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City of Hutchinson Accepts Formal Resignations

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan - The City of Hutchinson has formally accepted the resignations of City Manager Enrico Villegas and City Attorney Cody Smith. City operations and services will continue without interruption. The City Council is actively working to ensure continuity of leadership, with an announcement regarding... Read More.

Teen Town Hall: When Teens Have a Seat at the Table, We All Learn Something

Monday, September 14

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson listening session brings Teens, educators and local leaders together to talk cellphones, mental health, student success and the importance of being heard HUTCHINSON, Kan. —What happens when you put Teens, educators and local leaders around the same table and... Read More.

Jim Gruver to Share Construction and Development Experience at September Entrepreneurship Connections

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Entrepreneurship Connections brings together aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs from across Reno County for an evening... Read More.

Pedal Power at Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 14

It takes about 50 volunteers and over 500 young participants - to create a million smiles at the Kansas State Fair Pedal Pull Championships held on Sunday. Missy Siruta, President of the Kansas Pedal Pullers Association tells Ad Astra News that after all the efforts... Read More.

Iola Named Kansas’ Best-Tasting Tap Water

Sunday, September 13

The City of Iola has been named the winner of the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association’s annual Water Taste Contest, earning recognition for having the best drinking water in the state. The competition brought together water utilities from across Kansas, with five judges evaluating three water samples. Judges were instructed to sniff, sip, slurp, swish and swallow each sample before ranking its... Read More.

Applebee’s and IHOP Combination Brings Major Investment and New Jobs to Great Bend

Sunday, September 13

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend is serving as an early test market for an innovative restaurant concept that brings Applebee’s and IHOP together under one roof, following an investment of more than $1 million in the local facility at 3209 10th Street. Operated by Thrive... Read More.

Marshall, Hamilton Debate Agriculture, Economy, and More at 2026 Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Heartland Credit Union Pavilion on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson served as the stage for political debates highlighting key state and federal issues on Saturday. The day opened at 10:30 a.m. with the Kansas Gubernatorial debate between Cindy Holscher... Read More.

Legislative Showmanship Emphasizes Leadership at 2026 Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

State lawmakers trade suits for boots at the Prairie Pavilion to learn livestock exhibition directly from youth agricultural leaders. HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Saturday afternoon at the Prairie Pavilion during the 2026 Kansas State Fair featured the annual Legislative Showmanship competition, an event sponsored by the... Read More.

Holscher and Masterson Clash in Gubernatorial Debate at Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

Democratic Senator Cindy Holscher and Republican Senate President Ty Masterson faced off in Hutchinson to tackle property taxes, water rights, data centers, healthcare, and economic growth. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Heartland Credit Union Pavilion at the Kansas State Fair served as the backdrop for a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Saturday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

The Bin Wranglers Turns an Everyday Need into a Growing Great Bend Business

Friday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Sometimes a successful business isn't born from the first idea. It's built by paying attention, adapting and refusing to quit. That has been the path for The Bin Wranglers, a growing Great Bend business owned by Wrangler Walker. What began two years ago... Read More.

113th Kansas State Fair Officially Underway in Hutchinson

Friday, September 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 113th Kansas State Fair, a time-honored tradition celebrating Kansas agriculture, is now officially underway in Hutchinson following opening ceremonies on Friday at the Heartland Credit Union Pavilion. The ceremonies began with the presentation of colors by the Kansas Highway Patrol and... Read More.