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Kingman Healthcare Center Named Top Critical Access Hospital

Monday, April 20

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center (KHC) in Kingman, KS was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for overall performance in the country. Ranking in the top 20 is an outstanding achievement considering there are over 1300 critical access... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Issued for the City of Sylvia, Reno County

Monday, April 20

SYLVIA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Do Not Drink Order for the City of Sylvia public water supply system located in Reno County. This advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system... Read More.

Small Business Marketing Workshop to Focus on Practical Strategies for Local Entrepreneurs

Monday, April 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — April 20, 2026 — StartUp Hutch, in partnership with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and the Wichita State University Small Business Development Center, will host a Small Business Marketing Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Exploring Ownership Transition of Rock Springs Ranch

Saturday, April 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 18, 2026) — The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees announced Saturday that it is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development... Read More.

Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Wins Environmental Education Award

Thursday, April 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. - April 16, 2026 – Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Award by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Awardees are nominated by... Read More.

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Nonprofit Leaders To Quarterly Meeting of Inaugural Taskforce

Thursday, April 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network, a taskforce of Central Kansas Partnership, will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Barton Community College, Room F-30. The event will feature a networking social... Read More.

Kansas Judicial Nominees Face Questions on Marion County Record Raid

Thursday, April 16

TOPEKA — Two of three Kansans nominated to the U.S. District Court were questioned Wednesday during a joint U.S. Senate confirmation hearing about their role in the August 2023 raid by law enforcement officers of the Marion County Record that prompted international condemnation for... Read More.

Newton Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Winners Announced

Wednesday, April 15

Newton City Commissioners recognized winners of the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce during Tuesday's meeting. The Newton High School students who participated in the challenge developed business plans and presented them to a panel of judges. The First Place... Read More.

Rail Crossing Improvement Coming in Newton

Wednesday, April 15

Improvements are on the way for the 1st and Kansas K&O Railroad Crossing in Newton. Newton City Commissioners were updated Tuesday evening on a project that has been under development since last fall. Public Works Director Ed Bonham said WATCO staff indicated before the... Read More.

New Hutchinson YMCA Branch to Open June 8th

Wednesday, April 15

WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced June 8 as the first day of operations for the new Hutchinson YMCA in Hutchinson, Kansas. The 75,000-square-foot Y branch is located at 2000 N. Lorraine, on land donated to the Y by the Hutchinson... Read More.

Taryn Southern to Present Dillon Lecture on April 21st

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will welcome award-winning storyteller, artist, and creative technologist Taryn Southern to the Hutchinson Sports Arena on April 21. A native of Wichita and graduate of Wichita East High School, Southern is... Read More.

Forged Automotive LLC to Launch with StartUp Hutch Support

Tuesday, April 14

Pictured Left to Right- Graham Klemme, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch; Elijiah Crist, Owner at Forged Automotive; Christopher Acker, Program Administrator at StartUp Hutch Forged Automotive Brings Full-Service Repairs and DIY Learning Space to Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Forged Automotive LLC has secured a $150,000 NetWork... Read More.