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McPherson Tabbed Tree City USA for 2024

Wednesday, March 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. — For the 46th year, The Arbor Day Foundation named McPherson a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission... Read More.

Larned City Council Accepts H&H Roofing Bid for Repairs Following 2024 Hailstorms, Christmas Decoration Committee Raises $85K for New Christmas Lights

Tuesday, March 4

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday accepted a just over $120,000 bid from H&H Roofing for an assortment of roof and other repairs resulting from the second of two major hailstorms to hit Larned in 2024. This covers damage at the Fire... Read More.

Hospice & Homecare of Reno County Receives 2024 HHCAHPS Honors Status for Exceptional Patient Care

Tuesday, February 25

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hospice & Homecare of Reno County has been named a 2024 Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Honor recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider of RCM services, CAHPS surveys, and advanced analytics for home health and... Read More.

2024 ‘Lights From the Heartland’ Report and Ideas for Future Enhancements

Tuesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Over 10,500 vehicles passed through McPherson's Lakeside Park between the hours of 3 and 10 PM during the 36 days of the 2024 Lights From the Heartland Display.In a report presented by Public Lands and Facilities Director Wayne Burns to the... Read More.

Congratulations to the 2024 Light Up Hutch Parade Winners

Thursday, January 9

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce recently presented awards to the winners of Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade. Best ThemeHCC WeldingRunner up: Rise Up RenoMost Christmas SpiritOrder of Eastern StarRunner up: NislyBest Use of LightsWesley TowersRunner up: Salty Cycles (not pictured)Best Marching BandHutchinson High... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Friday, January 3

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list, honoring 209 students who achieved a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0. Highest honors (117 students) 3.85-4.00 GPA High honors (45 students) 3.70-3.849 GPA Honors (47 students) 3.50-3.699 GPATabor College is a liberal arts... Read More.

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

Basketball Swedes Catch Fire from Outside in 2024 Finale; Win 79-76

Tuesday, December 24

BOX SCORE LAKEWOOD, Colo. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Men's Basketball team played their final game of the 2024 calendar year on the road in Lakewood, Colo. against the Colorado Christian University Cougars. This was the second and final game of the Swedes'... Read More.

Cats Set to Face Rutgers in 2024 Rate Bowl

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas State Athletics (KStateSports.com)K-STATE'S RATE BOWL MEDIA GUIDE2024 Rate Bowl nr/rv/rv K-State vs. Rutgers Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. MST/4:30 p.m. CT Location: Phoenix, Ariz. Stadium: Chase Field (39,056) Series: Rutgers Leads, 1-0 TV: ESPN (watch) Wes Durham (Play-by-Play) Tom Luginbill (Analyst) Dana Boyle (Sidelines) Radio: K-State Sports Network; k-statesports.com (Listen) – SXM Ch. 84 Wyatt... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Budget Amendments and Project Updates for 2024, Next Meeting to be Held Dec. 23

Tuesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing Tuesday, McPherson City Commissioners approved amendments to three funds within the 2024 budget to cover increased revenues and expenses.One of the line items amended is that for Turkey Creek Golf Course, which reflects additional expenses in most... Read More.

45 Warriors Earn 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

Tuesday, December 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) - The fall athletic programs at SC were not only focused on their performance in their respective sports, but they were also concentrating on being successful in the classroom as well. Forty-five student athletes were named to the 2024 Daktronics... Read More.