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Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors... Read More.

Loeb Promoted to Associate Athletic Director at MC

Tuesday, July 11

Courtesy of McPherson College Athletics (macbulldogs.com) - Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced Thursday (July 6) that Ed Loeb has been promoted to Associate Athletic Director, effective immediately."Ed was instrumental in guiding the Athletics Department through the Spring semester in the absence of an Athletics... Read More.

$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Tuesday, July 11

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A $10 million project on a section of highway previously designated as K-14 in Reno and Rice counties is expected to begin Thursday, July 20.This 17-mile section, of what had been K-14, was replaced last month by a new K-14... Read More.

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Tuesday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state aid under the first four years of the Gannon school finance... Read More.

Late Night in the Phog Set for Oct. 6

Tuesday, July 11

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas Athletics is set to host the 39th Annual Late Night in the Phog presented by HyVee on Friday, Oct. 6, in historic Allen Fieldhouse.Late Night started in 1985 and features music by the... Read More.

Shawnee County Judge Suspends Kansas Policy Allowing Gender Changes to Driver’s Licenses

Tuesday, July 11

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Shawnee County District Court judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday to prevent Kansans from amending gender declarations on driver’s licenses pending further consideration of a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach.Kobach filed suit Friday... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec, in partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is bringing back the popular community festival Hutch Fest in Fall 2023.Hutch Fest will take place October 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson and will include feature events as well as... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education held Annual Reorganization Meeting

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 10th. During the meeting, Cheryl Thompson nominated Valarie Gibson-Smith as President. The motion carried, 6-0, with Gibson-Smith recusing herself from the vote. Gibson-Smith immediately took her seat and... Read More.

Female Victim Dies from Injuries Sustained in Single Vehicle Accident

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Thursday, July 6th, Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 2100 block of North Waldron for a crash involving a single vehicle vs power pole. The incident occurred shortly after... Read More.

Convoy of Hope Brings Help to Families in Need on July 29th

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several Hutchinson churches are partnering to sponsor Convoy of Hope’s free drive-thru event on Saturday, July 29th, at 9 a.m. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The mission is to bring help and hope to families in need.Rain or shine, Convoy of... Read More.

The Summit and Inspired Spine Health Partner to Introduce Innovative Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Hutchinson

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A groundbreaking, minimally-invasive spine surgery is now available in Hutchinson, Kansas, thanks to a partnership between The Summit and Inspired Spine Health. One of the method’s pioneers, renowned neuro-spine surgeon Dr. Hamid Abassi, is now conducting surgeries at The Summit in... Read More.

Texas Tops Big 12 Volleyball Preseason Poll for 13th Consecutive Season

Monday, July 10

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference (big12sports.com) - Texas was voted the Big 12 volleyball favorite for a league-record 13th year in a row. The Longhorns have been picked atop the poll each season since 2011 and have been the unanimous choice for the past three... Read More.