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USD 308 Debuts Activity Buses Wrapped in School Spirit

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In an exciting new initiative to enhance school spirit and community engagement, the Hutchinson Public Schools District unveiled one of two wrapped activity school buses at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The buses, designed by 308 students and expertly executed... Read More.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station Celebrates 40 Years of Nuclear Energy, Providing Reliable Power

Tuesday, March 11

Plant will continue to operate at least 20 more years BURLINGTON, Kan. — Today, Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station celebrates 40 years of providing reliable energy to Kansas and the region. The plant, which received its original operating license on March 11, 1985, will continue operations... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community celebrated 18 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 6, 2025. The annual recognition night celebrated the work of faculty, staff, and... Read More.

Four Escape Early Hutchinson House Fire

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) crews were dispatched to a house fire reported at 547 E. 1st St., Hutchinson Monday morning at 4:20 a.m. According to HFD Chief Steven Beer, crews found heavy smoke pushing from the attic upon arriving at the two-story... Read More.

Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at the Nex-Tech Grandstand

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Josiah Queen performing with Ben Fuller in an evening of heartfelt music, faith, and inspiration at the Nex-Tech Grandstand at the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Josiah... Read More.

Second Inmate Death in a Week at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

Friday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the second time this week, an inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Friday Devon Malechi Stutesman, 24, died Monday at an area hospital where he had been taken after being found unresponsive in... Read More.

Upcoming Road Closures in McPherson County

Friday, March 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Department representative David Hammar shared two road closures for the public to be aware of in the next few weeks. The McPherson County Public Works Department will be starting road construction just west of 8th Ave on... Read More.

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.

Celebrate 25 Years of Walk Kansas

Thursday, March 6

Dust off those walking shoes and join the fun and challenge of Walk Kansas, running March 30th -May 24th! This is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive... Read More.

Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service

Thursday, March 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Reno County now have a new way to combat property fraud, a rising financial crime. Reno County has added Fraud Notify as part of their recently installed new land records management system. Fraud Notify is offered free-of-charge to help... Read More.

New 2+2 Criminal Justice Agreement Between Bethany College and HutchCC

Thursday, March 6

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) through a new 2+2 articulation agreement in Criminal Justice. This agreement provides students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration... Read More.

Banners Bring Awareness to National Agriculture Week in Local Communities

Thursday, March 6

OTTAWA, Kan. — Banners celebrating National Agriculture Week—March 16 – 22— have been hung along streets in Garnett and Ottawa to bring awareness to the impact of the local agricultural industry in each community. The ag awareness banner project is in its second year in... Read More.