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MHS Roundhouse Update Raises More Questions

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — An update on the Roundhouse floor situation at McPherson High School at last night's USD 418 Board of Education meeting raised a lot more questions than provided answers, leading to an extended discussion that ended with the Board voting to pause... 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.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

FHSU Raises $180,000 on 5th Annual Giving Day

Friday, April 11

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day is a wrap, and once again, the Tiger family showed up in a big way. Preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling $180,000. This incredible show of support highlights the... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

Thursday, March 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024, the event... Read More.

Larned City Council Accepts H&H Roofing Bid for Repairs Following 2024 Hailstorms, Christmas Decoration Committee Raises $85K for New Christmas Lights

Tuesday, March 4

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday accepted a just over $120,000 bid from H&H Roofing for an assortment of roof and other repairs resulting from the second of two major hailstorms to hit Larned in 2024. This covers damage at the Fire... Read More.

Plum Creek Elementary PTO Raises $500 with Hutch Putt Fundraiser

Friday, October 25

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio was very honored to present $500 to the Plum Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The funds were raised on Oct. 11 at Hutch Putt in support of the school's PTO.Plum Creek... Read More.

USD 418 BOE Adopts Resolution Setting Property Tax Levy that Raises Property Tax Dollars for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — No members of the public spoke at McPherson USD 418's Revenue Neutral Rate or Budget hearings Monday night, following which the Board of Education adopted the resolution to set a property tax levy that would raise more property tax... Read More.

HCF Match Day Raises Nearly $380,000 for Reno Co. Nonprofits

Thursday, May 16

By Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Final numbers are tallied and Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Match Day raised nearly $380,000 for area nonprofit organizations and funds.A steady flow of donors made their way to the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson on May 1 to exercise... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $610,000 For Local Organizations

Thursday, March 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 4-8 over $610,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of over 50 county... Read More.

Unite For Rice County Match Week Raises a Staggering $208,801.68 for Rice County Community Foundation Funds

Wednesday, December 6

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Unite For Rice County Match Week has concluded on an astounding note, with an incredible collective effort resulting in a total donation of $138,801.72. This figure, magnified by the Patterson Family Foundation's generous match... Read More.