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Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

Monday, January 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host its 104th Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Spectrum Partners LLC and The University of Kansas Health System on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Great Bend Events Center. This signature event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs,... Read More.

Students Prepare to Pitch Business Ideas in Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Monday, January 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Students from across Reno County will compete in the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 10, 2026, at the Stringer Fine Arts Center. These young entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges and participate in a tradeshow to show... Read More.

FHSU’s Next Science Café Set for Feb. 2

Monday, January 26

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 2. This month’s presentation, “Fossils, Museums, and 66 Million Years,” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Partnership for Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

Monday, January 26

Andover, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), Kansas Community Colleges, and the Kansas National Guard will sign a proclamation establishing a partnership to develop more cybersecurity professionals across Kansas. Senator Marshall visited the Butler Community College cybersecurity program to see the important... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire

Sunday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 100BLK of West 7th . Crews arrived to find a small fire working in the attic space of a 2-story, balloon frame residence. Crews were able to... Read More.

Free Entrepreneurship Opportunities through StartUp Hutch

Sunday, January 25

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — There are two upcoming entrepreneurship opportunities available in the community through StartUp Hutch. These programs are designed to support both ALICE households and youth in Reno County by building skills, confidence, and pathways to economic mobility. Ice House Entrepreneurship Program... Read More.

Joe Pfannenstiel Named Ad Astra Radio’s January Classroom Hero, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Friday, January 23

INMAN, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Joe Pfannenstiel, longtime coach, teacher and school counselor at Inman Jr/Sr High School, as this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced fourteen Kansas communities have secured over $45.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. “The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

Friday, January 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [January 23, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that West Avenue A from South Adams Street to South Madison Street will reopen to eastbound and westbound traffic on Tuesday, January 27, at noon. This reopening marks a significant milestone... Read More.

Salvation Army of Reno County Opens Warming Center for the Weekend

Friday, January 23

HUTCHISON, Kan. (Jan. 23, 2026) - The Salvation Army of Reno County is doing more than wishing people to be warm. Their warming center at 700 N Walnut will open beginning today when it opens at 8am. Their weekly warming center hours will be... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

Students Prepare to Pitch Business Ideas in Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

FHSU’s Next Science Café Set for Feb. 2

Senator Marshall Announces Partnership for Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire

Free Entrepreneurship Opportunities through StartUp Hutch

Joe Pfannenstiel Named Ad Astra Radio’s January Classroom Hero, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

Salvation Army of Reno County Opens Warming Center for the Weekend

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

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