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Hutchinson Community College in Partnership with One of Eight Apprenticeship Recipients Awarded Grants

Thursday, September 28

By Ad Astra News TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce awarded at total of $528,478 to eight entities across the state for projects meant to attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships according to an announcement made today... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff Blocking a Mile Segment of Halstead

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man is in custody after a battery incident late Wednesday night that led to an overnight standoff that blocked a mile segment of Halstead between 30th and 43rd. The call initially was sent to Reno County Sheriff's... Read More.

WIC Benefits in Kansas will Continue Even if Federal Government Shuts Down

Thursday, September 28

By Reno County Government RENO/McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Heather Peterson, WIC Coordinator for Reno and McPherson County, wants people in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to know that even in the event of a government shutdown, effective Oct. 1, 2023, WIC will still... Read More.

Fighting For Her Life: Tyson and Andrea Richardson Fundraiser

Thursday, September 28

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Silent Auction and Corn hole Tournament Fundraiser will be held on Oct. 22 for Tyson and Andrea Richardson at Knights of Columbus 1200 W 15th Ave in Hutchinson. All proceeds will go directly to the Richardsons for... Read More.

Harvey County Homicide Investigation Update, Suspect Identified

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest has been made in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Ford, whose body was found Sept. 17 at Harvey County East Park east of Newton. Hutchinson Police Department announced Wednesday Clancy Nelson Jr, 28, was arrested in Aurora,... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Praises District Staff for Quick Response During Tuesday’s Stray Arrow Incident

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent praised district staff Wednesday for their work following a Tuesday morning incident where a seven-year-old girl was struck by a stray arrow on the Roosevelt Elementary School playground. Shiloh told Ad Astra News it... Read More.

McPherson Housing Coalition Breaks Ground on Sutherland Estates

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahead of Thursday's McPherson County Housing Conference, the McPherson Housing Coalition along with local, state and federal officials took part in a ground-breaking Wednesday afternoon for MHC's new Sutherland Estates project in the 300 block of South Oak. MHC Executive... Read More.

Great Bend Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 27

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The League of Women Voters will be hosting two different Candidate Forums for the upcoming November election season. Forums are open to the public with refreshments being served. LWV Vice-President, Jan Stice, will moderate... Read More.

Reno County CROP Hunger Walk

Wednesday, September 27

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County CROP Hunger Walk will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m., and attendees will gather at the gazebo by the Rice Park Splash Pad, at Swarens and 19th... Read More.

STEPMC’s Fall Taco Fiesta Oct. 3

Wednesday, September 27

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — It's that time of year again for Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County's Taco Tuesday fall fundraiser. If you're hungry for tacos on Oct. 3, head over to the Trinity Lutheran Church at 119 N Elm St in... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Visiting Artist Marco Hernandez for “Reconectando con mis Raíces” Exhibition

Wednesday, September 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to present the upcoming "Reconectando con mis Raíces" exhibition featuring the distinctive artwork of visiting artist Marco Hernandez. The show will be displayed at the Mingenback Gallery from October 2 to October 27, with a... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Mental Health Advocate Suicide Prevention Personality Josh Rivedal

Wednesday, September 27

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College has teamed up with the CKP Suicide Prevention Task Force to bring author, actor, and international public speaker Josh Rivedal to the Barton County campus to entertain and educate about the... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College in Partnership with One of Eight Apprenticeship Recipients Awarded Grants

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff Blocking a Mile Segment of Halstead

WIC Benefits in Kansas will Continue Even if Federal Government Shuts Down

Fighting For Her Life: Tyson and Andrea Richardson Fundraiser

Harvey County Homicide Investigation Update, Suspect Identified

USD 418 Superintendent Praises District Staff for Quick Response During Tuesday’s Stray Arrow Incident

McPherson Housing Coalition Breaks Ground on Sutherland Estates

Great Bend Candidate Forum

Reno County CROP Hunger Walk

STEPMC’s Fall Taco Fiesta Oct. 3

Bethany College Welcomes Visiting Artist Marco Hernandez for “Reconectando con mis Raíces” Exhibition

Barton Community College to Host Mental Health Advocate Suicide Prevention Personality Josh Rivedal

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