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Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners and Representatives of Fuqua Construction Kick Off $6.7M Renovation Project with Wall Smashing Ceremony

Monday, December 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission on Monday accepted a quote from United Fire Group of $15,574 for builder's risk insurance on the County Building renovation project. Under the contract with Fuqua Construction, the County was required to provide that coverage.As... Read More.

Warriors On Fire Early, but Struggle Late in Loss to Threshers

Friday, December 13

BOX SCORESTERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - The Warriors got off to a hot start against Bethel College on Wednesday night, but the night turned cold after ten minutes of play. Once Sterling gave up their lead, they were never able to get it back.... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves McPherson Fire Department Dive Team Fees for Non-Emergency Water Recovery Assistance

Tuesday, December 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on a request from the Fire Department, McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved fees for non-emergency water recovery assistance. As presented by Fire Chief Chad Mayberry, the fees would allow for recovery of costs incurred when the department's dive team is... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Two Separate Fires Over 24-Hour Period

Monday, December 9

By Fire Chief Steven R. Beer, Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 18 emergency incidents yesterday that included two significant fires. Just after noon yesterday, the department was called for a car fire on Osborne and Plum. First... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Home to the First Baby Box in Kansas; 294th in the Nation

Thursday, December 5

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This morning marked a day of great significance for the State of Kansas as well as the City of Hutchinson. The newest baby box of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes was unveiled today at Hutchinson Fire Station 1, 2222... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will be holding a press conference at Fire Station 1 (2222 N. Main St.,) on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.The conference (open to the public) will be the unveiling of a Safe Haven Baby Box, which... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Merger of Eight Rural Fire Districts in Reno County

Wednesday, November 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — On Wednesday, the Reno County Commission approved the merger of eight of the nine rural fire districts in Reno County into a single fire district. This brings a conclusion to discussions on fire district issues that began in... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Two Structure Fires Over Weekend

Saturday, November 23

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called to two structure fires over the weekend.The first fire was reported at 5:18 AM Saturday at a residence in the 600 block of East Avenue A. Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first... Read More.

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas.McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just before 4 PM found smoke coming from the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Replacement of Fire Department Pagers and Approve Other Items at Tuesday Meeting, Changes to McPherson County Toy Run Route

Tuesday, November 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the replacement of Fire Department pagers at a cost not to exceed $18.259.50. The existing pagers are aging and require frequent repairs that can cost half as much as a new one, and McPherson County Communications... Read More.

Structure Fire at 1400 Block Briarwood Lane

Tuesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — At 11:32 a.m., the McPherson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1400 block of Briarwood Lane.Fire Chief Chad Mayberry released a statement about the fire, sharing that upon arrival, firefighters faced heavy flames originating from a two-car... Read More.