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McPherson College Honors Young Alumni

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, five alumni — Adeola Grillo Coker '94, Erin '95 & Nathan '98 Swenson-Reinhold, and Paul '00 & Renata Lichty '02 Prose...

State Volleyball Pairings Announced

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — Pairings have been announced for KSHSAA state volleyball tournaments Friday and Saturday.Andale and McPherson qualified for the 4A state tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Andale, which won the substate they hosted, is seeded 5th and will play Eudora at 3:30...

Apartment Complex Fire in Hutchinson Saturday Afternoon

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — One person received minor injuries in a Saturday afternoon fire at an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Sierra Parkway in Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire units were called out at 1:35 PM...

September Labor Market Report

By the Kansas Department of Labor Communications Division IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for September 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the...

Missing Buhler Teen Sought

By the Reno County Sheriff's Office RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old Buhler teen.Eco Kinast has not been seen since October 15th

Street Repairs on West 30th from Jefferson to Madison

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Public Works Street Division will be making street repairs on West 30th Ave between North Jefferson St. and North Madison St., scheduled to commence on October 24th,...

Suspect Sought in Salina Robbery, Stabbing

By Ad Astra News SALINA, Kan.  — Salina Police are asking for assistance in locating two people suspected of robbing three people September 20th, stabbing one of them.In a release Friday it was...

Path to Pebble: Documentary Trailer Released

By McPherson College Administration McPHERSON, Kan. — Witness the thrill, excitement, and challenges McPherson College students experienced on their Path To Pebble! A 10-year project culminating at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, bringing home one of the top awards. A full-length documentary of the student...

Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is receiving more than $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental...

United Way New Office Ribbon Cutting Oct. 19

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Public is invited to a Chamber ribbon cutting at the United Way of Reno County’s new office at 3:30 on Thursday, October 19th. The office is located on the Chamber property at 111 N. Walnut,...