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Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Turns 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Rise Up Reno is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. 20 years of hard work in our community; 20 years of specializing in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, school-based mentoring, strengthening families, and empowering youth leaders in our community to Rise... Read More.

Top Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars Recognized

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that 261 Kansas high school seniors – the highest number ever - have been named 2023 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education... Read More.

Hutchinson Resident Held at Gunpoint, Suspect in Custody

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department responded to an armed intruder call at a residence. A suspect reportedly had held the home's occupant at gunpoint and then stole a vehicle. On Wednesday, officers with the Wichita Police... Read More.

2023 Official Dodge City Days Concert to Feature Chris Young

DODGE CITY, Kan. -  United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks LLC, is excited to announce the official 2023 Dodge City Days Concert will be held Saturday, July 29th at 7:30 PM featuring Billboard Country Artist chart-topper CHRIS YOUNG and special guest, TENILLE ARTS! Multi-platinum global... Read More.

Cure that Spring Fever at April’s Third Thursday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cure that Spring Fever by getting outdoors at April's Third Thursday. There will be plenty of fun activities in Downtown Hutchinson like performances throughout the evening by Family Community Theatre at the Avenue A Gazebo, Touch-A-Truck on Main Street, and operating toy... Read More.

Has “Tornado Alley” Moved East?

UNDATED (HPM) - This year has already been an active one for tornadoes, with multiple outbreaks across the Midwest and South at the end of March. But recent weather patterns seem to have shifted many of the twisters to the east of the Great... Read More.

Former Kansas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults

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

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.