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Two Major Donations Announced for Hope’s Cradle Project in Hutchinson

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System announced Thursday receipt of over $33,000 in donations for the Hope's Cradle project. Hope's Cradle is a project to save infants from unsafe abandonment by installing secure and safe baby... Read More.

Fort Hays State Students Win Entrepreneurial Challenge

By University Communications   HAYS, Kan. — A team of students from Fort Hays State narrowly edged out a University of Connecticut team in the inaugural Werth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Nov. 29. The event, sponsored by Peter Werth in collaboration with FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses Border Security with Kansas Reporters Thursday

By Lucky Kidd   U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS) talked about border security as it relates to a four-pronged “puzzle” promoted by President Biden in a news conference with Kansas reporters Thursday, which all 49 Republicans voted against Wednesday night. Marshall said that “puzzle" (as proposed)... Read More.

Revolution Church Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Opening of New Space

By Brenna Eller   McPHERSON, Kan. — Just in time for the Christmas season, Revolution Free Methodist Church, located at 1337 W. Kansas Ave hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new expanded space that includes youth classrooms, restrooms (for youth and adults),... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donations Benefit Local Organizations

By Lowen Corporation   HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Seven area organizations were recent recipients of $1,500 donations from Lowen Corporation. Lowen President Tracy Metzger and Paige Evans, Director of Human Resources presented checks to representatives of Brighthouse, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County, Kansas Honor Flight,... Read More.

Community Foundation Grants $30K to 14 Reno County Projects

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to groups and nonprofit organizations serving Reno County. Fourteen projects received funding from Changemakers at Work grants at a ceremony Nov. 16 at Pizaacos, 112 S.... Read More.

McPherson YMCA Honored by Safe Kids Kansas

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA was recognized this week by Safe Kids Kansas as recipient of the Outstanding Partnership for the Child Safety Award for a life jacket loaner station they launched this past spring. Through the program, swimmers and boaters... Read More.