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Reno County Sabres Capture Fairfield Falcon Classic Title

Sunday, December 14

The Reno County Sabres boys basketball team captured the 2025 Fairfield Falcon Classic championship with a 57-51 title-game victory over Flinthills Friday night.Luke Asberry led the Sabres with 24 points. Sam Loewen added 9 points and Colt Smith 8.The Fairfield High School boys basketball... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC Grants

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2026 Youth Philanthropy Council grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in grants to youth-serving organizations from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures.The declaration had... Read More.

Smoky Valley Wrestlers Place 4th at Riley County Falcon Duals

Sunday, December 7

The Smoky Valley High School wrestling team posted a 2-3 record at the 2025 Riley County Falcon Duals Saturday and placed fourth in the tournament.The Vikings defeated Perry-Lecompton 27-27 (the tie was broken based on near fall points) and Marysville HS 42-30.Smoky Valley lost... Read More.

Southern Coffey County High School Expands Student Opportunities with Esports and New Spring Sports Cooperative

Wednesday, December 3

Southern Coffey County High School is broadening its extracurricular horizons with the launch of a new Esports program and a cooperative agreement with Colony-Crest High School that will allow SCC students to participate in baseball and softball beginning this spring.Athletic Director Robert Dickinson shared... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Discuss Board Appointments, Hear Airport Project Update, Defer Action on Striping Bids

Wednesday, December 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — During Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, Commissioner David Lee was appointed as one of the two Allen County Representatives on the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center board. Commissioner John Brocker was appointed as Lee's alternate.Commissioners discussed other board appointments that... Read More.

McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Contest – 2026 Guidelines

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has announced "A Star Spangled Celebration" as the theme of the 113th annual event. The All Schools Day executive planning committee has now opened the 2026 Button Design Contest, inviting all area residents to... Read More.

McPherson County Toy Run Parade Canceled, Other Events Still On

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Due to forecast rain, wind, and cold temperatures, the McPherson County Toy Run parade for Saturday has been cancelledThe Sloppy Joe Feed, toy auction and toy-turn in at the McPherson American Legion IS STILL ON. That will begin Saturday afternoon at... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County for KDHE, KS

Wednesday, November 26

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because the city could not maintain the minimum required chlorine residual throughout the... Read More.

State Fair Edges Neosho County Men’s Basketball in One Point Thriller

Tuesday, November 25

Sedalia, MO - Neosho County men's basketball went toe-to-toe with State Fair Community College on Saturday afternoon, falling just short in a tough 69–68 road loss. The matchup featured multiple momentum swings and a strong defensive effort from both squads, but the Panthers ultimately came... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

Tuesday, November 25

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a... Read More.