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Reno County Churches Unite for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Feeding the hungry isn’t a job for just one church. It takes a group of friends who believe that together we make a difference.For the eighth consecutive year, there will be a Thanksgiving Food Drive called “We’ll Leave Our Lights On.” Sanctuary... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $55,757.43 During Area School Drive

Wednesday, August 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just 3 days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2025 School Supply Drive raised $55,757.43 for the children of Reno County! This is the 7th year HFD has hosted the school supply drive and every year the community is very generous... Read More.

McPherson EMS Holds Successful School Supply Drive

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson EMS held their school supply drive over the weekend, and they did better than hoped - a lot better.They had a goal to fill seven Walmart shopping carts, but by the time they finished they doubled the total amount of... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Food Drive July 18, Honor Veterans in July 19 All-Star Game

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs will hold two special events July 18-19 at Hobart-Detter Field.Fri., July 18 will be the Food Drive for the Reno County Food Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, such as canned or dried foods, to... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Nears $1 Million Goal in Elevate GBK Campaign to Drive Economic Growth

Wednesday, May 28

$801,000 Raised to Date; Chamber Invites Final Investors to Join 30+ Local Supporters GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announced it has raised $801,000 toward its $1 million goal in the Elevate GBK Beyond Today Capital Campaign — a bold five-year... Read More.

Hutchinson Westlake Ace Hardware Stores and The Salvation Army Team Up for Annual Fan Drive to Help Communities Beat the Heat

Friday, May 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As temperatures begin to rise, Westlake Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army are once again joining forces to bring summer relief to those in need through their annual Fan Drive. The campaign runs May 19 through June 7 and... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program.The current lease... Read More.

“Bird Banger” to be Used to Drive Turkey Vultures from a McPherson Neighborhood

Thursday, April 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Over the next 10-14 days, starting tonight, McPherson residents, especially on the northwest side of town, may be hearing some loud booms. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden says it’s nothing to worry about. This is an attempt to drive turkey vultures... Read More.

24th District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive Results in Best Ever

Monday, December 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — This has been a record-breaking year for the Reno County District Attorney Toys for Tots Drive. Three boxes were filled with toys this year, resulting in 819 toys collected and an additional donation of $150.28 cash. They also collected... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Community Blood Drive This Thursday, American Red Cross to Give Out $10 Amazon Gift Cards

Monday, September 30

Story by Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.