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Salvation Army “Fight for Hope” Fundraiser Dinner

By the Salvation Army of HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Hutchinson Kansas will be having their annual fundraising dinner on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Cosmosphere and Space Center, located at 1100 N. Plum Street in Hutchinson, Kansas.... Read More.

Back Where ‘Big Mac’ Belongs

By Brenna EllerRob Mackey is thrilled to be back in the radio world as the current morning On-Air Personality for KWHK FM at Ad Astra Radio.Although his father’s legacy radio station KWHK AM went off the air in the nineties, Mackey gets to share... Read More.

Rural Messenger to Become Official Newspaper for Reno County

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners are making a change in the newspaper used for their official publications.After reviewing proposals submitted by the Hutchinson News, Ninnescah Valley News out of Pretty Prairie and the Haven-based newspaper, Rural Messenger, Commissioners voted 4-1 at the Reno... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit Reviews County Survey

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON, Kan. — Some 100 people from across McPherson County gathered Thursday morning to discuss a variety of issues facing the county and ideas to address them. The Mastermind McPherson County Summit reviewed findings of an online survey that was conducted earlier... Read More.

Minding Our Business Sterling Presents Agribusiness Affair

STERLING, Kan. — On Aug. 1, from 11-2 at Sterling Grade School, an Agribusiness Affair, presented by Minding Our Business Sterling will feature information on Shop Kansas Farms, Kansas Farm Bureau, Zimm's Feedlot, Harvest Hub, Central Prairie Coop, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture.... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Responds to Lawsuit Findings

KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol sent out a statewide update reviewing the Court’s recent decision and said they respect the Judge’s conclusions and recommendations.On July 20, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas dismissed the federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and... Read More.

MeadowLARK Grant Program Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — On July 24, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.“MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be... Read More.