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Moundridge Community Groups Launch Maddie Kaufman Playground Fund

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Lions Club, along with partnering groups and community members, has launched a fundraising campaign for a new playground in memory of Maddie Kaufman, an eight-year-old girl who passed away Nov. 21 after a 13.5-month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine... Read More.

Terry and Dee Bisbee Commit Gift to Support HutchCC Students and Programs

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association is honored to announce a $100,000 gift from longtime supporters Terry and Dee Bisbee, creating a new scholarship opportunity for students and providing critical support for key college programs. Through their generosity, the Bisbees have endowed... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species, that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department will conduct its annual mitigation burns on Wednesdays and Thursdays from January 21 through February 19, between 1100 and 1700 hours, weather permitting. These planned burns are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire risk and... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Offers Ice House Program to Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  – Aspiring entrepreneurs can gain valuable skills and insights through the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, an eight-week in-person course hosted by StartUp Hutch and Network Kansas. Running weekly from January 29 to March 26, this program is designed for low-income individuals looking... Read More.