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Hutchinson Garage Fire Injures One

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a garage fire Wednesday night in the 1500 block of West 12th in Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Unruh said the first responding unit after the call came in at 10:45 PM reported this... Read More.

Hutch Rec Releases Line-Up of Hutch Fest Events on Oct. 6 & 7

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson.At this time, featured events include:... Read More.

Citywide Cleanup with Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is partnering with Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center to have a citywide cleanup on Friday Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.To find out what items are accepted and the hours, call Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Human Resources Officer

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce the permanent hiring of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Jed Liuzza. This change will take effect on September 18, 2023. Liuzza’s responsibilities will include Human Resources, Quality, Risk... Read More.

Maxwell Lake Drowning Victim Identified

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff Department has identified that the man that was discovered at Maxwell State Lake on Saturday, Sep. 2 is that of 61-year-old Randy B. Gepner of McPherson. In a release sent out today, Captain Jordan Baxter from the McPherson... Read More.

USD 313 Looking at Former Church for New Childcare Facility

By Ad Astra News  HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the former Faith Baptist Church property at 56th and Plum. Couchman told Ad Astra... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves 2024 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hank Gier expressed concerns about how increased property values are impacting especially older residents of the city this morning during public hearings on the 2024 budget and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate at the Hutchinson City Council Meeting. The proposed... Read More.