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Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America Concert is Monday Night

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America concert will take place Monday, June 26th, at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Hutchinson Brass Quintet will also be featured. “We will celebrate America, honor active... Read More.

New Beginnings, Inc. Seeks Donations of Essential Items for Noel Lodge Shelter

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – New Beginnings, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need, is reaching out with a heartfelt request. Their homeless shelter, Noel Lodge, provides a safe haven for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, offering them a chance to rebuild their... Read More.

Area Child Care Capacity Grant Awards Announced

Monday, June 26

KANSAS – Organizations in six mid-Kansas area counties will share in nearly $43.6 million in funding through Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grants approved Friday by the Kansas Children's Cabinet. Two of the recipients will also be receiving Innovative Community Grants through the process. The Reno... Read More.

Home Prices Keep Rising but Cloud County Homes Remain Affordable

Monday, June 26

KANSAS (KPR) — Home prices just seem to keep going up. Within the last two years, real incomes have fallen under the weight of historic inflation. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have sent mortgage rates soaring. While the demand from... Read More.

AAA: What a Difference a Year Makes

Monday, June 26

By Andrew Gross, AAA News WASHINGTON, D.C. — The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year. Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable. The national average for a gallon of gas... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Injured Saturday in Motorcycle Accident

Sunday, June 25

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson woman was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening in Stafford County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Sherri Renee Landes was a passenger on a motorcycle traveling southbound on NE 40th Avenue approximately 12 ½ miles north of... Read More.

Three Reno County Deaths Involving Kratom in Six Months

Friday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2021. In the last 6 months there have been 3 deaths involving Kratom in Reno County. “Kratom” commonly refers to an herbal substance that can produce Read More.

Friday is Final Day for Buhler USD 313 Patrons to Complete Facility Needs Survey

Friday, June 23

BUHLER, Kan. – Friday is the final day for residents to respond to a Facility Needs survey being conducted by Buhler USD 313. The survey is to gain input regarding potential projects for a no-mill-levy-increase school facility bond. The District recently completed a series of... Read More.

Suspect Arrested in Drive-by-Shooting Case in South Hutchinson

Friday, June 23

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by-shooting that took place late Monday afternoon in South Hutchinson. According to South Hutchinson Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday in South Dakota. Officers responded Monday in reference... Read More.

Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

Friday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Workers in Wichita Vote to Strike

Friday, June 23

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) – Workers at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita voted Wednesday to reject the company’s contract offer and go on strike. The four-year contract proposal included an average wage increase of 4% per year, along with annual bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments. The proposed contract... Read More.

Teen found Dead after Authorities Responded to a Residence in McPherson

Friday, June 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the death of a teen in McPherson. According to the McPherson Police Department, Officers and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched early Thursday morning to a residence in the 1400 block of N Dover St. in McPherson to the... Read More.