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The Public is Invited to TECH’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday

Tuesday, June 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Help TECH celebrate its 50th Anniversary at the TECH ALS and Art Studio on Thursday, June 8th. This building is located just west of the intersection of Avenue B and Main Street. Look for the gorgeous blue mural. The event is a come-and-go... Read More.

Great Bend Utilities to Address Leaks

Tuesday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Utilities would like to address the growing concern over the multiple leaks throughout town. “We are aware of the amount of water leaking from meter pits,” Public Works Director Jason Cauley said. “These leaks were caused... Read More.

Chamber Blue of Kansas 2024 Enrollment Beginning Soon

Tuesday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Employers looking to explore health benefit offerings will have another opportunity to review or renew the new Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance offering. Chamber Blue is an innovative partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Juvenile Sex Charges

Tuesday, June 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On June 6th, 2023, the Special Operations Division and Investigations Division with the Hutchinson Police Department arrested William Eric Allen, 55, of Hutchinson, KS for 1) Indecent Solicitation of a child to commit or submit to an unlawful sex act 2)... Read More.

McPherson High Student Elected Governor at Kansas Boys State

Tuesday, June 6

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Samuel Houston, a resident of McPherson, Kan., and a senior-to-be at McPherson High School, has been elected governor of the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. The announcement was made this evening during the Kansas Boys... Read More.

Kansas Doctors Warn of Cancer Drug Shortage

Monday, June 5

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — A national shortage of cancer drugs is forcing some Kansas doctors to ration medication. The Kansas News Service reports that supply chain issues have squeezed supplies of more than a dozen chemotherapy drugs. The shortage is hurting treatment for breast,... Read More.

Announcing the 2023-2024 Live Season Subscription Series at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is excited to announce the incredible lineup we have in store for the 2023 - 2024 live season. From comedy to rock, country music to funk and soul, and pop music to holiday favorites, we’ve got the... Read More.

Hutchinson Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Smallville Festival June 15-17, Registration Open for Several Events

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Join Hutch Rec in June as Hutchinson celebrates the 10th anniversary of becoming Smallville, Kansas. Smallville Festival kicks off on the Third Thursday, June 15th, where the proclamation is read, and Hutchinson, Kansas, will officially change its name to Smallville, Kansas; home... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested after His Father is Found with Stab Wounds

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson man who served time in prison for a 2007 crash involving a mobile meth lab was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder involving the alleged stabbing of his father. The Reno County Sheriff's Office said in a release... Read More.

Hutchinson TikToker Turns to Community

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson-based tenant and chalk artist is turning to her online community for help in finding a new home after her chalk art ended up causing issues between her and her landlord. Kara Vaughn of Hutchinson is known for sharing videos of... Read More.

Land Management, Burn Training to Take Place June 8 & 9

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A series of Managing Brush Piles workshops will take place June 8-9 in Hutchinson and Burrton. The workshops are sponsored by the Kansas Prescribed Fire Council in partnership with Reno County Emergency Management, KSU Extension, USDA NRCS, and Kansas Forest Service. The... Read More.

Lyons Among 14 Communities to Receive Funding for the Creation of New Murals

Friday, June 2

By KansasCommerce.gov TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create 38 new murals and public art projects that... Read More.

The Public is Invited to TECH’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday

Great Bend Utilities to Address Leaks

Chamber Blue of Kansas 2024 Enrollment Beginning Soon

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Juvenile Sex Charges

McPherson High Student Elected Governor at Kansas Boys State

Kansas Doctors Warn of Cancer Drug Shortage

Announcing the 2023-2024 Live Season Subscription Series at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre

Hutchinson Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Smallville Festival June 15-17, Registration Open for Several Events

Hutchinson Man Arrested after His Father is Found with Stab Wounds

Hutchinson TikToker Turns to Community

Land Management, Burn Training to Take Place June 8 & 9

Lyons Among 14 Communities to Receive Funding for the Creation of New Murals

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