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Hutch and Halstead Sunday Storm Updates

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials are evaluating the extent of damage from last night's high winds and determine response plans. The most important thing to note is Hutchinson residents will be responsible for their own limb removal. City crews were out overnight clearing... Read More.

Newton City Crews to Begin Limb Pickup

By the City of Newton   NEWTON, Kan. — Public Works crews will begin collecting limbs downed in Sunday night's storm at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. They will start in Street Maintenance Area 1, east of South Pine between Southeast 14th Street and East First Street.... Read More.

Great Bend Splash Pad: A New Destination for Family Fun

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the City of Great Bend, revealing the newest feature at Veterans Memorial Park: the Great Bend Splash Pad. The... Read More.

Bluestem Communities Welcomes New Health Care Leaders

By Bluestem Communities   NORTH NEWTON, Kan. —  Bluestem Communities has welcomed new talent to its team of health care leaders. Jenna Synder, RN, BSN, has assumed the role of Director of Nursing at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, and Jaime Lamb, RN, has begun in the... Read More.

Mosquito Fogging to Begin May 23rd

By the City of Great Bend   GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews are preparing to start fogging for mosquitos again. We have plans to fog on the following dates: May 23rd, 30th, June 6th, and 13th. As with years past we will start spraying at... Read More.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks   TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.

HCF Match Day Raises Nearly $380,000 for Reno Co. Nonprofits

By Hutchinson Community Foundation   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Final numbers are tallied and Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Match Day raised nearly $380,000 for area nonprofit organizations and funds. A steady flow of donors made their way to the Wiley Building in downtown Hutchinson on May 1 to exercise... Read More.