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United.Read.Connect Offers Free Books, Fun Activities & Connection to Community Resources

Friday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Families across the Reno County community are invited to come together for United. Read. Connect!, a free, family-friendly event taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at DCI Park in Hutchinson. Hosted by United Way of Reno... Read More.

BNSF Railroad Crossing Work to Begin May 5th Across Hutchinson

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [April 30, 2026]- BNSF Railway will begin work on multiple railroad crossings in Hutchinson starting Tuesday, May 5. The following crossings will be impacted during the project: Plum Street Poplar Street Walnut Street Washington Street Monroe Street Van Buren Street Whiteside Street Each... Read More.

Waldo Estate Makes Historic Gift to Hutchinson Community College

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association has announced a $1.8 million gift from the estate of Ray and Dolores “Dee” Waldo, the most sizable contributions in the organization’s history. This remarkable gift builds upon the Waldos’ long-standing legacy of generosity, following a... Read More.

Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Wednesday, April 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a Portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is from Main St to North Pine St on East Avenue... Read More.

Quick & Right Roofing Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a milestone with a ribbon cutting for Quick & Right Roofing on April 23, 2026, in honor of the company’s five-year anniversary in business. Quick & Right Roofing is a family-owned and operated... Read More.

Cinco de Mayo Meets Small Business Week at Leader’s Lunchroom in Great Bend

Monday, April 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community leaders to attend a special May session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and meaningful action. The... Read More.

Concrete Work in Belpre to Prompt Detour Starting the Week of May 4th

Friday, April 24

BELPRE, Kan. - A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project to replace the concrete pavement on K-19 in Belpre in Edwards County will start the week of May 4, conditions permitting. The work will require the closure of K-19 in Belpre. Motorists should follow the... Read More.

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson this May

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event and conference, GeoWoodstock XXII, is set to take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, from May 20–24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This internationally recognized event will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe for... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Annual Meeting Speaker Connor Fields

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields as the featured speaker for its 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place Thursday, November 12, 2026. A premier event for the business community, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting brings... Read More.

Salvation Army in Hutchinson to Host 5th Annual Donut Eating Contest at May Third Thursday

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - One thing sweeter than helping a neighbor in need is when you can eat a donut thanks to Daylight Donuts. On Third Thursday May 21 at 6PM, The Salvation Army will be hosting its 5th Annual Donut Eating Contest located in... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Rescinded for the City of Sylvia, Reno County

Friday, April 24

SYLVIA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a Do Not Drink Order for the City of Sylvia public water supply system located in Reno County. The order was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution... Read More.