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Hutchinson Fire Department to Host Grand Opening for New Fire Station 1

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department announced this week that the new Fire Station 1, 2222 North Main Street, will soon be in operation. Local contractor, Wiens and Company, has completed the majority of the construction of the new 5.3-million-dollar fire station. They... Read More.

Salt City Splash to Delay Opening Due to Mechanical Issues

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Salt City Splash will have a delayed opening due to mechanical issues at the 23-year-old aquatic center. The Splash was scheduled to open on Saturday, May 27 for the 2023 season; however, will now open on Saturday, June 3. The Summer 2023... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council to Consider Interim City Manager Agreement at Friday Meeting

Thursday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council will consider an “interim services agreement” with former Reno County Historical Society executive director Mary Grace Clements as part of a special meeting Friday afternoon at 4 at City Hall. If approved, Clements will serve as interim... Read More.

More than Half of the World’s Largest Lakes are Shrinking, Collaborative Study Finds

Thursday, May 25

By K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a... Read More.

Reno County Residents Needed to Complete Youth Resources and Needs Assessment Survey

Thursday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Have an opinion about after-school and youth services options in Hutchinson? Throughout June, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is conducting a community survey about resources and needs for youth in the Hutchinson area as well as perceptions of the... Read More.

McPherson Man Killed After Motorcycle Strikes Semi

Wednesday, May 24

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – A McPherson man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a semi in southern McPherson County. McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne identified the victim as 37-year-old Michael Heitkotter. Heitkotter was southbound on 14th Avenue when he struck the semi which was... Read More.

Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Wednesday, May 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN, Kan. — National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility researcher Lisa Hensley’s career took her from laboratory to laboratory and country to country to study the alphabet soup of ghastly pathogens such as SARs, monkeypox, MERs and Marburg. But she said an... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Aggravated Robbery Charge

Wednesday, May 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tuesday morning Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Main Street in reference to an armed robbery. An 82-year-old female victim reported hearing someone rattling the back door of her residence. Moments later she... Read More.

Midwest Single Source, Roberts Hutch-Line Announce Merger

Tuesday, May 23

By Christopher Ruvo HUTCHINSON, Kan. - An acquisition involving two Kansas-based distributors of promotional products, office supplies and other items is creating a combined company that will serve more than 5,000 customers and generate a forecasted $16 million in revenue in 2023. Wichita, KS-headquartered Midwest Single... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Receive SPRINT Grant

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is set to receive a $700,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce as part of the State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism (SPRINT) program. This funding opportunity seeks to revitalize the tourism sector in Kansas in... Read More.

May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott

Tuesday, May 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Aspen Lott is in her tenth year at McPherson Middle School in the Special Education Department. When reflecting on what motivates her... Read More.