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Power Update from Wednesday Night Windstorm

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. —  All customers of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities who lost power in Wednesday night's windstorm have it back. The last of the power to be restored, just to the southwest of McPherson, came back on late this morning. At... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Update on Reno County Employee Crash Wednesday

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A single vehicle accident over the noon hour Wednesday west of Pretty Prairie resulted in three serious injuries and one fatality of Reno County Public Works employees. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Melvin Hoyle... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Well Issues and Construction Update

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Progress is being made on addressing water issues for Buhler USD 313's new Crusader Corner childcare facility at 56th and Plum. The USD 313 Board of Education heard an update from Sarah Sipe with Landmark Architects and Josh Vogel... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wellington Man

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Wellington Police Department reported that 67-year-old Ronald Cook was located and is now safe. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Thank you for your assistance during the alert.  Previous Release July 8, 2024 Statewide Silver Alert... Read More.

Hutch Chamber to Host Primary Election Candidate Forum

By the Hutchinson/Reno County ChamberHUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 22, 2024) — As the Primary Election draws near, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today they will be hosting a forum for Reno County Commission and Kansas State Legislature candidates that will be appearing on... Read More.

Storm Recovery Update for Hutchinson

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last night's severe thunderstorm caused significant damage throughout our city. The City Manager, Public Works Director, Forestry Superintendent, and Street Superintendent are currently forming an evaluation team to assess the extent of the damage and determine our... Read More.

Severance Street Waterline Repair Update

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 18, a significant break occurred in the 24-inch waterline under Severance Street, between 17th and 23rd Avenues.  Immediate repair efforts included the installation of a clamp on the damaged section. Unfortunately, the... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson Update: Final Week

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — We have reached the final week of the Mastermind McPherson County Survey. While significantly more surveys have been received than last year, there are a few communities that we still need more responses. Amount needed from community: Canton: 9Galva:... Read More.