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Hutchinson to Celebrate Smallville Festival on June 15-17, 2023

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, and the Cosmosphere, announce the 10th annual Smallville Festival, presented by First National Bank and taking place June 15-17. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this three-day celebration that pays homage to... Read More.

Mills Announces Assistants

By: Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Kenton Paulino, Chris Hollender and Quincy Acy will be the assistants on Paul Mills' inaugural Wichita State coaching staff, Mills formally announced.Mills, who was recently hired as WSU's 27th head men's basketball coach, will introduce additional members of... Read More.

95th Ave between Peace Rd and Sterling Rd closed until April 13th

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - 95th Avenue between Peace Road and Sterling Road will be temporarily closed.The closure, to all through traffic will begin Monday, April 10th, and last through Thursday, April 13th, 2023.The purpose is to allow for the replacement of a  crossroad pipe.

Kansas Now Has an Official State Land Fossil

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – Kansas now has an official state land fossil. Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan measure that designates the Silvisaurus Condrayi as the official state land fossil.The Silvisaurus was a medium-sized, four-legged, armored plant-eater. Its fossilized remains were... Read More.

SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline is May 9th

KANSAS - Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminds Kansas small non-farm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan... Read More.

Casey Lippoldt Named New Monarchs Skipper

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs organization has announced the hiring of a new Head Coach. Casey Lippoldt will be taking the reins of the program in its 15th season.Lippoldt has been coaching since 2009, where he started with the American Legion program in... Read More.

Hutch Rec Foundation Announces Hutch Flag Tag Initiative

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson residents now have an additional opportunity to show community pride while benefitting recreation programs and facilities in Hutchinson and Reno County. Later in 2023, Hutchinson and Reno County vehicle owners will have the opportunity to purchase a Hutch Flag Tag through... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Seeking OMEGA Nominations

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The OMEGA Award was created by the McPherson Chamber in 2005 to recognize 8th-grade students in McPherson County for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive attitudes, considerate actions and courage to overcome life’s challenges."Goodness is about... Read More.

KBI Investigating Death in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a man believed to have shot himself while authorities were conducting a search warrant at his residence. On Monday, April 10, shortly after 11 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.