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Health Department Takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Monday, November 20

By Reno County KS Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students in the Rise Up Reno prevention network Kara Cape, Jaycie Rutherford, and Hailey Cape and Reno County Health Department Educators Tonya Culp and Thomas Simmons shared information with people about the Great American... Read More.

Statewide Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Deadline Dec. 2

Monday, November 20

By Ad Astra News KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently launched the Wild About Kansas photography contest, which is statewide. Through Dec. 2, Kansans will have the option to send in their best landscape or wildlife photos to the contest.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Michelle Lowden

Monday, November 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Michelle Lowden has been teaching for a total of 26 years. For the past 22 years, Lowden has taught... Read More.

Fate of Kansas State Fair Race Track to be Decided Tuesday Evening

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The fate of the race track at the Kansas State Fair is expected to be decided Tuesday evening. The Kansas State Fair Board will be having a special meeting at 5 p.m. in the Administration Building of the Fairgrounds. This... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has authorized issuance of a request for proposals for expenditure of Opioid settlement funds. The County has to date received $54,417.05 from a universal settlement with opioid manufacturers and will be getting additional funds over... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Margo Lysell

Monday, November 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Margo Lysell teaches social studies at Smoky Valley High School. She has been teaching at Smoky Valley for... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Celebrates Grand Opening of McKeown Fitness Court

Saturday, November 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Central Christian College of Kansas celebrated the grand opening of the McKeown Fitness Court with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 16. Joe Johnston, Central Christian College of Kansas Director of Advancement and McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ambassador welcomed... Read More.

KHP Encourages Safe Thanksgiving Travel

Friday, November 17

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Kansas roads will soon be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations for Thanksgiving. The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state, will participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement... Read More.

MCCF Honors 2023 Philanthropist of the Year Jo French and Organization of the Year McPherson Housing Coalition

Friday, November 17

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, McPherson County Community Foundation hosted a celebration in the honor of the 2023 Philanthropist of the Year Jo French. French received her award for her work with the opera house and with Apartment 6... Read More.

Public Open House Opportunity to Participate in Downtown Hutchinson’s Future

Friday, November 17

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson is nearing the end of a planning process to create a Downtown Hutch Master Plan. As part of that process, the community is holding another in-person public open house where community members can view... Read More.

Jury Assesses Damage Award of $11.1 Million Against Kubota Tractor Corporation in Favor of Former Reno County Resident

Friday, November 17

By Monica Warren, Business & Marketing Director of Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On November 14th, 2023, a Reno County jury awarded a former Reno County resident $11,138,422.40 in damages for medical expenses and non-economic damages resulting from a skid steer accident,... Read More.

Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Hutchinson

Friday, November 17

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Downtown Hutchinson and Ad Astra Radio are excited to announce the “LIGHT UP HUTCH” Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd at 6 PM! We are hard at work planning a new lighted nighttime Christmas... Read More.