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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Rolls Out the Dough For Hutchinson Grand Opening

Tuesday, December 9

Beloved pizza concept rings in Hilton Garden Inn restaurant with special offerings, giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025) — Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, known for its legendary scratch-made pizza, rotating lineup of local craft beers, and a neighborhood-friendly... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC Grants

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2026 Youth Philanthropy Council grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in grants to youth-serving organizations from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

Monday, December 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Hosts “Small Town, Big Ideas” Workshop to Kickstart Small Business Growth in Buhler

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan., – StartUp Hutch will host its first Small Town, Big Ideas entrepreneurship workshop in Buhler on Tuesday, December 16, offering hands-on training, practical business guidance, and direct connections to local resources for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The event will run from 4:00–7:00 p.m.... Read More.

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

Monday, December 8

Grand Opening kicks off a season of live music, intimate concerts with only 500 tickets available per show, special events, and non-stop entertainment. PARK CITY, Kan. – December 8, 2025 – The wait is over. Gilley’s Park City officially opens Monday, December 15, 2025 at... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the YearHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service.Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples.Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

Get Your Bling On With The Salvation Army and Westphal Jewelers

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHISON, Kan. - Westphal Jewelers and The Salvation Army are teaming up to challenge you to get your “Bling On”!Each year the cost of raising money continues to go up with needing to pay bell ringers to cover the hours when volunteers aren’t available.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $19M to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, December 3

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Special Holiday Edition of Entrepreneurship Connections Featuring Local Business Leader Mark Buckley

Wednesday, December 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan., December 3, 2025 – StartUp Hutch is pleased to announce a special holiday edition of Entrepreneurship Connections, taking place on Tuesday, December 9, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. This month’s gathering will feature... Read More.

13 Days of Christmas at the Cosmosphere, Holiday Hours, and The Polar Express

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with a wonderful variety of Christmas activities every day from December 12th through December 24th, 2025.Starting December 12th, the Cosmosphere will be switching to our holiday hours. We will be open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm,... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Invites Year-End Giving to Help Kansans Live Independently

Tuesday, November 25

PRATT, DODGE CITY & HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 2025) — As the year comes to a close, Beyond Barriers is inviting community members to make a year-end contribution to help individuals with disabilities and aging Kansans achieve greater independence across the 60 counties it serves. In 2025... Read More.