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It’s Time for Kindergarten Countdown in USD 308

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Do you have a young learner ready to begin kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year?Parents of kindergartners for the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an in-school district-wide Kindergarten Countdown from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023,... Read More.

Week of the Young Child, GEO Month Offer Lots of Opportunities in Hutchinson

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There are lots of opportunities this week for families with young children as our community celebrates Week of the Young Child, April 17-22.Check out the many great activities going on throughout the week. April is also Get Everyone Outdoors month, with... Read More.

IdeaTek and Halstead Partner to Offer Discounted Fiber Internet Rates

Monday, April 17

HALSTEAD, Kansas – IdeaTek, a Buhler-based fiber internet provider, is partnering with the City of Halstead to offer discounted fiber internet rates to residents and small businesses for the next two years.The partnership is part of the city’s long-range strategic goal to have fiber... Read More.

Kansas Army National Guard Features Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell at Black Hawk Flight Event

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell was the soldier spotlight feature during the Kansas Army National Guard Black Hawk Orientation Flight event last Wednesday at Stringer Fine Arts Center on the Hutchinson Community College campus. Command Sgt. Maj. Darrian Campbell is the... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up is April 29 and 30

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - It’s time to clean up and green up. The City of Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2023. It’s a great way to clean up your neighborhood and get ready for... Read More.

Governor Vetoes Kansas Bill on Live Deliveries During Abortion

Monday, April 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill on Friday that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to infants delivered alive during certain kinds of abortion procedures.In a statement on her website, Kelly, a... Read More.

Hairball Will Rock the Kansas State Fair September 14

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ultimate rock and roll tribute band Hairball will perform at the Kansas State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 14. 2023. This is Hairball’s 23rd year of rocking hundreds of thousands of fans across the country. Hairball is known for their high-energy, electrifying performances... Read More.

Friday Evening Storms Bring Much Needed Rainfall to Parts of Central Kansas

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storms that moved through central Kansas Friday night and early Saturday morning produced some hail, but the big story was that parts of the region saw their heaviest rainfall in quite some time. The National Weather Service in Wichita said that the... Read More.

Longtime Reno County District Court Stenographer Calls It a Career

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Friday marked the final day on the job for Angie Schultz. She is retiring after a 47-year career as an official District Court stenographer.Schultz began working as a freelance court reporter in 1976, which she did for 35 years before joining... Read More.

Education Commissioner: Kansas Needs to Boost Test Scores

Friday, April 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - The state’s top education official says Kansas schools should make academic achievement a priority, and that includes raising test scores. Some state lawmakers have criticized Kansas schools for the growing number of students who score in the lowest level on... Read More.

Donut Day Contest Returns to Hutchinson

Friday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Donuts hold a special place in the history of The Salvation Army and for National Donut Day this year, the breakfast treat plays a special role in helping The Salvation Army of Reno County serve locally and around the world.National Donut... Read More.

Wednesday Meetings Produce Good Feedback on the Future of Memorial Hall

Thursday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – When it comes to the future of Memorial Hall in Downtown Hutchinson one thing that emerged as a priority in focus group meetings held was adding air conditioning to the 112-year-old building.Luke Scott from WDM Architects, which the City of Hutchinson... Read More.