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Storm Fury on the Plains to be Held in Hutchinson Feb. 8

Friday, January 26

By Reno County KS Local Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attend this free, educational opportunity to learn more about storms and severe weather safety by going to the "Storm Fury on the Plains" training presented by Reno County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Kathrine Cota

Thursday, January 25

By Brenna Eller SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Kathrine Cota, 6th Grade Teacher at South Hutchinson Elementary School and her three sixth grade classes were surprised... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Astronauts Coming to The Clayworks Feb. 2 and March 12

Thursday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two astronauts, Dr. Thomas Jones and Steve Swanson will be coming to The Clayworks in Hutchinson soon. Dr. Jones will be first, on Feb. 2 at 11 a.m., followed by Swanson on March 12 at 9 a.m.Dr. Tom Jones is a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

Wednesday, January 24

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason, United Way of Reno County Executive Director, will be moving to a new state-level position with the non-profit organization, as United Ways of Kansas State Director, beginning in March. With the announcement of her... Read More.

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Wednesday, January 24

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at the Bushton Community Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by cards and games through 11:00 p.m. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Wednesday, January 24

By Brenna Eller GALVA, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.2nd Grade Teacher Lisa Klinkerman is currently in her 18th year of teaching at Canton-Galva Elementary School.Mrs. Klinkerman... Read More.

One Escapes Morning Structure Fire

Wednesday, January 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 9:14 a.m. on Jan. 24, Hutchinson Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of east 5th.Upon arrival crews found a working fire in a 1000 square foot residential home with... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items.Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.