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Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes at 4th & Avenue A on Washington

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning June 16, 2025, the City of Hutchinson will begin the phased removal of two traffic signals located at 4th Avenue & Washington Street and Avenue A & Washington Street. As the first step, signal heads will be covered (bagged) to... Read More.

Statements Issued from SCKAAA and Everfull on Contract Termination

Thursday, June 12

The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging released a statement Thursday afternoon involving the termination of contracts with Everfull to provide senior nutrition services in the ten-county area it serves.Executive Director Jodi Whitmore said the decision to terminate the Everfull contract... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

Thursday, June 12

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support.Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson Celebrates Grand Reopening

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kansas – June 11, 2025 – After months of dedicated renovation work, Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza E Dr. in Hutchinson is officially unveiling its newly remodeled store — and it's time to celebrate. The multi-million-dollar renovation project is now complete, delivering a fresh... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

Thursday, June 12

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office.Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training.Argo will be partnered with... Read More.

Cindy Holscher Announces 2026 Kansas Governor Candidacy

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The first Democrat has jumped into the 2026 Kansas Governor's race.State Senator Cindy Holscher of Overland park announced her candidacy Thursday to succeed term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Holscher said she plans to focus on “kitchen table” issues in her campaign.Other priorities... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Stafford

Thursday, June 12

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Hutchinson woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening northeast of Stafford.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Brittany Hayden was westbound on Northeast 40th Street when she failed to yield at Northeast 120th Avenue... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control.Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Burlington Man Seriously Injured in Greenwood County Motorcycle Crash

Thursday, June 12

IOLA, Kan. — A Burlington man received serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Greenwood County Wednesday evening.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Dillon Brown was westbound on K-58 about five miles east of Madison and coming out of a curve when his motorcycle ran... Read More.

McPherson Family YMCA to Become Part of Greater Wichita YMCA Association

Thursday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors have agreed to bring the two associations together under the same umbrella. With this collaboration, the Y will be able to expand its mission impact and serve more youth... Read More.

Everfull to Cease Meal Services in Ten Kansas Counties Effective July 1

Thursday, June 12

Everfull, a Hutchinson based organization that operates Friendship Meals programs in 13 counties in south central Kansas and Meals on Wheels in most, has announced it will end services in ten counties effective July 1, including Kingman, McPherson, Reno and Rice.The South Central Kansas... Read More.