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Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent... Read More.

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (December 17, 2025) - MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING STATE v. WENDELL PAYTON RENO COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CASE NUMBER 25 CR 89 In the early morning hours of 02/01/2025, Hutchinson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1014 East 3rd Avenue in the city of... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy Available at Holiday Pop-Up Event

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Holiday Taffy Drive-Thru is being hosted by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise and Information Booth, which sits next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain, has been turned into a festive... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Shares 2025 Year End Check Donations

Wednesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center is wrapping up 2025 surpassing its donation goal for the year. "I’m truly amazed at how far we’ve surpassed last year’s accomplishments," said store manager Shulah Neff. "This year, we were able to donate $108,250.00 to local nonprofits!!"After... Read More.

One Dead After UPS Truck, Train Collided Near Burrton

Tuesday, December 16

BURRTON, Kan. (Dec. 16, 2025) — One person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon involving a BNSF train and a UPS delivery truck west of Burrton. The accident occurred just after 3 PM at Blanchard and Woodberry Roads, on the Reno-Harvey county line.... Read More.

City of Salina to Appeal Ruling on Cozy Inn Mural, Completion of it Authorized

Tuesday, December 16

SALINA, Kan. — Salina City Commissioners Tuesday authorized Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz to execute agreements to pause enforcement of a federal judge's ruling in November Salina's sign codes are unconstitutional and authorizing appeal of that ruling to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals,This centers... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Classroom Hero Cassandra Hillary, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Canton-Galva Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Cassandra Hillary was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Tuesday, Dec.... Read More.

Santa Hat from Christmas Space History Now on Display at the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with an out-of-this-world artifact: a Santa hat that flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission in December 1999.STS-103 holds a unique place in spaceflight history as the only one... Read More.

Lyons City Council Receives Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Tuesday, December 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council received an update during Monday's meeting on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants said they are encountering delays in the geotechnical report and transfer processes. He also reviewed two options for the wet... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Reaches Contract Agreement for 2025-26 School Year, Board Sets Special Meeting for Friday, Dec. 19

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 and its teachers have finally reached a contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers are currently voting on the agreement, and the Board of Education has set a special meeting for Friday morning at 11 a.m. to... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Amendment of Sales Tax Revenue Fund for 2025 Budget

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Amendment of the Sales Tax Revenue Fund in the city of McPherson's 2025 budget was approved by City Commissioners following a public hearing Tuesday.Finance Director Richard Miller said that fund had a larger than expected carryover to start the year, and... Read More.

Eight Displaced in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON. Kan. -(December 16, 2025) - At 0314 hours, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East 3rd Avenue for a report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a 2.5-story, balloon-frame, multi-family residence with fire and smoke showing from... Read More.