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McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures. The declaration had... Read More.

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

Monday, December 8

Grand Opening kicks off a season of live music, intimate concerts with only 500 tickets available per show, special events, and non-stop entertainment. PARK CITY, Kan. – December 8, 2025 – The wait is over. Gilley’s Park City officially opens Monday, December 15, 2025 at... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the Year HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service. Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on Woody Seat Project, Winter Storm Plans and Holiday Events

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WOODY SEAT ROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE Construction on the Woody Seat Phase 2 project continues to make strong progress. According to Construction Inspector Charles Hensley,... Read More.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples. Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

Get Your Bling On With The Salvation Army and Westphal Jewelers

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHISON, Kan. - Westphal Jewelers and The Salvation Army are teaming up to challenge you to get your “Bling On”! Each year the cost of raising money continues to go up with needing to pay bell ringers to cover the hours when volunteers aren’t available.... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Thursday, December 4

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Thursday, December 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “The events that unfolded... Read More.

Colby CPA Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Clients

Wednesday, December 3

WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas accountant was sentenced to 48 months in prison for defrauding clients of his accounting firm, who were also his relatives, of more than $400,000. According to court documents, Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby pleaded guilty to one count of wire... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $19M to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, December 3

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Special Holiday Edition of Entrepreneurship Connections Featuring Local Business Leader Mark Buckley

Wednesday, December 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan., December 3, 2025 – StartUp Hutch is pleased to announce a special holiday edition of Entrepreneurship Connections, taking place on Tuesday, December 9, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. This month’s gathering will feature... Read More.

Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity

Tuesday, December 2

KHP personnel assisted 882 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The Kansas... Read More.

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McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on Woody Seat Project, Winter Storm Plans and Holiday Events

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Get Your Bling On With The Salvation Army and Westphal Jewelers

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Colby CPA Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Clients

Governor Kelly Announces More than $19M to Improve Airport Infrastructure

StartUp Hutch Announces Special Holiday Edition of Entrepreneurship Connections Featuring Local Business Leader Mark Buckley

Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity

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