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Salt City Splash End-of-Summer Schedule

Wednesday, July 31

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Summer is winding down, but there's still time to make a splash at Salt City Splash! Don't miss your chance to cool off and have fun before the season ends. End-of-season Schedule: August 1-11: Open regular hours from 12:30 p.m. to... Read More.

Bugner-Smith Wins State Fair Golden Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, July 30

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair on Monday, July 29 announced the recipient of the State Fair's first-ever Fairified Golden Ticket contest. Julie Bugner Smith, of rural Barton County (Pawnee Rock), received the call last week that hers was the winning entry... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces RFQ for Kansas Artists to Create Public Art for DCI Park

Tuesday, July 30

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec announces a call for Kansas artists to participate in a public art initiative at DCI Park. As part of the ongoing placemaking efforts through Project Park, Hutch Rec is seeking to commission artists to create 2-D art,... Read More.

Moundridge Child Rescued from Pipe Sunday

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Moundridge area emergency personnel rescued a 14-month-old child Sunday who was trapped underground inside a PVC pipe.In a release Tuesday, the Moundridge Police Department shared that they responded, along with Moundridge EMS and the Moundridge Fire Department just before... Read More.

YMCA Soccer (Fall) Deadline Monday, Aug. 5th

Monday, July 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The deadline is approaching to get your kids registered for Soccer through the Hutchinson YMCA. The deadline is Aug. 5. Stop in at the YMCA at 716 East 13th to registerOR Register onlineGo to www.ymcawichita.org (Use your email on... Read More.

Rural Kansas Students and Communities to Receive new STEM Resources for Career and Economic Development

Monday, July 29

Partnership Launched Between Fort Hays State University and the STEMM FIRE Foundation, with Grant funds from the Patterson Family Foundation By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Students in rural Kansas communities will soon have new resources to integrate science, math, and technology education toward some of... Read More.

Colorado Judge Temporarily Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Grocery ‘Megamerger’

Friday, July 26

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Baseline DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September.Colorado Attorney General... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Kansas Teachers in McPherson for STEAM Training

Friday, July 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — If you drove by the McPherson County Courthouse and the adjoining Memorial Park to the west you no doubt saw a lot of people around that area. Those people were all teachers, taking part in a STEAM training supported... Read More.

Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Program Sees 100% Graduation Rate

Thursday, July 25

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff... Read More.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Thursday, July 25

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina, Kansas.The Salina Police Department requested the KBI conduct an investigation at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. KBI... Read More.

Tiger Media Network Interns Explore Custom Harvesting in Documentary

Thursday, July 25

By FHSU NewsHAYS, Kan. — Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America.The new Tiger Media Network... Read More.