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Hutchinson High Senior Giselle Rodriguez Received the Surprise of a Lifetime This Week

Friday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Giselle Rodriguez, a senior at Hutchinson High School, was surprised this week with a full-ride Rudd Scholarship during a special presentation that left her overwhelmed with joy. Counselors invited Rodriguez to the office under the pretense of signing a scholarship application. Instead, she... Read More.

Lyons City Council Hears Presentation on Plans to Renovate Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant

Friday, February 20

LYONS, Kan. — Plans for the renovation of Lyons's Wastewater Treatment Plant were presented to the Lyons City Council at their February 17th meeting. Council members were presented the 46-sheet set of documents that outline the electrical, structural and control components along with a... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3M to Develop Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology for Agricultural Research

Friday, February 20

~Grant Builds on Kansas’ Strengths in Agriculture and Aviation Research~ TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and The Kansas Department of Agriculture today announced that Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems has been awarded $3 million to develop Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology for... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Friday, February 20

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Joseph Hanby has been located safe. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Facility on March 12

Friday, February 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new facility at 921 E. 4th Street on Thursday, March 12, marking a major milestone made possible by the successful Nourishing Our Future capital campaign and strong community partnerships. The... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union and Faris Elementary Launch Snack & Succeed

Thursday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School is proud to announce the launch of Snack & Succeed, an initiative designed to combat student hunger, strengthen academic success, and promote leadership among students. The program officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 19,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Addresses Financial Software Problems, Approves Community Projects and Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 19

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons is experiencing major issues with its current financial software system, which has caused multiple issues for staff. An update on this was provided as the Council at their Feb. 20 meeting. City Treasurer Rebecca Schechter told the... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Swiftly Controls Fire in the 6700 Block of E. 43rd Ave.

Thursday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 18, 2026 — Today, the Hutchinson Fire Department promptly responded to an emergency call regarding a fire in the 6700 block of E. 43rd Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a 50-by-30-foot shop with heavy, dark smoke showing from the eaves. The... Read More.

KDHE Monitoring Air Quality After Recent Wildland Fires Across Kansas

Thursday, February 19

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to monitor air quality across the state due to the recent wildland fires in western Kansas that began on Feb. 17, due to high winds and dry conditions. Updates will be provided as... Read More.

Kansas Agriculture Responds to Wildfires

Thursday, February 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Multiple wildfires have been burning across Kansas beginning on February 17, when the state began to experience higher winds and drier conditions than normal. Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency declaration before noon on Sunday,... Read More.

Hutchinson Horticulture Club to Host “A Gathering for Gardeners” Saturday, March 14

Wednesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A day filled with free gardening information for homeowners and gardeners has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. The Hutchinson Horticulture Club organizes and sponsors this event as their educational project for the community. It will be held at Our Redeemer... Read More.