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One of Nebraska’s oldest ranches on the market at $50 million

Wednesday, April 9

One of Nebraska’s largest and most historic cattle ranches is up for sale with a list price of $50 million. The Metgzer Ranch, located in Cherry County in the heart of the Sandhills, dates back to the early 1800s when it was settled during... Read More.

Lady Dragons Down Cloud, Extend Win Streak to 50 Games

Monday, December 16

BOX SCORECONCORDIA, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Sophomore Hailey Jackson posted her sixth double-double and the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team's offense snapped a three-game slump in a 24-point victory over Cloud County on Saturday at Arley Bryant Gym.The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons ran their... Read More.

Men’s Soccer Bulldogs Snap Losing Skid with 5-0 Win

Thursday, October 17

BOX SCOREMcPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs got back into the win column it a dominant way Wednesday night (Oct. 16), taking down the Bethany College Swedes 5-0 at McPherson Stadium to snap a three-game losing skid.Eric Mendoza wasted no time... Read More.

U.S. 50 Bridge Repair Project to Begin in Reno County

Friday, September 27

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — U.S. 50 bridge repair work will start soon in eastern Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is on the U.S. 50 bridge over a railroad three-quarters of a mile west of the Reno/Harvey County... Read More.

U.S. 50 Lighting Work in Reno County to Begin

Monday, March 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a lighting project on U.S. 50 in Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be at U.S. 50 and Scott Boulevard, in South Hutchinson.The work is expected to start around... Read More.

Over 50 Organizations to Participate in Match Week 2024

Friday, February 23

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MARCH 4-8TH, 2024 Match Week is designed to help organizations build their permanent endowments as a funding resource for their programs and operations. The Foundation provided matching funds that are distributed proportionally to the contributions each organization received. For example,... Read More.

Season No. 50 Starts with Blue Dragon Win Over EOSC

Saturday, November 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team started its 50th season with a dominant performance against Eastern Oklahoma State in the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic on Friday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons won their eighth-straight season... Read More.

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMSNEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people.The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

Preseason Volleyball Results: McPherson Goes 5-0 in AVCTL Tournament

Saturday, August 26

DateLocationOpponentSet 1Set 2Set 3Win/LossRecordSat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Valley Center28-2625-23—----W1-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Derby25-1625-23—----W2-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Goddard25-1125-14—----W3-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Andover20-2525-1725-23W4-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Campus25-2225-17—----W5-0 Kill Leaders Ava Romero (32) Brooke Doile (30) Haely Hagemann (27) Aces Haely Hagemann (12) Addison Chapman (8) Ava Romero and Alex Romero (5) Digs Ava Romero (58) Addison Chapman (37) Brooke... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Proposed U.S. 50 Bridge Replacement

Monday, July 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation A field survey is expected to begin around Monday, Aug. 7, for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 50 west of Hutchinson. The survey will be for a bridge replacement over Sugar Creek, near Abbyville, and shown on the map. The length of the... Read More.

Pablo López Throws 1st Career Shutout, Strikes Out 12 in the Twins 5-0 Win over the Royals

Thursday, July 6

By: Dave Campbell, AP News MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins gave up a lot to get Pablo López.He made it look as if he was well worth the price Wednesday night.López pitched his first career shutout, a four-hitter complete with a career-high 12... Read More.

U.S 50 Passing Lane Extension Work Starting Soon at Harvey/Marion Line

Thursday, June 22

MARION COUNTY, Kan. - A nearly $7.5 million project to extend passing lanes on U.S. 50 at the Harvey/Marion county line is expected to begin Monday, June 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in June of 2024.The project will... Read More.