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Four Reno County Law Enforcement Officers Graduate From KLETC

Friday, May 22

Four Reno County Law Enforcement Officers were part of the 357th Basic Training Class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Yoder who graduated Friday. Thee of the officers are from the Hutchinson Police Department, including Carrie Haumount, Raylee Johnson and Kyle... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority

Friday, May 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and... Read More.

Bear Struck by Vehicle Near Iola Early Friday Morning

Friday, May 22

A bear was struck early Friday morning north of Iola. The Allen County Sheriff's Office was called at about 4:15 AM to location on West Virginia Road east of Old Highway 169, about fives north of Iola of a mile south of the... Read More.

Police Seeking Person Who Abandoned Puppies Outside McPherson Walmart

Friday, May 22

McPherson Police are seeking information regarding the person or persons who abandoned six one-week-old puppies Thursday afternoon. Police and Animal Control Officers responded at 4:30 PM Thursday to Walmart, where the puppies were found in a pink bag behind the tire of a... Read More.

Downtown Great Bend to Host Pair of Events on June 5

Friday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Downtown Great Bend, Kansas, is the place to be on Friday, June 5! The City of Great Bend is throwing a welcome party for Rocky Mountain Race Week at Dry Lake Brewing from 4-8 p.m. while Great Bend Alive presents... Read More.

An Incredible Success: 2026 Great Futures Annual Golf Classic

Friday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Over 120 people participated in the 2026 Great Futures Annual Golf Classic on Friday, May 15 at Crazy Horse Golf Course. Each year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosts the annual golf tournament to raise funds for their organization. In an... Read More.

3 District Judges Nominated to Fill Kansas Supreme Court Vacancy

Thursday, May 21

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has forwarded the names of three district judges, all from northeast Kansas, to Governor Laura Kelly to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. The Commission Thursday selected Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom and Johnson County District... Read More.

Salt City Splash to Open May 23 for 2026 Season

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Salt City Splash is set to open Memorial Day weekend, with the first day of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. The Splash will also be open on Memorial Day Monday, May 25, but moving forward, will be closed on... Read More.

Envista Federal Credit Union Spends May Honoring Heroes and Advocates Across the Hutchinson Community

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, KS, May 2026 — Throughout the month of May, Envista Federal Credit Union demonstrated its commitment to the Hutchinson community by participating in a wide range of awareness months, appreciation weeks, and recognition days. Staff showed support for local educators, first responders, healthcare workers,... Read More.

StartUp Pretty Prairie: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to Pretty Prairie, KS

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch will host StartUp Pretty Prairie, an entrepreneurship workshop designed to support small business growth in Pretty Prairie and surrounding rural communities, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Pretty Prairie City Office/Library, 119 W. Main St. The... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Practical Steps to Make Digital Spaces More Inclusive

Thursday, May 21

Hutchinson, Kan. — Beyond Barriers is proud to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed each year on the third Thursday in May, as a reminder that digital access is essential to full participation in modern life. GAAD was launched in 2012 to spark conversation, learning, and action around... Read More.

American Legion Boys State to Begin May 31st

Thursday, May 21

High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 88th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at... Read More.