News

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMSNEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people.The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

Buhler Mennonite Church Needs Volunteers Nov. 18

Wednesday, October 11

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — What better way to honor the Thanksgiving season than by helping those who are struggling to put food on their table?Buhler Mennonite Church and IdeaTek will need help packaging 50,000 meals on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, atRead More.

USD 308 Reports Enrollment Count Day Numbers for 2023-2024

Wednesday, October 11

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year, Kansas statute designates September 20 as Enrollment Count Day; the date that is used to determine the number of students regularly enrolled for funding purposes. As of September 20, 2023, USD 308 student population is 4,030.... Read More.

Sterling College Homecoming Begins Thursday

Wednesday, October 11

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 12, alumni will travel back to Sterling College to experience the Homecoming 2023 festivities, many of which the community is invited to attend. On Thursday, Sterling College Theatre will present the opening of “Guys and Dolls”... Read More.

Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

Wednesday, October 11

By City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 16th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program. Some areas may experience discolored or cloudy... Read More.

One Man in Custody Following Five Hour Standoff in Marquette Tuesday

Wednesday, October 11

By Lucky Kidd MARQUETTE, Kan. — One person is in custody after a five-hour standoff late Tuesday afternoon and evening in Marquette.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said this morning dispatch received several reports around 4:40 PM Tuesday of a male brandishing a firearm at multiple... Read More.

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were... Read More.

Barton Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates

Tuesday, October 10

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2023. Atchison Mekenzie Vice, A.S. Basehor Jackson Herbel, A.S. Bison Dominique Palmberg, A.S. Ellinwood Megan Clemons. A.A.S. Taryn Robl, A.A. Ft. Leavenworth Ashleigh Arnold, A.S. Abigail Gazell, A.S. Adrienne Strodder,... Read More.

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Tuesday, October 10

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan. — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision was made due to lengthy financial struggles and... Read More.

Crisis Drill Training

Tuesday, October 10

By Inman Police Chief, Bobby Herron INMAN, Kan. — On Friday, October 13th, the Inman Police Department will be hosting a Crisis Drill Training. This Drill will encompass the area of Pleasant View home as well as various parts of the Inman School Buildings.Participants in... Read More.

30th Avenue Under Construction to Perform Median Repairs, Sidewalk Repairs and Asphalt Overlay

Tuesday, October 10

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson shared to the public today to be cautious as traffic will be changing on a daily basis as 30th Avenue, between Main Street and Waldron will be under construction for median repairs, sidewalk repairs,... Read More.

Art Bag Challenge and Silent Auction Nov. 11-18

Tuesday, October 10

By Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife, at 114 ½ South Main Street, will display artwork from its Art Bag Challenge and conduct a silent auction of the works beginning November 11 through November 18. It will... Read More.