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Hutchinson Community College Makes Final Preparations for System Upgrade

Thursday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With just one week remaining before Hutchinson Community College begins its transition to the new J1 by Jenzabar student information system, students and community members are encouraged to complete any time-sensitive business before the July 7 start of the College's temporary... Read More.

Affidavits Released in Fatal Shooting, Aggravated Battery Incidents; Charges Filed Involving Related Drinking Party

Thursday, July 2

Affidavits connected to two criminal cases against Daniel Hawkinson have been released. Hawkinson is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the January 31st shooting death of Joshua Soden southwest of Inman, and aggravated battery in connection with an incident December 20th at an underage... Read More.

Gary Allan Live in Concert at United Wireless Arena this November

Thursday, July 2

DODGE CITY, Kan., (June 2026) — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce the return of GARY ALLAN to Dodge City on Friday, November 13th. Doors will open at 6:30 PM on November 13th and the show will start at 7:30... Read More.

Kelsy Sproul Selected for the 2026 CoBank National Partnership in Agricultural Literacy Award

Thursday, July 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. - July 2, 2026 – The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization (NAITCO) has selected Kelsy Sproul, a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University, as the recipient of its 2026 CoBank Partnership in Agricultural... Read More.

United Way Reno County Announces Two New Team Members

Thursday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to announce the addition of two professionals to its team: Tasha Miller, who joins as Operations and Communications Coordinator, and Valerie Taylor, who is returning to the organization and taking on a new... Read More.

Four Area Communities to Receive Downtown Rehabilitation Grants

Thursday, July 2

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas including four in this area. When matched with more than $286,000 in... Read More.

Cosmosphere Welcomes Families Back for Another Year of Sunflower Summer

Wednesday, July 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to once again be participating in Sunflower Summer. The Sunflower Summer program was intended to promote education for kids throughout the season. The program will begin on July 9th and go through August 2nd. Sunflower Summer provides eligible... Read More.

Central Kansas Organizations Awarded Community Service Tax Credits

Wednesday, July 1

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits to support significant fundraising efforts for 24 non-profit organizations across Kansas. “Non-profit organizations throughout the state are doing... Read More.

Rice County Council on Aging Celebrates New Bus Barn with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, June 30

LYONS, Kan. (June 30, 2026) — Rice County Council on Aging, Inc., held a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon for its new bus barn, located at 213 E. 4th in Lyons. The building, a nearly 6-year project, was completed in May 2026. The Bus... Read More.

Remembering the First Fireworks Display In McPherson

Tuesday, June 30

Submitted to Ad Astra Radio by John Duerksen When approaching this 250th anniversary of the United States establishment, It would be good to look back to the Bi Centennial celebration back in 1976. The McPherson JC's was still a functioning organization, and decided that it... Read More.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, YMCA 360 Announce Access Expansion

Tuesday, June 30

YMCA 360, the digital health solution for YMCAs across the United States, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) are teaming up to make healthy living accessible to BCBSKS members 24/7. BCBSKS is the largest and only local, not-for-profit, health plan, serving... Read More.

Woodie Seat Freeway Officially Reopened with Ribbon Cutting Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, June 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson celebrated a major milestone with the reopening of Woodie Seat Freeway this morning, with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. The Woodie Seat Bridge, along with the infrastructure north of the bridge, south of Avenue C, was closed... Read More.