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Nominations Now Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

Saturday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Wall of Honor award, recognizing outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions in their professions, communities, and beyond. To be eligible, nominees must be graduates of Hutchinson High School... Read More.

Anonymous Donor Commits $20,000 Match Challenge Gift to Lindsborg Museum in Support of Millfest Event Sponsorship

Friday, February 27

LINDSBORG, Kan. — An anonymous donor is putting $20,000 on the table in March to encourage sponsorships of one of the most unique events at the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, and the museum infrastructure necessary to support it and the Museum’s... Read More.

Evergy Prepares for Severe Weather with Year-Round Grid Investments

Friday, February 27

Customers are encouraged to download the Evergy mobile app during Severe Weather Preparedness Week KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 27, 2026) — Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 2-6. The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather during the spring and summer seasons... Read More.

Small Batches, Big Ambitions: The Kansas Community Food Systems Team Strengthens the State’s Next Generation of Food Entrepreneurs

Friday, February 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — Rebecca Popp's bakery began with a neighbor, local grain and a recipe worth sharing. But it didn't take long before her sourdough drew a steady line of customers — and bigger questions about how to keep growing. Like many other... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Public Alert: Impersonation Email Scam

Friday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [February 27, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is notifying residents and contractors of a recent scam attempt involving an individual impersonating Community Development Director Matt Williams. The fraudulent message requested payment of an invoice via wire transfer. The City wants to make... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County and Dillons Partner for Community Food Drive on March 13

Friday, February 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County and Dillons are partnering to host a community food drive on Friday, March 13, inviting residents to help stock shelves and support local families facing food insecurity. The food drive benefitting the Food Bank of... Read More.

Marion-Florence School District Officials Address Harassment After Declining to Ban Book

Thursday, February 26

MARION COUNTY, Kan. — Marion-Florence USD 408 is dealing with harassment issues in the wake of a request by two parents to remove a book from district schools. The USD 408 Board of Education declined to remove The Perks of Being a Wallflower at their... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Presents First 25th Anniversary Grant

Thursday, February 26

WINDOM, Kan. — The Windom Senior Center is the first recipient of a 25th anniversary grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF). The grant, presented at a community celebration this week, will be used to upgrade coffee equipment at the senior center, which serves... Read More.

Marquette Community Foundation Opens Annual Grants

Thursday, February 26

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation has announced that they are now accepting applications towards their annual community grants round now until May 15. For 2026 $1,000 will be made available. Grant applications will be accepted from community organizations that are actively working within... Read More.

Reno County Clarifies Health Department Grant Discussion

Thursday, February 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Reno County officials would like to address misinformation circulating on social media regarding the Reno County Health Department. The Reno County Commission has not voted to close the Health Department or reduce its funding. At the Feb. 25th commission meeting, the Commission removed two... Read More.

Cosmosphere Updates Artemis II Launch Watch Party Following Additional NASA Delay

Thursday, February 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is providing another important update regarding its Artemis II Launch Watch Party after NASA announced a further delay to the Artemis II mission due to a helium flow issue identified during ongoing testing. As a result, the mission will... Read More.

Centre USD 397 Bus Involved in Wednesday Morning Crash

Wednesday, February 25

A Lost Springs man was injured Wednesday morning when his pickup collided with a Centre USD 397 school bus about three miles west of Lost Spring in Marion County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Michael Walsh was eastbound on 340th Street just east of Sunflower... Read More.