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USD 418 BOE Approves 2-part Bond Question, Facility Plan, Reducing Number of Elementary Schools

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After several months of intensive discussion, informational open houses, and more discussion, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a long-range facilities plan and to submit to voters in a March 3rd special election a... Read More.

Another Facility Option for USD 418 Presented, Preliminary Survey Results Released

Wednesday, November 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — There is yet another option on the table for facility improvements in McPherson USD 418. A concept presented by architect Duane Cash to the USD 418 Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday night is one that makes a couple... Read More.

Jacam Catalyst Expands Capabilities with Sterling Facility Upgrades

Tuesday, November 11

KANSAS (November 2025) – Jacam Catalyst, a leading manufacturer and full-service provider of oilfield chemicals, announces several new developments underway at the Sterling, KS facility. The newly renovated office space is designed to improve efficiency in design and process engineering. A new 6,900-square-foot fabrication... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Looks In-Depth at One Facility Option Monday

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education took a deeper dive Monday night into one of three options for facility options that have been presented to patrons in recent meetings, and a timeline on what it would take to construct them.Duane... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.

McPherson School Board Reviews Costs for Facility Options, Community Meetings Scheduled Wednesday, October 22nd

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Board of Education members Monday night got their first look at the costs that would be involved with a number of facility options a long range facility study committee has been reviewing. As it relates to McPherson High... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donates to Hutchinson YMCA, Supporting Fundraising for New Facility

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 15, 2025) — The Hutchinson YMCA was recently presented with a generous donation from Lowen Corporation, aimed at furthering the development of the new YMCA facility currently under construction. The new Hutchinson YMCA branch, encompassing 75,000 square feet, is poised to... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Resident Death

Sunday, July 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Adan Morales Jr., 54, died Friday, July 18, 2025. Morales was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1, 2025. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to... Read More.

KCC Approves Settlement Agreements Allowing Evergy to Recover Costs to Build Two Gas Plants and a Solar Facility

Tuesday, July 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — This afternoon, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved two settlement agreements which allow Evergy Kansas Central (EKC) to recover the cost of three new generation facilities intended to meet increasing electric demand and improve reliability. Last fall, the utility announced plans... Read More.

Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - On June 24th, 2025, at approximately 01:43, a male inmate housed at the Reno County Correctional Facility was found unresponsive during routine safety checks by correctional staff.Jail Personnel and emergency responders were immediately notified. Despite efforts by on-site... Read More.

Pittsburg State Begins Work on Dedicated Outdoor Track & Field Facility

Tuesday, June 24

PITTSBURG, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - An outdoor track and field facility for which construction has begun at Pittsburg State will improve safety, will match the standard of excellence achieved in recent years by athletes and coaches, and could play a role in the local... Read More.