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Free Dental Clinic in Hutchinson January 17-18, 2025

Tuesday, November 26

By the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation is planning to host its twenty-fourth Kansas Mission of Mercy free dental clinic at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Meadowlark Building in Hutchinson, KS on January 17-18, 2025, with clinic doors opening... Read More.

Dedication Ceremony for K-96 Signs Honoring the 96th Infantry Division “Deadeye Division”

Monday, November 25

NICKERSON, Kan. — A highway sign dedication ceremony honoring the 96th Infantry Division, known as the "Deadeye Division," will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Nickerson Community Center in Nickerson, Kan.Hosted by Reno County Commissioner Ron and his... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Two Structure Fires Over Weekend

Saturday, November 23

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called to two structure fires over the weekend.The first fire was reported at 5:18 AM Saturday at a residence in the 600 block of East Avenue A. Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first... Read More.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Seeks Nominees for District Magistrate Judge

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County.The vacancy will be created when District Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber’s term expires.The 9th Judicial District is composed of... Read More.

Community Commemorates Vietnam Veterans with Tribute at Veterans Park in Great Bend

Friday, November 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Monday, November 11th, 2024 the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Barton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. This heartfelt tribute was... Read More.

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025.He succeeds Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick, who will retire January 12.The 27th... Read More.

The Salvation Army Kicks Off Reno County Red Kettle Campaign, Announces $355K Annual Fundraising Goal

Friday, November 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army kicked off their Reno County Red Kettle Campaign last night during Downtown Hutchinson's Third Thursday. A $355,000 goal for their annual fundraising was announced by Hutchinson Police Chief Brice Burlie, who is this year's honorary Christmas... Read More.

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg wants to persuade the 2025 Kansas Legislature to allocate $1 billion of the state’s revenue surplus... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Friday, November 22

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival taking place December 6 & 7. Residents of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Emily Miller

Thursday, November 21

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Wiley Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Emily Miller, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Mrs. Miller is currently in her seventh year of teaching... Read More.

The Clayworks Unites with Reno and McPherson County for Shop with a Sheriff 2024

Thursday, November 21

Helping to Provide Christmas Gifts to Kids in Need Throughout Reno and McPherson Counties By Brenna Eller The Clayworks at Disability Supports is once again partnering with the Reno County Sheriff's Office for Shop with a Sheriff. For the first time, the McPherson County Sheriff's Office... Read More.

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing to review disaster... Read More.