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“$20 Bill” Challenge Accepted!

Every $20 Bill worth double at Red Kettles thanks to challenge matches. By Paul Major James, the Hutchinson Salvation Army   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Dec. 7, 2024) — The Salvation Army’s $20 Bill Challenge returns to the Reno County community the final 3 Saturdays before Christmas. This is... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Florence

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment   FLORENCE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Florence - public water supply system located in Marion County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Rice County Jail Escapee

By Lucky Kidd   RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A traffic stop near Claflin Thursday led to two arrests, one involving an escape warrant from Rice County. According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellindir, deputies stopped a car on K-156 belonging to Nathan Manley of Holyrood, who had... Read More.

Kansas to Bless First Baby Box in the State

By Safe Haven Baby Boxes   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives just got a little easier in Hutchinson, Kansas, as our newest baby box will be blessed on December 5th, 2024. The newest addition represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide a safe and... Read More.

Great Bend Boil Water Advisory Rescinded

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The boil water advisory for the City of Great Bend’s public water supply system has been rescinded according to a statement posted this morning by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).  KDHE issued the advisory due to a loss... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Groundbreaking Celebrated Wednesday

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Before what was described as perhaps the largest crowd ever to attend such an event, ground was formally broken Wednesday afternoon for the new Hutchinson YMCA to be located just east of 20th and Lorraine. Several representatives from the... Read More.

Meeting Series Jan. 21 – Feb. 11: Leaving a Lasting Legacy

By Carol Engle, K-State Research and Extension Frontier District   OVERBROOK, Kan. — A workshop series for women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans. “Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held... Read More.