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Royer Family Named Farm Focus Family of the Year

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Farm Focus Family Award began in 1985 as part of National Farm City Week. There have now been over 100 families in Reno County that have been recognized for their contributions to Reno County Agriculture. This year’s Farm Focus Family... Read More.

Hutchinson Chamber Names Farm Focus Family of the Year, Honors Local Businesses at November Breakfast

Wednesday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 12, 2025) - On Wednesday morning, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its November membership breakfast, sponsored by PrairieLand Partners, celebrating local achievements in business and agriculture.The event kicked off by naming Acoustic Contracting, Inc. as the November Small Business... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Discuss Ongoing Dispute on North Myers Court; Public Works to Focus on Fixing Potholes

Tuesday, September 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ongoing issues were discussed related to a property in the 1300 block of North Myers Court at Tuesday's McPherson Commission meeting. An ongoing dispute has been going on between a couple of property owners, and last Friday City Attorney Ann Elliott... Read More.

Fair Fun and Future Focus: A Morning with the Hutch Chamber at the Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan (September 10, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair kicked off this morning with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast at the 1861 Club on the fairgrounds. The breakfast featured insightful speakers, beginning with Tim Steffensmeier, Assistant Vice President and Director for... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Host Community Focus Groups Jan. 16 and Jan. 27: USD 418 Board Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on January 13, 2025.The Board has scheduled two special meetings for January 16 and January 27 at 6:00PM to host Community Focus Groups. These groups are part of our ongoing... Read More.

Rice Community Healthcare Announces Rebrand to Reflect Focus on Family Medicine and Unified System

Monday, September 16

By Rice Community Healthcare/Rice Community Health RICE COUNTY, Kan. (September 2024) — Rice Community Healthcare is excited to unveil a new branding initiative designed to align its services more closely with its focus on family medicine and community-centered care. As part of this rebrand, the... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items.Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

Buhler Wallops Ulysses, Turns Focus to McPherson Rematch

Friday, October 27

By Brad Hallier BUHLER, Kan. - Buhler wasn't caught looking forward to a rematch with McPherson on Friday, although after the second-seeded Crusaders whipped Ulysses 62-16 on Friday in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, they can now officially prepare for the rematch.Buhler... Read More.

Pro Football Focus Ranks Andy Reid as the Best Head Coach in the NFL

Friday, June 30

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter (chiefs.com) - Pro Football Focus published their rankings of the top head coaches in the National Football League on Wednesday, and after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their second Super Bowl title in four seasons, Andy Reid topped the... Read More.

Crop Insurance in Focus During Second Ag Committee Hearing on 2023 Farm Bill

Thursday, February 9

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses Thursday during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s second hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing focused on... Read More.