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McPherson County Spelling Bee

The McPherson, Moundridge, Marquette, and Canton libraries are competing against each other in a battle of spelling on Aug. 25. Each public library participating will bring their three best spellers from their communities to compete in an adult spelling bee at the Hub Brick... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Receives Over $77K During Campaign Event

HESSTON, Kan. — Just over $77,000 was raised during the Give.Match..Grow Hesston! campaign and $70,000 of that amount will be matched through the Patterson Family Foundation matching grant. The foundation said they are very grateful for the community's donations and for the opportunity to further... Read More.

Planning and Zoning Application Fees to Increase in September

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works had to halt their overlay projects for this year after running out of aggregate materials. Public Works Director Tom Kramer said the current supplier's capacity to haul the needed ¾ inch road is less than what they... Read More.

Newton Approves Next Steps for 71-Home Addition

Rundown by the City of Newton Public Information Office (this does not represent official Commission minutes)   NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission Meeting began at 7 p.m. on July 25, 2023, and the City Commission first set a public hearing for Sept. 12 to establish a... Read More.

Blue Dragon Football Tapped as KJCCC Favorites

Hutchinson CC Sports Information     WICHITA, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College football team was picked as the preseason favorite to win the 2023 Jayhawk Conference championship on Friday, according to the league's annual preseason coaches' poll released at the KJCCC Football Media Day at... Read More.

Shockers Depart for Greece Tuesday

Courtesy of the Wichita State University Athletics     Wichita State men's basketball is set to embark on a 10-day foreign tour in Greece, August 1-10. While in Greece, Wichita State will play three exhibition games against foreign competition. The Shockers open exhibition play on August 4 against... Read More.

Have You Paid Your 2022 Real Estate Taxes?

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County has provided a list for taxpayers prior to a future newspaper publication required by state law. Changes in address, mailing errors, and other miscommunication often result in taxpayers missing a payment. This notice is an effort to reach... Read More.

Biggers Big Game Leads Frisco to Series Win

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge     WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) - Jax Biggers had three hits at the plate for Frisco after coming off the bench with four RBIs and two home runs. The Frisco RoughRiders defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 8-5 and took the series... Read More.

Monarchs headed to NBC World Series

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs, thanks to a strong second half of the season, will be playing in the NBC World Series this season. Marc Blackim, who owns the team along with his wife Kim, announced on the team's Facebook page Friday... Read More.