation for Camp Programs

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Through a continued partnership between the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, a team of senior students led by Dr. Balaji Balasubramaniam, Dr. Annie Hoekman, and Dr. Michael Oetken, have developed an immersive virtual reality experience that will soon become part... Read More.

Dawson’s Roadside Assistance Reflects Entrepreneurial Growth and Regional Momentum

Tuesday, May 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What started less than a year ago as a local roadside assistance operation has quickly grown into a multi-region service business reaching communities across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Dawson Holste, owner of Dawson’s Roadside Assistance, has expanded the business rapidly in... Read More.

No Labels Kansas Terminates Its Status As Political Party In Kansas

Tuesday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – At the request of No Labels Kansas, the office of the Kansas Secretary of State terminated its status as an officially recognized political party in the state. No Labels Kansas was officially recognized as a political party in January 2024 after their... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sterling Boys Golf Teams Headed to 2A State Tournament

Tuesday, May 19

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Sterling placed first and third at the Kansas Class 2A sub-state tournament Monday at Pittsburg’s Crestwood Golf Course. The Celtics and Black Bears qualified for the Kansas Class 2A state tournament May 26-27 at Winfield’s Quail Ridge Golf Course. Hutchinson Trinity won... Read More.

Ellinwood Golfers, Luke Heinz Capture 2A Sub-State Titles at Marion

Tuesday, May 19

The Ellinwood Eagles captured the team title with a 343 score and Eliinwood golfer Luke Heinz claimed first-place medalist honors with a 6-over-par 78 at the Kansas 2A sub-state Monday at the Marion County Club. Ellinwood’s Austin Brack placed third with an 85. Hays-Thomas More... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian to Send Cael Kooiman, Tyler Reed to Class 1A State Golf

Tuesday, May 19

Hutchinson Central Christian High School will send golfers Cael Kooiman and Tyler Reed to the Kansas Class 1A state tournament May 26-27 at McPherson’s Turkey Creek Golf Course. Kooiman placed fourth and Reed tied for seventh at the Kansas Class 1A sub-state Monday at the... Read More.

Buhler Girls Soccer Team Advances to Class 4-1A West Regional 4 Final

Tuesday, May 19

The Buhler High School girls soccer team opened Kansas Class 4-1A West regional play with an 8-0 clean sheet (shutout) against Wichita Collegiate Monday at Crusader Stadium. It was the second straight shutout over Wichita Collegiate and third consecutive clean sheet victory for the Crusaders... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Sets Annexation Hearing, Hears Public Works Updates

Tuesday, May 19

The McPherson City Commission Tuesday set July 21st for a public hearing on Jason Investment's request to annex into the city the land south of Love's to Avenue A between I-135 and 17th Avenue. It also approved rezoning of three properties in southeast McPherson... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Agency Funding Requests, Deals with Bridge Project Matters

Tuesday, May 19

Several outside agency funding requests were presented to McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The largest of these requests came from the McPherson County Extension Council, which seeks $330,000, a $30,000 increase from 2026. Kansas State University provides just over $53,000 in funding for the... Read More.

StartUp Hutch to Host Annual Update at May Entrepreneurship Connections

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host a special Annual Update edition of Entrepreneurship Connections in May, offering entrepreneurs, small business owners, partners, and community members a chance to hear recent updates, celebrate local impact, and learn what is ahead for Reno County’s entrepreneurial... Read More.

Hutchinson Municipal Band Announces 2026 Summer Season

Tuesday, May 19

Featuring special community events and a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With Memorial Day just a week away, the Hutchinson Municipal Band is pleased to announce its 2026 summer season, featuring a blend of longtime community traditions, weekly concert band performances,... Read More.