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Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning Receive Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Small Business of the Month Award

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber is pleased to present the August Small Business of the Month Award to Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning.Ron Sturgeon began his career at Stevens, Inc., where he worked for 16 years. But the day after his youngest... Read More.

Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Wednesday, August 20

Appeal periods are now open with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources on proposed floodplain maps for Allen and Neosho counties. The Allen County map was released for public review in November 2023 with the Neosho County Map released in August... Read More.

Chanute Police Arrest Two Men in Separate Cases

Wednesday, August 20

CHANUTE, Kan. — Chanute Police made two arrests Tuesday in separate cases, each involving multiple chargesOne of the arrests was the result of an investigation into child sex crimes launched in March. 21-year-old Dakota Pearson of Chanute was taken into custody on suspicion of... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Transition of Smallville Festival to Original Founder

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Since 2015, Hutchinson Recreation Commission (Hutch Rec) has organized and hosted the annual Smallville Festival, an event that celebrates Hutchinson as Smallville, Kansas from the Superman comic books.Hutch Rec assumed leadership of the festival at the request of its founding members,... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto

Wednesday, August 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS, LLC, Ellis County

Wednesday, August 20

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS public water supply system located in Ellis County.This advisory does not affect customers who receive water from the City of Hays or the... Read More.

GBHS to Host “Think Before You Post” – The Power of Social Media Tour with Chet Kuplen

Wednesday, August 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Parents and guardians of USD 428 students in grades 6–12 are invited to an important and eye-opening presentation at Great Bend High School Auditorium, 2027 Morton Street, on Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The program, “Think Before... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Anika Paulsrud, Buhler Girls Golf

Wednesday, August 20

Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week, Anika Paulsrud with Buhler Girls Golf.The week - Paulsrud claimed first place at the City of Hutchinson 2025 Junior Championships on Aug. 8 at Carey Park. Paulsrud won the girls 14-and-over division by carding an... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Despair About $60 Million Annual Cost of Contract Nurses at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, August 19

Larned, Osawatomie superintendents outline reasons to keep private contract labor TOPEKA, Kan. — The state of Kansas invests more than $60 million annually to hire contract nursing staff to work at state psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie, but the financial boost hasn’t closed job... Read More.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.

Hutch CF Hires Marketing and Development Associate

Tuesday, August 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces Meg Hilst as its marketing and development associate.Hilst joined the Community Foundation on Aug. 12. She will assist the communications and development team in implementing the foundation’s communications and development strategy through marketing support and event coordination.Hilst... Read More.

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Several area FFA members are among 75 from Kansas who will be presented the American FFA Degree at the 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo later this year.The American FFA Degree, the organization's highest honor, recognizes the effort members apply towards their... Read More.