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Arrest Made in Connection with Dough Co. Break in Wednesday

Thursday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with the early Wednesday morning burglary of Dough Co. Donuts at 1228 East 4th. Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said a male subject forced entry into the shop, damaged property and stole items. After... Read More.

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Completes Formation of Drug Endangered Children Alliance

Thursday, December 12

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network has completed the formation of the Drug Endangered Children Alliance with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between agencies who are the leading force behind the wellbeing of children... Read More.

Neosho County Community College Moves Forward with Mih Family Fine Arts Center Project

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College Board of Trustees members were told Wednesday the college is moving forward with the next steps towards the Mih Family Fine Arts Center project. NCCC President Brian Inbody said contract discussions have begun with DLR... Read More.

Allen Community College Names New President

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Dr. Lyvier Leffler has been named the new President of Allen Community College. Dr. Leffler, who brings over two decades of higher education leadership to Allen, is expected to assume the office January 21, 2025. Dr. Leffler was selected... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC, Carey Memorial Fund Grants

Wednesday, December 11

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2025 Youth Philanthropy Council and Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in... Read More.

Plea Entered in Pawnee County Burglary and Weapons Case Before Trial

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A scheduled jury trial Tuesday in Pawnee County District Court involving two cases against a Great Bend man didn't happen, as before jury selection began a plea agreement was presented. Under that agreement Roy Gene Robertson pled guilty to... Read More.

🎄Light Up Hutch Parade Winners🥁

Monday, December 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The results are in... And the parade judges have selected the winners and runners-up from the Light Up Hutch-Downtown Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Congratulations to the following for: Best Theme HCC Welding Runner up: Rise Up Reno Most Christmas Spirit Order of Eastern Star Runner up:... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Reaches $900,000 Milestone in 2024-2025 Fundraising Campaign

Monday, December 9

By the United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce that it has crossed the $900,000 mark in its 2024-2025 fundraising campaign. This significant milestone brings the organization closer to its ambitious goal of raising $1.3... Read More.

Three Crashes Sunday Night Claim Two Lives, Injure Four

Monday, December 9

By Lucky Kidd Three crashes Sunday night in north central Kansas claimed two lives and injured four others. Two people were killed in a Sunday evening crash on K-15 a mile north of the Clay-Dickinson county line. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by... Read More.

YMCA Receives $2 million Mabee Challenge Grant

Monday, December 9

By Greater Wichita YMCA WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced an exciting new phase of the Hutchinson YMCA capital campaign with the receipt of a generous $2 million challenge grant from the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation. The gift will... Read More.

Jeff Dunham to Perform at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

Monday, December 9

Comedian and Ventriloquist Extraordinaire Set to Take the Stage on Saturday, September 6, 2025 By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that world-renowned comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will bring his comedic talents to the 2025 Fair... Read More.

Evergy Reminds Customers to Use Space Heaters and Electric Blankets Safely as Winter Approaches

Monday, December 9

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Winter is coming, and cold nights are here. Many Evergy customers will turn to portable space heaters and electric blankets to help stay warm. If not used correctly, space heaters and electric blankets can pose a fire hazard... Read More.