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McPherson City Commission Meeting 6-11-24: Commission Declines Paying Nearly $500 Bill for Use of Roll-Off Dumpster for 1339 North Myers Cleanup

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On a 2-1 vote, the McPherson City Commission declined Tuesday to pay a nearly $500 bill for use of a roll-off dumpster on cleanup of a property at 1339 North Myers. Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon asked collection of... Read More.

Family, Friends and Members of the Kansas Legislature Pay Final Farewell to State Representative Les Mason

Tuesday, June 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Several current and past members of the Kansas Legislature, including at least two past speakers, along with many friends and family paid their final farewell to State Representative Les Mason of McPherson Tuesday. Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins spoke of... Read More.

Playground Closure for Repairs at Veterans Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 11

By the City of Great Bend Public Lands Department GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announces that the large playground on the south side of Veterans Lake will be closed for repairs starting Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The closure... Read More.

Brush Fire at 1800 Block of South Buhler Road

Tuesday, June 11

By Jeremy Unruh, Hutchinson Fire Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Just after 1pm, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1800 blk of South Buhler Road for a brush fire. First arriving crews were met with heavy smoke conditions that were drifting across Buhler Road.... Read More.

Dad Daniel’s Liquor Brings in a Crowd for Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, June 11

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Dad Daniel’s Liquor had a packed house at their Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 6, 2024. McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Casey Justus with Ad Astra Radio welcomed all to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the owners of Dad... Read More.

Tang Signs Elite Big Man Ugonna Onyenso

Tuesday, June 11

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang secured the services of one of the top shot blockers with the signing of elite big man Ugonna Onyenso(Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria/NBA Africa/Putnam Science Academy/Kentucky) to a Financial Aid... Read More.

KU Baseball’s Voegele Named 2024 First Team Freshman All-American

Tuesday, June 11

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LYNCHBURG, Va. (KUAthletics.com) – True freshman pitcher Dominic Voegele was voted to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Freshman All-America First Team, the organization announced on Monday. Voegele is the first Kansas player to ever be named a First Team... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves New Coaching Staff, New Welders

Tuesday, June 11

eBoard Notes 06/10/2024 By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan — The USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on June 10th with a light agenda. The Board approved all items. There were two action items. First, Supplemental Salary Recommendation presented by... Read More.

Cosmosphere Welcomes Claire Ludes as Sr. V.P. of Development and Strategic Relationships

Tuesday, June 11

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar announced today that Claire Ludes has joined the Cosmosphere team as Senior Vice President of Development and Strategic Relationships. “We are excited to bring Claire onto our staff,” said Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar. “Her... Read More.

Annual McPherson Chamber Classic Hits and Giggles Tournament a Success

Tuesday, June 11

Information provided by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — It was a day full of Hits and Giggles for the 36 golfers playing 18 holes and all who participated in the annual McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course on... Read More.

Sterling Main Street Named 2024 Affiliate Program by Main Street America

Tuesday, June 11

By Main Street America STERLING, Kan. (June 11, 2024) – Sterling Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize programs committed to downtown revitalization through preservation-based economic... Read More.

Local Finalists Announced for 2024 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Tuesday, June 11

-- WICHITA SPORTS COMMISSION RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission will host the 26th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, Wednesday, June 26th at Intrust Bank Arena. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments. Greater Wichita Area Athletic... Read More.