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Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase. The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Tuesday, February 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) – chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced legislation to prevent veterans from losing their Second Amendment right to purchase or... Read More.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

Tuesday, February 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization. Engineering Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college. Each ambassador... Read More.

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 226-188. If passed by the U.S. Senate, the bill will prohibit any federal moratorium (legally authorized delay/suspension of activity) on the use of... Read More.

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Monday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The numbers speak for themselves, 96% of K-State graduates report they are employed or furthering their education after graduation. This level of success is positive for students and means K-State is a robust, in-demand talent pipeline for Kansas businesses and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Sunday, February 9

Governor Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 8 a.m. Sunday due to winter weather that is forecasted to impact the state starting Monday, Feb. 10. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance, specifically the waiver of... Read More.

Buhler High School Seniors Win Regional Championship, Most Artistic Turbine, Judge’s Choice at 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge

Friday, February 7

BUHLER, Kan. — Two Buhler High School seniors, Isaak Neighbor and Andrew Morgan won the Regional Championship at the 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Hutchinson. This was the duo's fourth year in a row competing and the third time in... Read More.

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

Friday, February 7

Kansas flags have been directed by Governor Laura Kelly to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in honor of former Congresswoman Martha Keys. The directive is in accordance with Executive Order #20-30. “As the second woman to... Read More.

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson to Undergo Store Renovation

Friday, February 7

Newly remodeled store to offer customers a fresh new look at one-stop shopping HUTCHINSON, Kan. (February 5, 2025) — Officials at Dillon Stores have announced renovation plans for their location at 3200 Plaza E Dr, Hutchinson, Kan. 67502 to provide customers with even more of... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Arson Connected to Fire that Killed Woman, Child

Thursday, February 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wendell Payton was read formal charges Thursday morning in Reno County District Court in connection with last Saturday's fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd in Hutchinson that killed two people. The complaint filed by District Attorney Tom... Read More.

McPherson College Partners with YMCA

Thursday, February 6

New partnership provides opportunities for students and local organization McPHERSON, KAN. — A new community partnership with the McPherson YMCA will provide memberships to all full-time McPherson College students beginning in August 2025. The college and YMCA leadership teams recently announced the partnership. “McPherson is fortunate... Read More.

HutchCC Barbering to Begin Classes Feb.10

Thursday, February 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College is excited to announce the opening of its new Barbering School, offering students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive education in the art and science of barbering. Located at 200 E. 3rd Ave. in Hutchinson, the school will... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Buhler High School Seniors Win Regional Championship, Most Artistic Turbine, Judge’s Choice at 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson to Undergo Store Renovation

Hutchinson Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Arson Connected to Fire that Killed Woman, Child

McPherson College Partners with YMCA

HutchCC Barbering to Begin Classes Feb.10

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