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Blue Valley West Wins 61st Annual McPherson Invitational, McPherson’s Gabe Pyle Wins MVP

Saturday, January 25

McPHERSON, Kan. - Blue Valley West High School wins their 2nd McPherson Invitational Championship in its 14th appearance in the tournament, beating McPherson 54-47 in the 12th and final game of the weekend. McPherson's Gabe Pyle won the tournament's MVP award for the second year... Read More.

Clutch Finishes Highlight Day Two of 61st Annual McPherson Invitational

Friday, January 24

McPHERSON, Kan. - Two games finished within a single possession and no margin of victory ended by more than 12, making day two of the 2025 McPherson Invitational a fun day of action at the McPherson Roundhouse.Below are the scores of all four games, Saturday's... Read More.

Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Central Kansas CASA, Inc., marking the celebration of their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as a... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic Girls Basketball Tournament Bracket Released

Thursday, January 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School released their 30th Annual Mid America Classic girls basketball tournament, scheduled for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2025 at the McPherson Roundhouse.The seeding is as follows, along with their record prior to Jan. 22 (when seeding took place):Hutchinson... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Annual and Preventive Maintenance on Storm Sirens, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Annual and preventive maintenance on 11 sites of the City of McPherson’s storm sirens was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. The work to be done by Blue Valley Public Safety for a cost not to exceed $5,675 including changing out... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony: A Night of Celebration and Inspiration

Friday, January 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration as the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its Annual Awards Ceremony, an event dedicated to honoring the exceptional individuals and businesses that have made a significant impact on our community.Mark... Read More.

61st Annual McPherson Invitational Tournament Bracket Released

Wednesday, January 15

McPHERSON, Kan. - The tournament bracket for the 61st annual McPherson Invitational Tournament was released Wednesday, Jan. 15, where eight local schools will compete for the MIT title Jan. 23-25 at the McPherson High School Roundhouse.Ad Astra Radio will broadcast all McPherson High School games... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Change Order on Purchase of New Ambulance, Hears Annual EMS Report

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved a change order on purchase of a new Ambulance. EMS director Will Moore said there was an increase of $3,956 in the chassis cost from the bid originally accepted last April. This brings the total... Read More.

Multiple Area Players and Coaches Selected for 52nd Annual Shrine Bowl

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Shrine Bowl announced the 88 players that received invitations to the 2025 event on New Year's Day. The 52nd Annual Shrine Bowl will be held on Saturday, June 21 at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. In all, 13 players and four coaches... Read More.

Nominations Open for Great Bend Chamber Annual Awards

Wednesday, December 4

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for its 2024 Annual Awards. These prestigious honors recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership,... Read More.

Hospice & Homecare of Reno County Launches 37th Annual “Remember Me Tree” Campaign

Monday, December 2

By Hospice & Homecare of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County has proudly launched its 37th annual Remember Me Tree campaign, a heartfelt tradition dedicated to raising funds for families navigating end-of-life care. This cherished initiative offers community members an... Read More.

The Salvation Army Kicks Off Reno County Red Kettle Campaign, Announces $355K Annual Fundraising Goal

Friday, November 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army kicked off their Reno County Red Kettle Campaign last night during Downtown Hutchinson's Third Thursday. A $355,000 goal for their annual fundraising was announced by Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie, who is this year's honorary Christmas... Read More.