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Nearly 80 Reno County Students Gain Career Experience Through Disability Mentoring Day

Tuesday, November 25

HUTCHINSON, KS — Nearly 80 students from schools across Reno County participated in this year’s Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) in Hutchinson, hosted by Beyond Barriers on October 15. The event connected high school students with disabilities to local businesses for hands-on career exploration and... Read More.

Buhler Soccer Secures Fifth Shutout with 8-0 Victory Over El Dorado

Wednesday, October 15

The Buhler soccer made it two straight wins Tuesday, blanking El Dorado, 8-0, at BG Products Stadium.It was Buhler’s fifth shutout of the season, with goals coming from Jackson Tanksley, Ryler Hartnett, Aiden Long, Reuben Harder, Gio Walters, and Caleb Horning.Buhler is now 7-7... Read More.

McPherson Boys Soccer Pitches Another League Shutout, Beats Circle 8-0

Wednesday, October 8

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Soccer won in shutout fashion on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at home, defeating Circle 8-0 to earn their second league shutout win in as many days, and their third in a row.It was Jackson Martin's turn to earn a... Read More.

Gates’ Iola Plant to Lay Off 80 Workers as Manufacturing Line Closes

Tuesday, October 7

IOLA, Kan. — We now have some firmer numbers on the impending layoffs at Gates' Iola Plant. Thrive Allen County Economic Development Director Camille Lavon told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday 80 people will be affected as the company closes one of three manufacturing lines... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Soccer Squanders Mulvane 8-0 at Home

Friday, October 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - Manny Morales ended the game with yet another haul this season as McPherson Boys Soccer defeated Mulvane at home 8-0.Morales scored four goals in the match, all of which were in the first half. He scored the first three goals of the... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Sweeps Chanute in Chilly Home Doubleheader, Stays Unbeaten at 8-0

Saturday, April 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School varsity baseball team is still undefeated on the 2025 season through the first two weeks of the season, earning two more run-rule victories against Chanute 16-1 in game one and 15-0 in game two.GAME ONE - W 16-1... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Soccer Opens 2025 Season with 8-0 Shutout at Salina Central

Thursday, March 27

SALINA, Kan. - Defensive dominance paved the way for McPherson's Varsity Girls Soccer team in their season opener against Salina Central, winning 8-0 on the road.Six of the eight goals were in the second half, but the defense headlined it all as the team did... Read More.

Pfizer Lays Off 80 Salary Personnel at McPherson Plant

Thursday, October 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Pfizer's McPherson Pharmaceutical facility laid off 80 salaried personnel, mostly from management and engineering. Those layoffs have taken place over the past two days, and did not affect production personnel at McPherson County's largest employer.Pfizer said in a statement... Read More.

Men’s Soccer Swedes Start Off on Wrong Foot; Fall 8-0 to Stars

Friday, August 23

By Bethany College Athletics Oklahoma City, Okla. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Men's Soccer Team took the road to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to take on the Oklahoma City University Stars in the season opener for both teams.BOX SCOREThe Swedes, fielding almost a brand-new... Read More.

Seth Lugo Throws 7 Scoreless Innings, Leads Royals Past Tigers 8-0

Friday, April 26

BY DAVE HOGG - ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday.Lugo (4-1) allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in... Read More.

New $80 Million Dollar Manufacturing Plant Announced for Maize

Wednesday, May 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – State officials have announced that a new $80 million manufacturing plant will be built in south-central Kansas. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build the facility in Maize.... Read More.