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McPherson County Sees Significant Rainfall and High Winds Over the Weekend

Sunday, May 25

Parts of central Kansas saw significant rainfall over the weekend, others saw minimal rain. The National Weather Service reported the heaviest band of rain was generally from north of Dodge City across Edwards and southern Stafford and Reno counties into Kingman and Sedgwick counties. Through... Read More.

USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, Announces Significant Wage Increases Across All Staff Levels

Tuesday, August 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Aug. 12, 2024) — USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, is proud to announce significant wage adjustments following the successful settlement of the professional negotiated agreement on August 12, 2024. These changes reflect the district's commitment to remaining competitive in... Read More.

Shafer Art Gallery Acquires Significant Art Collection Thanks to Generous Donation; Opening Reception June 7

Wednesday, June 5

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College is pleased to announce the acquisition of the "American Pastoral" art collection, made possible through a donation from renowned agrarian art collectors Mark and Carol Moseman.This... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Possession of a Hat Rack with Significant History

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners took possession of a hat rack Monday, one that has a lot of history tied to it.Retired Sheriff and former Commissioner Harris Terry a few years back came into possession of a hat rack that... Read More.

Update: Saturday Rainfall Leads to Significant Flooding Issues

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd UPDATED POST:SOUTHEAST Kan. — The Neosho River at Iola was at 19.86 feet as of 4 p.m. near crest and a little over a foot below the moderate flood level. It's forecast to fall below the 15 feet flood stage by mid-morning... Read More.

Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Tuesday, February 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (Feb. 26, 2024) — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.Amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College... Read More.

Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Monday, February 26

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. FEB. 26, 2024 — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution.Amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College... Read More.

Salvation Army Facing Significant Shortfall in Fundraising

Monday, January 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Hutchinson Salvation Army nears the end of their annual fundraising campaign they are in serious need of help.Serious need.Major Paul James said as of Monday they were still about 75 thousand dollars short of meeting their fundraising... Read More.

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm.Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during this morning's City Commission Meeting, and said that city-wide limb... Read More.