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Hutchinson Sports Arena Renovation Expected to be Paid off by September 2024

Tuesday, July 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The .35 percent sales tax for the Sports Arena renovation could come to an end by September, 2024. On July 18, the Hutchinson City Council approved the redemption of the Sports Arena portion of a 2015 bond issue and part of... Read More.

Special District Budget notice of Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing

Tuesday, July 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Board of Commissioners, acting as the governing body of Reno County Fire Districts, Reno County Sewer Districts, and Reno County Water Districts will meet on September 13, 2023 during the regularly scheduled meeting which begins at 9:00 a.m. in... Read More.

UPDATE: 2-Year-Old Kansas Drowning Victim Identified

Tuesday, July 18

OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) – Osage County law enforcement officials have identified the victim of a recent drowning at a Kansas state park. Sheriff Chris Wells says the victim of last week’s drowning was 2-year-old Jaselyn Knoll. KSNT reports that the death is under... Read More.

Annual Report Shows Drop in Kansas Violent Crimes for 2022

Tuesday, July 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s annual Crime Index Report compiles data from... Read More.

City of McPherson Seeking Businesses Interested in Grant

Tuesday, July 18

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – If enough qualified businesses are interested, the City of McPherson plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant COVID Resiliency Category (CVR).In order to fulfill the application requirements, the City is actively seeking qualifying businesses that have an... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Casey Justus is Newest McPherson Chamber Ambassador

Tuesday, July 18

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Casey Justus as one of the Chamber's newest Ambassadors. Casey has been part of the local radio station since 2015, beginning as an office assistant. She has continued learning and... Read More.

This Summer, Keep Kids Learning

Tuesday, July 18

By Lance Patterson, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Summer is a critical time for Reno County youth as they aim to make up for the impact of interrupted learning and developmental disruption of the past few years. Boys &... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 18

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS – This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Wheat harvest continues to be... Read More.

Crews Work Around the Clock to Restore Electricity following Sunday Storms that Struck Barton and Pawnee Counties

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Winds gusting upwards of 80 miles an hour and hail nearing baseball size blasted parts of central Kansas Sunday afternoon and evening. Storms that moved in from Nebraska cut a swath that generally followed US 281 south across the state. The... Read More.

Online Enrollment Now Open for Returning Buhler USD 313 Students

Monday, July 17

BUHLER, Kan. – Online enrollment for returning Buhler USD 313 students will open Monday, July 17th, at 8:00 a.m. and will close on August 7th, at noon. An email with the SNAP CODE needed to enroll was sent Sunday afternoon to the primary guardian's... Read More.

Hutchinson Youth City Council Accepting Applications

Monday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council is now accepting applications for students interested in participating in civic engagement, developing leadership skills, and being a voice for local youth. To qualify, you must be a USD 308 student entering the 7th-12th grades for the... Read More.

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Monday, July 17

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for... Read More.