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Reno County Commission Approves Quit Claim Deed to Return Legal Title for Former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to Interfaith Housing and Community Services

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission Wednesday approved a quit claim deed to return the legal title for the former St. Elizabeth's Hospital at 20th and Monroe in Hutchinson to Interfaith Housing and Community Services.Interfaith had deeded the property to... Read More.

Hutchinson Salvation Army $20 Bill Challenge Continues Saturday

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army's 20-dollar bill challenge will continue Saturday.Thanks to some additional donors, each 20-dollar bill put in one of their kettles tomorrow will be matched with another 20 dollars, up to a maximum of $3500.Major Paul James... Read More.

Hutch’s 1st Holiday Pop Up Bar Coming to 3rd Thursday

Thursday, December 14

By the VIXEN HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The VIXEN, a brand new Holiday Pop Up Bar, is coming to Downtown Hutch. This two day only event will offer a spirited festive celebration that combines the magic of the holidays with the joy this season brings... Read More.

Scooter’s Coffee ® and Reading Is Fundamental Share the Joy of Reading Through Fourth-Grade Reading Challenge in Frisco and North Texas

Thursday, December 14

Students Win an Unforgettable Bowl Game Experience By Scooter’s Coffee and Reading is Fundamental OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage fourth-grade students across Frisco and North Texas to read. Also, a special prize is in store for a... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Passing the Torch At Executive Director Position for Smooth Transition

Thursday, December 14

By Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — After guiding the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum through two important and successful years – including the 125th anniversary of the Old Mill’s construction –... Read More.

Exceptional Teen Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 14

Zion Burgess to receive college scholarship and compete for state title in March 2024 By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Kan. – Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the Year banquet. Selected among three outstanding... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

Fee to Serve as Cosmosphere Governing Board Member

Thursday, December 14

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rob Fee, financial advisor with CAPTRUST, will join Cosmosphere’s Governing Board beginning in January."The Cosmosphere is one of the things that make Hutchinson such a unique community. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve, and to help... Read More.

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

Thursday, December 14

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced $560,000 in grant funding to McPherson County and its communities from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.“Maintaining... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Matthew Williams, AICP, as Director of Community Development

Wednesday, December 13

By the City of Hutchinson City Manager's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Williams, AICP, as the new Director of Community Development, starting December 19, 2023."Matthew Williams brings a wealth of experience and a proven... Read More.

Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

Tuesday, December 12

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two egg layer facilities — one in McPherson... Read More.