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2024 Hutchinson Battle of The Badges

Friday, January 12

January 27, 29, 30 & 31 By American Red Cross Blood Services - Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives and helping others is always the top priority for Hutchinson first responders. Again, this year, these first responders will be using that lifesaving priority to bolster the... Read More.

Warming Shelter at Heartland Community Church to be Open 24 Hours for the Next Several Days

Friday, January 12

By the Barton County Sheriff's Office GREAT BEND, Kan. — A winter warming shelter will be opened at the Heartland Community Church located at 4907 10th St., Great Bend. The shelter should be open by about 2 o'clock this afternoon. Please come in the south... Read More.

Hutchinson Salvation Army Opening Warming Center During Extreme Cold Conditions

Friday, January 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army will be opening a warming center during the extreme cold from 9 AM to 4 PM at 700 North Walnut. Major Paul James said they will be open Saturday and Sunday, and they will have coffee... Read More.

Public Works Water Maintenance Extreme Temperature Advisory

Thursday, January 11

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In anticipation of the impending extreme temperatures forecasted to start on Friday, January 12th, with lows well below freezing, the Public Works Department recommends the following to help prevent the risk of frozen pipes... Read More.

Rcat Recommendations for Passengers During Upcoming Dangerous Wind Chills

Thursday, January 11

By Barbara Lilyhorn MPH Director, Reno County Department of Aging and Public Transportation Reno County Area Transportation wants to encourage all passengers to take safety precautions during the extreme cold weather by dressing appropriately and using caution when walking on icy frozen surfaces to... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Networking Event: Entrepreneurship Connections

Thursday, January 11

By StartUp Hutch HUTCHINSON, Kan.  – Join StartUp Hutch for the chance to mingle with other entrepreneurs from Reno County! This month, we’ll feature local entrepreneur, Darren Thomas. Thomas captured the hearts of iced tea fans in our community when he opened an HTeaO franchise... Read More.

Replacement of Hutchinson Correctional Facility, Fair Improvements in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Thursday, January 11

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fiscal year 2025 budget proposed by Governor Laura Kelly Thursday includes funding for one very large project in Hutchinson along with funding for additional improvements at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Her proposed budget includes $377.6 million to replace... Read More.

Healthy Neighborhood Initiative Unveils New Logo Symbolizing Unity and Community Spirit

Thursday, January 11

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, a program of the Neighborhood Development division of Hutch Rec, is proud to unveil its new logo, a symbol of unity and partnership that embodies the collaborative efforts of Hutch Rec, the City of Hutchinson,... Read More.

Barton Community College’s Presidential Hopefuls to Engage with Community Jan. 16-19

Wednesday, January 10

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The final two candidates in the search for Barton Community College's next president will be visiting the Barton County area, as well as Barton’s other campuses from Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Details for the 2024 Messiah Festival of the Arts

Wednesday, January 10

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN – The Bethany Oratorio Society invites all interested singers to join in the first rehearsal for the Messiah Festival on January 28 at 3 p.m. on the Presser Hall stage on the Bethany College Campus. The theme for this year's... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Tuesday, January 9

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic... Read More.