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Four Escape Early Hutchinson House Fire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) crews were dispatched to a house fire reported at 547 E. 1st St., Hutchinson Monday morning at 4:20 a.m.According to HFD Chief Steven Beer, crews found heavy smoke pushing from the attic upon arriving at the two-story... Read More.

Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at the Nex-Tech Grandstand

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Josiah Queen performing with Ben Fuller in an evening of heartfelt music, faith, and inspiration at the Nex-Tech Grandstand at the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.Josiah... Read More.

Next 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The next Legislative Forum for the 2025 legislative session is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 W. 11th Ave.The Reno County legislators who have been invited to participate are Senator Michael... Read More.

Celebrating GUNBROS Groundbreaking

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — GUNBROS on the groundbreaking of their new 11,000-square-foot facility at 17th & Faubion in Hutchinson, held on February 28, 2025. Since launching their first retail location on South Main in Hutchinson in 2019, GUNBROS has experienced significant growth.The new space... Read More.

Second Inmate Death in a Week at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the second time this week, an inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Friday Devon Malechi Stutesman, 24, died Monday at an area hospital where he had been taken after being found unresponsive in... Read More.

Upcoming Road Closures in McPherson County

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Department representative David Hammar shared two road closures for the public to be aware of in the next few weeks.The McPherson County Public Works Department will be starting road construction just west of 8th Ave on... Read More.

Celebrate 25 Years of Walk Kansas

Dust off those walking shoes and join the fun and challenge of Walk Kansas, running March 30th -May 24th! This is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive... Read More.

Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Reno County now have a new way to combat property fraud, a rising financial crime. Reno County has added Fraud Notify as part of their recently installed new land records management system.Fraud Notify is offered free-of-charge to help... Read More.

New 2+2 Criminal Justice Agreement Between Bethany College and HutchCC

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) through a new 2+2 articulation agreement in Criminal Justice. This agreement provides students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration... Read More.