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2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has selected Kelsey Clark, library assistant at Washington Elementary School, as the winner of the 2026 All Schools Day Button design competition. "Growing up in McPherson, All Schools Day was always my favorite day... Read More.

Hutchinson High Senior Giselle Rodriguez Received the Surprise of a Lifetime This Week

Friday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Giselle Rodriguez, a senior at Hutchinson High School, was surprised this week with a full-ride Rudd Scholarship during a special presentation that left her overwhelmed with joy. Counselors invited Rodriguez to the office under the pretense of signing a scholarship application. Instead, she... Read More.

Lyons City Council Hears Presentation on Plans to Renovate Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant

Friday, February 20

LYONS, Kan. — Plans for the renovation of Lyons's Wastewater Treatment Plant were presented to the Lyons City Council at their February 17th meeting. Council members were presented the 46-sheet set of documents that outline the electrical, structural and control components along with a... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

Halstead Girls Improve to 20-0 by Beating Little River

Friday, February 20

In a battle of No.1-ranked girls basketball teams, the Halstead girls defeated Little River 52-48 Thursday at the Halstead gym. In addition to the big crowd in person, more than 500 people watched the game on YouTube, according to the Halstead High School Facebook page. Halstead,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3M to Develop Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology for Agricultural Research

Friday, February 20

~Grant Builds on Kansas’ Strengths in Agriculture and Aviation Research~ TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and The Kansas Department of Agriculture today announced that Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems has been awarded $3 million to develop Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology for... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Friday, February 20

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Joseph Hanby has been located safe. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Facility on March 12

Friday, February 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new facility at 921 E. 4th Street on Thursday, March 12, marking a major milestone made possible by the successful Nourishing Our Future capital campaign and strong community partnerships. The... Read More.

Moundridge Boys Come Alive in Second Half in Beating Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Three Moundridge players scored in double figures, and the Wildcats shook off a slow start to beat Trinity Catholic 54-25 on Thursday in Hutchinson. Moundridge suffered a tough break on the opening tip as Heath Churchill went down with an injury and never returned. Trinity... Read More.

Balanced Scoring Leads Moundridge Girls to Win Over Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Eleven players scored for the Moundridge girls on Thursday, led by Mackie Conkling's 13 points, and the Wildcats won their 19th game of the season by beating Trinity Catholic 63-22 in Hutchinson. Cammi Unruh added 11 points, all in the first half, as the Wildcats... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union and Faris Elementary Launch Snack & Succeed

Thursday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School is proud to announce the launch of Snack & Succeed, an initiative designed to combat student hunger, strengthen academic success, and promote leadership among students. The program officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 19,... Read More.

Band Night to Bring More than 80 High School Musicians to Allen Community College

Thursday, February 19

IOLA, Kan. (Feb. 19, 2026) — Allen Community College will welcome more than 80 high school instrumentalists to campus for Band Night on Feb. 25, an annual event designed to showcase student talent, strengthen community partnerships, and highlight the performing arts opportunities available at... Read More.

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Hutchinson High Senior Giselle Rodriguez Received the Surprise of a Lifetime This Week

Lyons City Council Hears Presentation on Plans to Renovate Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Halstead Girls Improve to 20-0 by Beating Little River

Governor Kelly Announces $3M to Develop Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology for Agricultural Research

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Food Bank of Reno County to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Facility on March 12

Moundridge Boys Come Alive in Second Half in Beating Trinity Catholic

Balanced Scoring Leads Moundridge Girls to Win Over Trinity Catholic

Heartland Credit Union and Faris Elementary Launch Snack & Succeed

Band Night to Bring More than 80 High School Musicians to Allen Community College

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