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Tickets On Sale Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets go on sale this Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner.Participants will enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Rick Carr, with each course carefully paired with a hand-selected beer from a local or regional brewery. It’s a great opportunity to... Read More.

March is National Nutrition Month: Tips to Improve Healthy Lifestyles

Wednesday, March 1

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Eating healthy can be a challenge with busy lifestyles, but small changes can benefit your overall health. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee encourages daily physical activity and replacing some foods with... Read More.

Reps. Mann and Panetta Move to Restore FAFSA Exemptions for Family Farms and Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 1

Washington, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led 27 of their colleagues in introducing the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, which would restore exemptions for family farms and small businesses under the Free Application for Federal Student... Read More.

KBI Investigating Death in Galena

Wednesday, March 1

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), and the Galena Police Department are investigating a man’s death after remains were found Monday afternoon in Galena, Kansas.On Monday, Feb. 27, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Galena Police Department requested KBI assistance with... Read More.

McPherson Community Theatre to Present ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ This Weekend

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson County Community Foundation is sponsoring the local production of Every Brilliant Thing this weekend. The one-person show, with occasional audience interaction, will be performed by the McPherson Community Theatre. Shows will take place... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Water Maintenance Repairing Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 28th, a water line break was reported in the 2700 block of East 17th Ave. where 17th transitions to Airport Road. The break is on a 10-inch water line that was installed in 1967. Public Works Water Maintenance staff... Read More.

Wildland Grass Fire Season is Here: Be Prepared

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - March is upon us and so is the peak season for wildland fires in the Hutchinson and surrounding area. The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to encourage you to prepare yourself and your household by utilizing the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG)... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Works Early Wednesday Fire Suspected to be Arson

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Early Wednesday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 715 West 9th Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews reported a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home.As fire crews entered... Read More.

Stage 9 Hutch Opens March 9th with Barefoot in the Park

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Stage 9 Hutch is set to present Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, March 9th-11th and 16th-18th at Stage 9 in Downtown Hutchinson. This beloved comedy is not only hilariously funny.Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the... Read More.

Expanding Veterans’ Access to Assisted Living Services is Aim of Bipartisan Sens. Moran, Tester, Murray, Rounds Bill

Tuesday, February 28

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) – ranking member and chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) – joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to introduce bipartisan legislation to expand veterans’ access to assisted living services. The... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Learns More about HCTEA and Elementary Art

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard presentations on Career & Technical Education and Elementary Art at their meeting on Monday (February 27, 2023). February is Career & Technical Education Month, and student officers from Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy presented... Read More.

Two K-61 Bridges in Hutchinson will be Repaired

Monday, February 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Two K-61 bridges in Hutchinson will be repaired beginning around March 13.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will repair the K-61 bridge 1.2 miles north of the U.S. 50/K-61 junction. It is the first bridge north of Avenue G over... Read More.