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City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on Woody Seat Project, Winter Storm Plans and Holiday Events

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WOODY SEAT ROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE Construction on the Woody Seat Phase 2 project continues to make strong progress. According to Construction Inspector Charles Hensley,... 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.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Thursday, December 4

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday lights.Customers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Thursday, December 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “The events that unfolded... Read More.

No. 19 Blue Dragon Women roll by Barton 65-42

Thursday, December 4

Hutchinson CC Sports InformationGREAT BEND – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team scored the first seven points of its Jayhawk Conference road matchup on Wednesday at Barton and never looked back.Led by freshmen Whitney Brown and Kaia Smith, the No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons extended... Read More.

Colby CPA Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Clients

Wednesday, December 3

WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas accountant was sentenced to 48 months in prison for defrauding clients of his accounting firm, who were also his relatives, of more than $400,000.According to court documents, Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby pleaded guilty to one count of wire... 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.

Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity

Tuesday, December 2

KHP personnel assisted 882 motorists over the holiday reporting periodThe Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025.The Kansas... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Accept Estimate for Water Park Upgrades, Approve Revised Contract with Kansas Set-Off Program

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday accepted a $23,224 estimate from McPherson Quality Air for work on water lines to the splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. This would isolate a dedicated water tank for the pad from the current water system... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.