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Hutchinson House Fire Claims Two Lives, Injures Two Others

Saturday, February 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early Saturday morning fire at a southeast Hutchinson residence killed two people and sent two others to the hospital. According to a statement from Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh and Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates, emergency personnel... Read More.

Tabor College Receives $1.3 million Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

Friday, January 31

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Fundraising for the renovation of the former Mary J. Regier Building, and future home of business and entrepreneurship, reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a $1.3 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. Tabor College must raise an additional... Read More.

Bethany College Hosts Over 500 Young Men for “Real Men Sing” Vocal Workshop

Friday, January 31

LINDSBORG, KAN., (JAN. 30, 2025) — Bethany College hosted over 500 young men from nearly 40 schools across Kansas on Jan. 30 for the annual Real Men Sing vocal workshop. This celebrated event provides an inspiring opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to explore... Read More.

Bipartisan Early Childhood Proposal Introduced in Kansas House and Senate

Friday, January 31

~Compromise Bill Streamlines Child Care Licensure and Regulatory Structures, Consolidates Existing Early Childhood Programs~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of Kansas legislators announced Friday that an early childhood compromise bill was introduced into both chambers of the Kansas Legislature. This bill streamlines... Read More.

Free Educational Program on Whitetail Deer Biology and Management

Friday, January 31

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Join us for an informative evening on Whitetail Deer Biology and Management at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College on Tuesday, February 25th. This free educational program will provide valuable insights for anyone interested in... Read More.

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Friday, January 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2.Seventh-through-tenth graders can participate in the program, which is hosted by the... Read More.

BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas.Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Foundation to Host 12th Annual Match Week

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual Match Week will take place March 3-7. A match of up to $110,000 is available for participating organizations, thanks to the Community ‘Dream’ Fund and a gift from the Gaeddert Family Fund. This will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Thursday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in honor of those who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Attempted Second Degree Murder Arrest

Thursday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Jan. 29, 2025, at 4:19 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an address on East 2nd Avenue for a battery in progress. Timothy W. Bohannan, 38 YOA of Hutchinson, was taken into custody on scene. During the... Read More.

Reno Co. Residents Invited to Apply for Cohort

Thursday, January 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Individuals looking to sharpen their leadership skills while applying them to an adaptive community challenge related to housing for vulnerable populations in Reno County are invited to complete an interest form for the 2025 Transformational Leadership Cohort.Since 2019, Hutchinson Community... Read More.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in the Kansas City Area

Thursday, January 30

Due to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Reno County Health Department has received many phone calls and wanted to provide the public with some information.Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease that has been around for centuries. Active TB is contagious, but... Read More.