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Rice Community Healthcare Announces Rebrand to Reflect Focus on Family Medicine and Unified System

Monday, September 16

By Rice Community Healthcare/Rice Community Health RICE COUNTY, Kan. (September 2024) — Rice Community Healthcare is excited to unveil a new branding initiative designed to align its services more closely with its focus on family medicine and community-centered care. As part of this rebrand, the... Read More.

Tree Donation to Enhance McPherson’s Lakeside Park

Monday, September 16

By Kansas Gas Service McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson, Kansas, long recognized as a “Tree City USA” for effective urban forest management, will soon benefit from the addition of 15 Sugar Maple trees in the city’s Lakeside Park. The donation from Kansas Gas Service, in partnership... Read More.

McPherson College Students Work to Raise Funds for National Conference

Monday, September 16

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Attendance at student activities has broken records this semester for the McPherson College Student Activities Board (SAB), and now three of its leaders have an opportunity to present at a national conference and share their secrets for success. Kamden... Read More.

Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility with Ribbon Cutting

Monday, September 16

By Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Friday, September 6th, 2024, marked the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic. While the facility has been open since mid-July, EHC wanted the opportunity to celebrate this monumental adventure with the... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Special Mother & Son Date Night on November 2

Saturday, September 14

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, Hutchinson Recreation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, in a partnership with Hutch Rec, the Cosmosphere, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, Hutchinson YMCA, and Hutchinson USD 308, are excited to announce a special Mother & Son Date Night... Read More.

Inman Harvest Mural Celebrated with Formal Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for Inman's Harvest Mural took place Friday morning. The mural, which takes up the entire west side of the grain elevator along Center Street and is visible from K-61, was created by Mindy Allen of... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Earns First Place in 2024 Kansas State Fair Celebrity Goat Milking Contest

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Golden Goat will be in possession of the Hutchinson Fire Department for the next year. A three-member team from the department won the Kansas State Fair's Celebrity Goat Milking Contest this year, edging out a three-member State Fair... Read More.

2024 Stafford Oktoberfest Oct. 4 – 5

Friday, September 13

By Brenna Eller STAFFORD, Kan. — Held every first Saturday of October since 1990, the City of Stafford is celebrating its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 4 - 5. The celebration is a long-standing tradition for the community of Stafford. Events will kick off on Friday with... Read More.

State Issues Emergency Suspension of Licensed Group Day Care Home in Wichita, Kansas

Friday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to His Loving Hands Home Childcare, 357 N Erie St., Wichita, KS. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Receives $50,000 from T-Mobile Hometown Grant

Thursday, September 12

By Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant, marking a significant step forward in its mission to preserve and enhance this iconic landmark for the community. T-Mobile today announced... Read More.

TEFAP Commodity Distribution at KMS Warehouse Sunday, Sept. 22

Thursday, September 12

By the Kansas Department for Children and Families HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) commodity distribution program will be distributing next on Sunday Sept. 22, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th in Hutchinson. This program... Read More.

Central Christian School Announces National Merit Semifinalist

Thursday, September 12

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, KAN. – Central Christian High School’s senior Nathan Reed is a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship competition. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability. Nathan has been active in football, golf, scholars bowl, choir,... Read More.