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Developing Story: Large Fire on South Main in Hutchinson Forces Evacuations

Saturday, February 22

UPDATE (8 p.m.) - Kansas Gas Service says they have to cut off gas flow and Hutch Fire is letting the gas burn out. They will start relighting pilot lights as service is restored starting Sunday morning. If you are able and have power, they... Read More.

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Door to Door Survey Starts Monday, Feb. 24th

Friday, February 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to homes and businesses as part of a federally mandated Water Service Line Inventory. These visits are crucial for ensuring compliance with new regulations... Read More.

Reno County Alerts Community to Four Overdoses in 24 Hours

Friday, February 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were four overdoses within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve Fentanyl and other Opioids. The Reno County Health Department... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Leadership Transition, Two Job Openings

Friday, February 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, a leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Reno County, announces an upcoming leadership transition and two exciting job opportunities to further its mission of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Jackson Swearer, who has served as Executive Director of... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15. The senators were also joined by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Amy... Read More.

Anderson County Agencies Respond to Heat Emergency at Childcare Facility

Friday, February 21

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — During the recent cold snap, Anderson County Fire and Emergency Management, along with Anderson County EMS, responded to a request for assistance from a local early learning and childcare service experiencing a loss of heat. The emergency call came in... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation Releases Over $52,000 in February

Thursday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $52,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Promotes Wendy Skellenger to Director of Communications and Development

Thursday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces the promotion of Wendy Skellenger to director of communications and development. Skellenger joined the community foundation in 2018 as communications officer, helping expand awareness of the foundation’s mission and brand through marketing and storytelling. In her new role, she... Read More.

Doug Higgins to be Inducted in Lyons USD 405 Hall of Fame Monday, Feb. 24

Thursday, February 20

LYONS, Kan. — The USD 405 Endowment Association's Lyons Schools Hall of Fame will induct a new member Monday evening, one familiar to area sports fans. Doug Higgins is being inducted as a contributor to Lyons schools at a ceremony to take place prior... Read More.

Fire in Southwest Hutchinson Destroys Home, Displaces Family of Seven

Wednesday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A faulty space heater is being blamed for a Wednesday afternoon fire that destroyed a home in southwest Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said crews were about 4:30 p.m. to the 200 block of West Avenue B where... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson. Grant will receive a $200 prize for submitting the winning entry, which will be featured... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun. Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday. As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.