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Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Two Separate Fires Over 24-Hour Period

Monday, December 9

By Fire Chief Steven R. Beer, Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 18 emergency incidents yesterday that included two significant fires. Just after noon yesterday, the department was called for a car fire on Osborne and Plum. First... Read More.

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Friday, December 6

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and ambassador Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays By the Last Prisoner Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, Deshaun T. Durham, a 24-year-old Kansas resident sentenced to 92 months in prison... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Florence

Friday, December 6

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment FLORENCE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Florence - public water supply system located in Marion County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Rice County Jail Escapee

Friday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A traffic stop near Claflin Thursday led to two arrests, one involving an escape warrant from Rice County. According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellindir, deputies stopped a car on K-156 belonging to Nathan Manley of Holyrood, who had... Read More.

Fatal Wreck on US 56, East of Little River Friday Morning

Friday, December 6

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A Windom man was killed this morning in a single vehicle wreck on US 56 east of Little River. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Gabriel Herron was westbound on 56 just east of 28th Road, about three miles west of... Read More.

Fee Insurance Group Opens Office in Manhattan with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Thursday, December 5

By Fee Insurance Group MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fee Insurance Group is excited to announce the opening of its fifth location in Kansas, expanding into the Manhattan area. The new office, located at 555 Poyntz Ave, Suite 185, will enhance the company's ability to provide personalized... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Home to the First Baby Box in Kansas; 294th in the Nation

Thursday, December 5

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This morning marked a day of great significance for the State of Kansas as well as the City of Hutchinson. The newest baby box of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes was unveiled today at Hutchinson Fire Station 1, 2222... Read More.

Kansas to Bless First Baby Box in the State

Thursday, December 5

By Safe Haven Baby Boxes HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives just got a little easier in Hutchinson, Kansas, as our newest baby box will be blessed on December 5th, 2024. The newest addition represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide a safe and... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Groundbreaking Celebrated Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Before what was described as perhaps the largest crowd ever to attend such an event, ground was formally broken Wednesday afternoon for the new Hutchinson YMCA to be located just east of 20th and Lorraine. Several representatives from the... Read More.

Step Into the Shadows: Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Hosts Spectacular “Phantom of the Fox” Fundraiser

Tuesday, December 3

By Penny Bettles, Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prepare for an unforgettable night of elegance, mystery, and entertainment as Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre presents the much-anticipated Phantom of the Fox Fundraiser. This enchanting event will take place on Saturday, January 25, inviting patrons... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Tuesday, December 3

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Nov. 22, 2024) — 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 &... Read More.

The Nutcracker

Tuesday, December 3

By Gary Demuth, Salina Symphony SALINA, Kan. — The holiday classic “The Nutcracker” has become a family tradition for many Salina residents. This year’s Salina Symphony and Ballet Salina collaboration will involve more than 80 dancers from multiple studios in the region. “Some of the dancers... Read More.