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Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

Hutchinson Leaders Deliver Optimistic State of the City Address

Wednesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Membership breakfast on Wednesday, featuring an upbeat State of the City Address delivered by Vice Mayor Greg Fast and City Manager Enrico Villegas. The leaders highlighted significant financial recovery, progress on major... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Commercial Fire

Wednesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (January 21, 2026) - At 1:37 a.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a commercial structure fire at 201 East Avenue A. First-arriving units located a small fire involving the soffit and roof area of the structure. Due to... Read More.

The Salina Symphony Presents “American Songs” January 25, 2026

Tuesday, January 20

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Symphony will bring in the new year with a concert full of classic and contemporary American songs celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. Works by five acclaimed American composers – three contemporary, two legendary – will be performed by... Read More.

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Area Nonprofits to Join Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

Monday, January 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network (CKNN) invites nonprofit organizations from across the region to attend its upcoming quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, at Barton Community College. The gathering is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and build shared solutions for... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Franchise Owner Brad Pryor in January

Monday, January 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Entrepreneurship Connections brings together... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Damages Original Cedars Building on East Kansas

Monday, January 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — An early morning fire today caused interior damage to a building in the 1100 block of East Kansas that was part of the original Cedars facility and in recent years has been used by the McPherson Museum for a haunted house... Read More.

City of Great Bend Upgrades Digital Presence with New .gov Domain for Website and Email Addresses

Friday, January 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — As a part of ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance digital services, the City of Great Bend announced on Friday that it is transitioning its website and staff emails to a .gov domain. The new address, www.greatbendks.gov, will... Read More.

From the High Plains to the High Seas: FHSU Students Embrace Global Citizenship

Friday, January 16

HAYS, Kan. — For most college students, the start of a new semester means finding the right buildings on campus, scouting out the best parking spots, and settling into a familiar routine of library sessions and coffee runs. But for two Fort Hays State... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

Friday, January 16

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects

Friday, January 16

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). “Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entire state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks to the Rail Service Improvement Program, we’re ensuring... Read More.