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Former Kansas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas police officer has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual assaults that prosecutors say occurred when he stopped his victims claiming to want to question them about drugs. Todd W. Allen entered the guilty pleas Monday to... Read More.

Bill Self to Present Dillon Lecture Tuesday in Hutch

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Naismith Hall of Fame coach and two-time national champion Bill Self will present the second Dillon Lecture of the 2023 Series. Self’s lecture will be held Tuesday, April 18 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.In 20 seasons at Kansas,... Read More.

Kansas to Raise State Age for Buying Tobacco to 21 Starting July 1

Tuesday, April 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that will require Kansans to be 21 or older to legally buy tobacco products, starting July 1. The current age to buy cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and tobacco products is 18.The bill received bipartisan... Read More.

Hutchinson to Celebrate Smallville Festival on June 15-17, 2023

Tuesday, April 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, and the Cosmosphere, announce the 10th annual Smallville Festival, presented by First National Bank and taking place June 15-17. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this three-day celebration that pays homage to... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Notes: Commissioners Discuss Burn Ban Process

Tuesday, April 11

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The imposition of burn bans in McPherson County will continue to be handled on a district-by-district basis. McPherson County Emergency Management and Communications Director Julie McClure told several ranchers began burning pastures following the lifting of a burn ban late last... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run

Tuesday, April 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Bretz Injury Law presents the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run benefitting the Cancer Council of Reno County (CCRC).Bretz Injury Law is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run occurring in Hutchinson, KS on... Read More.

95th Ave between Peace Rd and Sterling Rd closed until April 13th

Monday, April 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - 95th Avenue between Peace Road and Sterling Road will be temporarily closed.The closure, to all through traffic will begin Monday, April 10th, and last through Thursday, April 13th, 2023.The purpose is to allow for the replacement of a crossroad pipe.

Kansas Now Has an Official State Land Fossil

Monday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – Kansas now has an official state land fossil. Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan measure that designates the Silvisaurus Condrayi as the official state land fossil.The Silvisaurus was a medium-sized, four-legged, armored plant-eater. Its fossilized remains were... Read More.

SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline is May 9th

Monday, April 10

KANSAS - Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminds Kansas small non-farm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan... Read More.

Hutch Rec Foundation Announces Hutch Flag Tag Initiative

Monday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson residents now have an additional opportunity to show community pride while benefitting recreation programs and facilities in Hutchinson and Reno County. Later in 2023, Hutchinson and Reno County vehicle owners will have the opportunity to purchase a Hutch Flag Tag through... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Seeking OMEGA Nominations

Monday, April 10

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The OMEGA Award was created by the McPherson Chamber in 2005 to recognize 8th-grade students in McPherson County for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive attitudes, considerate actions and courage to overcome life’s challenges."Goodness is about... Read More.

KBI Investigating Death in Marion County

Monday, April 10

MARION COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a man believed to have shot himself while authorities were conducting a search warrant at his residence. On Monday, April 10, shortly after 11 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.