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Cosmosphere Welcomes New Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator

Wednesday, March 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Sophie Maples has joined the Cosmosphere’s Marketing and Development team as the new Public Relations and Volunteer Coordinator. Maples graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication at the end of 2021. Prior to joining the Cosmosphere,... Read More.

Presentation at Lindsborg Museum Explores World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas

Wednesday, March 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will host “World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the 1904 Swedish Pavilion, 120 E. Mill St. All are invited to attend... Read More.

Young Professionals of Reno County to Host Annual Meeting, Mayor Richardson to Speak

Wednesday, March 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Friday, March 24th at 5:30 pm, Clayworks at Disability Supports, 1125 N Main, Hutchinson, KS. No membership is required to attend. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.yprenocounty.com/annual-meeting “Our Annual Meeting has traditionally... Read More.

Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are

Wednesday, March 15

By Andrew Gross, AAA.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the... Read More.

Termination Leads to Stoecklein Serving as Interim Chief of Hutchinson Police

Wednesday, March 15

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper has been terminated. City employees were sent an email Tuesday informing them Hooper had been let go effective immediately. City Manager Kendal Francis told Ad Astra News Wednesday morning that due... Read More.

States to Receive $2.5B from Feds for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Wednesday, March 15

By Jacob Fischler, Kansas Reflector The federal government will send $2.5 billion over the next five years to states, local governments and tribes to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Biden administration officials said Wednesday. The new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program,... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairs Water Line Break at E 17th Ave and N Plum St

Tuesday, March 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On Monday, March 13th, City of Hutchinson Water Maintenance crew repaired a water line break in the northeast corner of E 17th Ave and N Plum St. The repair has been completed and the street repair process has begun. The pavement repair... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Rural Water District 101 Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal... Read More.

McPherson College Meets Goals in One-Day Giving Blitz

Tuesday, March 14

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS – McPherson College’s Power Day 2023 met all the goals set for the annual online giving day, raising $330,000 for scholarships and programs. In its ninth year, more than 350 alumni and friends of the college made gifts that helped unlock... Read More.

Prepare for Smoke in the Flint Hills; Burning Season Is Near

Tuesday, March 14

FLINT HILLS, Kan. (KNS) - It's the time of year, March and April, when Kansas landowners are beginning to burn their grasslands, especially in the Flint Hills region. The state is advising people to take precautions from the smoke. The controlled burns are supposed to... Read More.

South Hutch City Administrator Announces Resignation

Tuesday, March 14

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of South Hutchinson announced this week that City Administrator Joseph Turner is resigning his position effective July 15, 2023. During his tenure, Turner modernized the City’s budgeting processes and brought financial stability to the organization. South Hutchinson’s general fund... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bills for Civil War Mural, Ad Astra Sculpture

Tuesday, March 14

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Two art installation projects will become reality after years of delay. On Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed bills authorizing plans for a mural honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry Regiment and the placement of a life-size Ad... Read More.