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Newton Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Winners Announced

Wednesday, April 15

Newton City Commissioners recognized winners of the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce during Tuesday's meeting. The Newton High School students who participated in the challenge developed business plans and presented them to a panel of judges. The First Place... Read More.

Rail Crossing Improvement Coming in Newton

Wednesday, April 15

Improvements are on the way for the 1st and Kansas K&O Railroad Crossing in Newton. Newton City Commissioners were updated Tuesday evening on a project that has been under development since last fall. Public Works Director Ed Bonham said WATCO staff indicated before the... Read More.

New Hutchinson YMCA Branch to Open June 8th

Wednesday, April 15

WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced June 8 as the first day of operations for the new Hutchinson YMCA in Hutchinson, Kansas. The 75,000-square-foot Y branch is located at 2000 N. Lorraine, on land donated to the Y by the Hutchinson... Read More.

Taryn Southern to Present Dillon Lecture on April 21st

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will welcome award-winning storyteller, artist, and creative technologist Taryn Southern to the Hutchinson Sports Arena on April 21. A native of Wichita and graduate of Wichita East High School, Southern is... Read More.

Forged Automotive LLC to Launch with StartUp Hutch Support

Tuesday, April 14

Pictured Left to Right- Graham Klemme, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch; Elijiah Crist, Owner at Forged Automotive; Christopher Acker, Program Administrator at StartUp Hutch Forged Automotive Brings Full-Service Repairs and DIY Learning Space to Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Forged Automotive LLC has secured a $150,000 NetWork... Read More.

Local Youth Invited to Train Like the Pros During NFL Draft Weekend Event

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – While the 2026 NFL Draft captures national attention, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is bringing that same excitement to the local level with a FREE Youth Football Combine on Saturday, April 25th from 1-3PM at Gowans Stadium. Open to students... Read More.

USD 418 to Interview First Superintendent Finalist Today

Tuesday, April 14

The first of three finalists to be the new Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 will be interviewed later today (Tuesday). Ty Rhodes is currently Assistant Superintendent of USD 418 and is in his second year with the district. Prior to that,... Read More.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center Hosts World Bird Migration Day Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 14

HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, located 10 miles... Read More.

McPherson Teacher Receives VFW’s Top Award

Monday, April 13

Gipson will receive $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for her school KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 13, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce Tammy M. Gipson, a middle school science, social studies and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic... Read More.

60th Annual FHSU NIRA Rodeo returns to Hays with free admission for all

Monday, April 13

HAYS, Kan. — The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are proud to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place April 16–18, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free of charge. Community... Read More.

Reno County EMS Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Stations with Community Events

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special... Read More.

McPherson County Receives Draft Report on Moundridge Area TEAP Study

Monday, April 13

McPherson County Public Works has received a draft report on a TEAP study by the Kansas Department of Transportation on two intersections near Moundridge including Arrowhead Road and Old 81 Highway just west of Moundridge where there was a double-fatality accident last summer. ... Read More.