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Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

Friday, January 16

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program

Friday, January 16

WASHINGTON, DC (January 16, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource... Read More.

From Ideas to Impact: MCCF Celebrates 25 Years With “Dream” Grants

Thursday, January 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special round of “Dream” grants, open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, along with a series of community celebrations across the county. To commemorate 25 years of community-based impact,... Read More.

Visit Hutch Welcomes Emma Zolgmann as New Group Services Coordinator

Thursday, January 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 14, 2026) — Visit Hutch is excited to announce the addition of Emma Zolgmann as the organization’s new Group Services Coordinator, effective January 12, 2026. In her new role, Emma will be responsible for coordinating and supporting group events, meetings, and... Read More.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names The Wesley Among Best in Kansas

Thursday, January 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 2026) — The Wesley has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing... Read More.

Golden Waves Grain Announces Strategic Investment from the Foote Family to Advance $200 Million Goodland Milling & Bakery Project

Thursday, January 15

GOODLAND, Kan. (January 8, 2026) — Golden Waves Grain, LLC (“GWG”) today announced that the Foote Family has made a significant strategic investment in the company, marking a major milestone in the development of GWG’s planned grain mill and commercial bakery campus in Goodland,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Lyon County in Honor of Former Mayor Evora Wheeler

Thursday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags be flown at half-staff in Lyon County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in honor of former Mayor Evora Wheeler. “For decades, Evora Wheeler was a... Read More.

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Thursday, January 15

Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy’s workforce compared to national average of 5% KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) — Evergy’s strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes Hutchinson Wrestling as Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month

Thursday, January 15

Each month, Ad Astra Radio is recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month from area high schools. The Boys Team of the Month for December goes to Hutchinson Wrestling! The month: The Salthawks had a great December against a rugged schedule. They finished... Read More.

Garden Tip: Winter months are a good time to force paperwhite blooms

Thursday, January 15

Gardeners can get a head start on growing delicate-looking flower indoors MANHATTAN, Kan. — It may sound a bit aggressive, but forcing paperwhite flowers to bloom during the winter months is actually a gentle nudge to grow roots, shoots and flowering stems indoors. Kansas State University... Read More.

Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Thursday, January 15

(Washington, D.C., January 14, 2026) — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., USDA National... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Option Contract for Newton Depot

Wednesday, January 14

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000. The depot property... Read More.