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County Development Valuations Exceed $3.9 Million in July

Planning and zoning permits include residential expansion and agricultural chicken barn construction.

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County Commission Delays Furniture Purchase for Building Project

Commissioners seek clarification on installation costs and sit-stand desk options before approving expenditure.

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City Fast-Tracks $66K Paving Project on Myers Street Before School Year

Commission approves emergency funding to complete work on school bus route ahead of schedule.

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McPherson Public Schools Announce August 2025 Meal Menus

McPherson USD 418 has released its breakfast and lunch menus for the remainder of August 2025

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McPherson High School Achieves Prestigious Charter Status from National Speech & Debate Association

Highest Honor Recognizes School's Excellence in Competition, Service, and Student Development

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McPherson County Jail Logs

August 8-10

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McPherson Obituaries

August 8-10

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Why congressional redistricting is blowing up across the US this summer

By: Shauneen Miranda and Jacob Fischler - Stateline

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Kansas Rep. Davids Highlights Performance in Congressional Softball Game

WASHINGTON — Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids took to social media Saturday to showcase her performance in the 17th annual Congressional Women's softball game, which raised more than $650,000 for breast cancer support. The July 16 game at Audi Field pitted members of Congress against the Bad News Babes

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Teen Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash in Saline County

SALINA, Kan. — A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Burma Road and Crawford Street in Saline County. Colton D. Bettenbrock of Brookville was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after the 5:30 p.m. crash, according to the Kansas Highway

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Hutchinson School District Implements Strict Cell Phone Policy for 2025-26 School Year

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education has adopted a comprehensive policy restricting student use of cell phones, headphones and earbuds during school hours for the 2025-26 academic year. The policy varies by grade level, with the most restrictive measures applying to younger students. Elementary school students in kindergarten

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Fight for Hope dinner a success

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County raised $2,833 at its annual Fight for Hope dinner in Hutchinson on Thursday. The fundraising event featured live music, a silent auction, building tours and a meal from Salt City Brewery. Guest speaker Benjamin Anderson shared Matthew 25:40: "Truly

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Hutchinson CC Partners with Barton to Expand Respiratory Care Training

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has signed a partnership agreement with Barton Community College to expand access to respiratory care education in central Kansas, addressing a growing workforce shortage in the healthcare field. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a pathway for Barton students to complete general

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Kansas SAR Chapters Unite to Dedicate Heritage Oak

Local patriotic organizations collaborate on Liberty Tree Project to honor American Revolution heritage

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Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies at 97

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — James A. "Jim" Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission and helped turn near-disaster into what the space agency called a "successful failure," died Aug. 7 at his home in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97. Lovell&

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Area police logs

Reno County Daily Jail Log - August 9, 2025 12:35 AM: JASON ODELL, white male age 51, arrested for DUI 9:50 AM: TROY OTTINGER, white male age 55, arrested for felony possession of stolen property (motor vehicle), possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving

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Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Magby, Barbara Joan Livingston, Richard "Wayne" Burnside, Michael Ray Eisenbarth, Randy D. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

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McPherson Youth Fitness Program Announces Schedule Changes for Fall 2025

FYR Mac-Town Adapts Programming to Better Serve County's Young Athletes

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American Legion Post 140 to Host 'Boots and Bling' Mother-Daughter Event

LINDSBORG, Kan. – American Legion Post 140 will host "Boots and Bling, It's A Classy Girl Thing," a special mother-daughter event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the post located at 524 E State Street. The event is designed

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From the office of Dr. Marshall

The following are recent news releases from Senator Roger Marshall.

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Topeka Events Calendar: From Theater to Zoo Adventures, Capital City Offers Diverse August Entertainment

TOPEKA, Kan. — The capital city is hosting a variety of entertainment options this weekend and beyond, ranging from Shakespeare productions to family-friendly activities at local museums and outdoor venues. The Beacon will present "The Taming of the Shrew" from Thursday through Saturday, with showtimes at 7:30 p.

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Historic Clark Doll Stands as Testament to Segregation's Impact on Children in Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. — A small plastic doll with dark skin sits behind glass at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, representing one of the most significant psychological studies in civil rights history. The Clark Doll, used by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark during groundbreaking research in the 1940s,

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U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall takes flight for appeal on improving air ambulance reimbursement

By Tim Carpenter - Kansas Reflector

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SNAP Cuts in Federal Budget Could Force Grocery Store Closures in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. — Cuts to federal food assistance programs included in recently passed budget legislation could force grocery stores to close across Kansas, creating new food deserts in communities that already struggle with access to fresh food, according to grocery operators and researchers. The legislation, which President Donald Trump signed into

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From the office of the Governor

The following are recent news releases from Gov. Laura Kelly's office.