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Texas Man Appears in Pawnee County Court Following Alleged Fish and Game Violations in 2021 and 2022

Thursday, November 20

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. - Brian C. Langston, 54 of Houston, Texas, made his formal First Appearance via Zoom Thursday morning before Pawnee Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell on a two count Criminal Complaint for alleged fish and game violations.Langston is charged with two counts of... Read More.

Bethany Men’s Soccer Marks Historic Weekend, Clinches Consecutive Wins for First Time Since 2022

Monday, September 8

Ellendale, ND. – The Bethany College Swedes Men's Soccer team closed out their weekend road trip with an emphatic 8–1 victory over Trinity Bible College, capping off a perfect weekend following their win the previous day against Union Adventist University.The Swedes put together back-to-back victories,... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Award Bids for Rehab of Two Homes Funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday McPherson City Commission awarded bids for rehabilitation of two homes funded through a 2022 Community Development Block Grant. The bids for 1022 South Chestnut and 901 South Walnut were both awarded to New Windows for America at... Read More.

Hutchinson to Celebrate Smallville Festival on June 20-22, 2024

Thursday, May 9

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, the Cosmosphere, Salt City Brewing, the Hutchinson Zoo, and Downtown Hutchinson, announce the 11th annual Smallville Festival taking place June 20-22, 2024.Residents and visitors are invited to attend this... Read More.

Tribute to Jerry Davies (1941-2024) Owner of McPherson’s KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd A person involved with McPherson radio for close to half of its 75 years has passed away. Jerry Davies, who with his wife Diane owned what was KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022 died January 18th at the age of 81.According to his... Read More.

KBI Releases Amended 2022 Statewide Crime Statistics

Tuesday, November 21

By The Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an amended 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report on Nov. 16. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime... Read More.

Success in 2022, High Optimism in ’23 for Blue Dragon Soccer

Sunday, August 20

By Steve Carpenter, Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director (bluedragonsports.com) After a pair of mediocre seasons prior to 2022, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team made a huge step forward last season in head coach Sammy Lane's mind.The 2022 Blue Dragons posted a 14-4... Read More.

Have You Paid Your 2022 Real Estate Taxes?

Monday, July 31

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.

Annual Report Shows Drop in Kansas Violent Crimes for 2022

Tuesday, July 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s annual Crime Index Report compiles data from... Read More.

KBI Releases 2022 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysisThe 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report indicated... Read More.

Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force Announces 2022 Challenge Award Recipients

Monday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since... Read More.

Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley Shares Her Story as Part of McPherson Optimist’s 50th-Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – To say Miss Kansas 2022 Ayanna Hensley did not have the best of early childhoods would be an understatement. Hensley shared her story with members of the McPherson Optimist Club and special guests Tuesday during the... Read More.