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Marching Day on the Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday, Sept. 11 was not only Shop Til You Drop Day at the State Fair at select Vendor booths, but it was also the largest marching band day, with 53 bands playing overall, whether competing or just marching the... Read More.

Veterans Gather for 2024 Appreciation Breakfast at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 11

This Year's Speaker: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher D. Croft By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veterans from all over Kansas gathered together for the annual Veterans Breakfast in the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Father Jerome from Holy Cross Church... Read More.

Busy Afternoon for Hutchinson Fire Department

Wednesday, September 11

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 1:41 p.m. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East B. for a reported structure fire. First arriving crews entered the structure and had a slight haze of smoke and the smell of... Read More.

City of Newton Announces Promotion of Likiardopoulos to Assistant City Manager of Economic Development

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has announced a new administrative staff structure to better support economic development and advance community growth. Newton has had tremendous success recently in new industrial recruitment, business expansions, and housing development. To manage the... Read More.

Update on Hutchinson Fire Department Responding to Concession Stand Fire at Fairgrounds Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On September 10, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the “Fry Shack”, located at 500 20th Avenue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. They arrived on scene... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Dispatched to Kansas State Fairgrounds for Concession Trailer Fire Tuesday Evening

Tuesday, September 10

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/10/2024 at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds. They arrived on scene at 6:28... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas MLS Reports August Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd Area home sales during August through Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were down 3.3% from a year ago, while median sales prices were up. 147 homes were sold through the MLS, with a median Sales price of $170,500 up 4.1 percent... Read More.

Central Christian School to Hold Eighth Annual Alumni and Reunion Weekend Sept. 20 – 21

Tuesday, September 10

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is looking forward to its eighth annual Alumni & Reunion Weekend on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. This is a special gathering for all alumni and friends of the school to visit campus, watch... Read More.

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Retired Buhler USD 313 Educator Over Weekend

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A retired educator in Buhler USD 313 died over the weekend in a crash in Johnson County. Lenexa Police said Susan Cameron died at the scene of the crash about 5:30 p.m. Saturday at College Boulevard and Lackman... Read More.

Tuesday Morning Fire at 728 E. Avenue C in Hutchinson

Tuesday, September 10

By Jeremy Unruh, City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East C Avenue early this morning for a report of a detached garage on fire. First arriving crews found a 24’... Read More.

Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition to Host Reflection Walk Saturday, Sept. 14

Monday, September 9

By the Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In light of Suicide Prevention Month, the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a Reflection Walk on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am until Noon at the Dillon Nature Center, Taylors Shady Lane Cabin. The... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Nominees; Aves Competes for Teacher of the Year

Monday, September 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week, USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools announced the nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program. This year’s nominees are Sammy Crawford and Roylin Page. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award... Read More.