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Support Needed to Sustain McPherson Middle School Supply Closet

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The future of McPherson Middle School's School Supply Closet is in doubt, and they need your help.The supply closet, started in 2020 by members of that year's Leadership McPherson class to assist students at MMS with school supplies during the school... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Adding Ten Minutes to School Days in Event of Snow Days Needed, Approves New Policies

Tuesday, February 11

BUHLER, Kan. — In order to provide some headroom in the event additional snow days are needed, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved adding another ten minutes to the school day starting Monday, and if needed, change Friday, April 25 to... Read More.

Free Dental Clinic Coming to Hutchinson Jan. 17-18, Volunteers Needed

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation will be holding its 24th Kansas Mission of Mercy Dental project January 17-18 in Hutchinson, KS at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Meadowlark Building."The KMOM project is a free dental clinic where... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat... Read More.

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area.Harvey County Emergency Management said there... Read More.

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise.Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if they are stranded on the road... Read More.

Financial Donations Needed for Goodfellows of Southern Rice County

Wednesday, December 6

STERLING, Kan. — The Goodfellows of Southern Rice County announced reminders on their Facebook page since it is almost Goodfellows week.If you are in need of assistance, the deadline to sign up is Dec. 10. Sterling Grade School is collecting items by... Read More.

Volunteers Still Needed for Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23

Wednesday, November 15

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — Volunteers are still needed for the 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 23, 2023, at the Community Building. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help with setup on Wednesday and cleanup on Thursday after the meal.The... Read More.

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors... Read More.

Funding Needed For ‘Baby Box’ At McPherson Fire Department

Thursday, June 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Fire Department is looking for funding to install a newborn safety device. This project comes in response to the recent introduction of Kansas House Bill 2024. The bill, currently under revision, will allow for the legal abandonment of a... Read More.

Reno County Residents Needed to Complete Youth Resources and Needs Assessment Survey

Thursday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Have an opinion about after-school and youth services options in Hutchinson? Throughout June, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is conducting a community survey about resources and needs for youth in the Hutchinson area as well as perceptions of the... Read More.

Friday Evening Storms Bring Much Needed Rainfall to Parts of Central Kansas

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storms that moved through central Kansas Friday night and early Saturday morning produced some hail, but the big story was that parts of the region saw their heaviest rainfall in quite some time. The National Weather Service in Wichita said that the... Read More.