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NCCC Theatre Production Earns Kennedy Center Honors

Thursday, March 6

DES MOINES, IA — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Department of Theatre earned three awards in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 5 festival in Des Moines, IA, on Jan. 19-25. The program was recognized for the Spring 2024... Read More.

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of students will... Read More.

Hillsboro Community Foundation Presents 23K in Grants

Wednesday, March 5

HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Hillsboro Community Foundation presented $23,000 in grants to 13 organizations from their annual competitive grant cycle during the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Community Gala. The largest single grant, $4,640, was presented to the Hillsboro Public Library, with a $2,800 grant... Read More.

McPherson Tabbed Tree City USA for 2024

Wednesday, March 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. — For the 46th year, The Arbor Day Foundation named McPherson a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission... Read More.

Powerful Winds Sweep Across Kansas Tuesday with Gusts Up to 93 MPH

Wednesday, March 5

As predicted, high winds tore across Kansas Tuesday. Wind gusts at or just over 60 miles an hour were common across much of central Kansas with stronger winds in the Russell area. Winds will remain on the gusty side through Friday, though gusts won't... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 5

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Inmate Death at Hutchinson Correctional Facility Under Investigation

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. The Kansas Department of Corrections said 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe was found unresponsive in his cell at HCF's Central Unit Saturday morning at... Read More.

Man Injured Saturday in Paraglider Crash Northeast of Galva

Monday, March 3

GALVA, Kan. — A Galva man was injured Saturday afternoon in a paraglider crash northeast of Galva. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Travis Martin was operating the paraglider around 1:45 p.m. in the area of 23rd and Overland Road, about four miles northeast of... Read More.

Hutchinson Churches Unite for Lenten Luncheon Series

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal, Emanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, First Mennonite, and Trinity United Methodist Churches, all of Hutchinson, will jointly host “The Wisdom of Lent,” a worship and luncheon series, starting March 12 at Grace Episcopal Church. Each church will take turns hosting the... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Host “The Greatest Celebration” Honoring 35 Years of Impact

Monday, March 3

The Greatest Celebration: 35 Years of Impact, Inspiration, and Unforgettable Entertainment HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is pulling out all the stops for The Greatest Celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the 1861 Club. This one-night-only event honors 35... Read More.