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Rice County Health Department Reports High Influenza-Like Illness

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - Rice County Health Department is reporting high levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in the community, which may impact students and staff in USD 405. Influenza-like illness refers to fever accompanied by cough and/or sore throat and may be caused... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces New Administrative Assistant

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to welcome Kate Irelan as its new Administrative Assistant. A Hutchinson resident for 20 years, Irelan brings experience in marketing and administrative roles across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She is actively involved in... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host its 104th Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Spectrum Partners LLC and The University of Kansas Health System on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Great Bend Events Center. This signature event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs,... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 100BLK of West 7th . Crews arrived to find a small fire working in the attic space of a 2-story, balloon frame residence. Crews were able to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced fourteen Kansas communities have secured over $45.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. “The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to... Read More.

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [January 23, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that West Avenue A from South Adams Street to South Madison Street will reopen to eastbound and westbound traffic on Tuesday, January 27, at noon. This reopening marks a significant milestone... Read More.