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Honorary Officer Isaiah Rivera Sworn Into McPherson Police Department

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Isaiah Rivera, of McPherson was sworn in as the McPherson KS Police Department's Honorary Officer on March 15, 2024. In a statement on social media, the McPherson Police Department shared, “Isaiah has shown true bravery in his battle against... Read More.

Grant Opportunities from the Kansas Department of Corrections

Friday, February 9

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Kansas Government is pleased to announce that the Kansas Department of Corrections has two funding opportunities to be made aware of. First is the FY2025 Non-Matching Funds Juvenile Crime Community Prevention GrantThis funding opportunity is... Read More.

Barton Education Department to Host Education Apprenticeship Fair

Thursday, February 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host an informational fair about a new statewide education apprenticeship program created by the Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the Cavanaugh Room in... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Celebrates Promotions of 29 Personnel with Pinning Ceremony

Tuesday, December 26

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — December was a great month for Hutch Fire. The department was able to celebrate the promotion of 29 personnel with a promotion and pinning ceremony held on Dec 7th. The tradition of the pinning ceremony allows for... Read More.

Health Department Takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Monday, November 20

By Reno County KS Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students in the Rise Up Reno prevention network Kara Cape, Jaycie Rutherford, and Hailey Cape and Reno County Health Department Educators Tonya Culp and Thomas Simmons shared information with people about the Great American... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Collaborate on Infant Safety Box Project

Thursday, November 9

By the Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This week the Hutchinson Fire Department, in collaboration with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, launched an initiative to raise funds to install two Hope's Cradles into two different fire station locations within the... Read More.

Climate + Energy Project awarded $400,000 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings UP Program

Thursday, October 26

By the Climate + Energy Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Climate + Energy Project is pleased to announce that its program, Energy Navigators, has been awarded $400,000 in Phase 1 funding to build community-driven pathways to upgrading homes, improving home energy efficiency, reducing energy burden,... Read More.

Barton Music Department to Play Combined Instrumental Concerts with Sterling College

Tuesday, October 17

By Barton Community College The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present a pair of exchange concerts with Sterling College at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sterling College, and at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free for both... Read More.

Swartzendruber Tabbed to Lead Bethel College Athletics Department

Wednesday, September 27

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - Bethel College announces the appointment of Tim Swartzendruber as the new Athletic Director starting Oct. 16, 2023. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in sports and education, Swartzendruber brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a track record of... Read More.

Barton Performing Arts Department presents “Autumn Arts” sneak preview concert

Friday, September 22

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Performing Arts Department will host its annual “Autumn Arts” sneak preview concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The show will feature performances by the Barton Music Department... Read More.

Bethany College Music Department Announces Annual Faculty Recital

Wednesday, September 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Bethany College Music Department is pleased to present its annual Faculty Recital, scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the Pearson Chapel on the Bethany College campus.The program will showcase the talents of Bethany College Music... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Looking for Airsoft Shooter

Thursday, September 14

By McPherson County CrimeStoppersMcPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, The McPherson Police Department responded to two separate areas within the City Limits of McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas in reference to multiple individuals being shot with airsoft guns.The victims reported the vehicle was... Read More.