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HutchCC to Host 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival Featuring Grammy Winner Brian Lynch

Monday, January 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts department, with support from the Kansas Creative Arts Commission, will kick off its spring schedule with the annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival concert on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm in the Stringer Fine Arts... Read More.

Harvey County Bridge Project to Close I-135 Lanes This Week

Monday, January 12

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Drivers in Harvey County should plan for a temporary closure this week as the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) continues work on the 36th Street bridge replacement. KDOT officials announced that both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 135 at 36th... Read More.

Two Dogs Found Deceased in Hutchinson Duplex Fire, No Injuries Reported

Sunday, January 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 1000 block of North Plum Saturday evening at approximately 6:55 p.m. First arriving fire crews found minimal smoke showing from the outside of a single-story duplex. As crews entered the home,... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store

Saturday, January 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, January 8th to welcome the Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store at their 2410 Main Street location in Great Bend. The event brought community members... Read More.

Early Project Guidance with Development Review

Saturday, January 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 9, 2026) — The City of Hutchinson now offers Development Review, a service designed to make the development process clearer, more coordinated, and easier to navigate. Development Review provides an opportunity to meet with City staff early in the development process to... Read More.

McPherson Housing Coalition Receives Affordable Housing Grant to Complete the Sutherland Estates Supportive Housing Project

Friday, January 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC) has been awarded $375,000 through Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to support the completion of the Sutherland Estates Supportive Housing Project. This year, $33.9 million in AHP grants were awarded in partnership... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes New Downtown Revitalization Manager

Friday, January 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan – (January 9, 2026)- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that Scott Cooley has joined the City as its new Downtown Revitalization Manager, effective January 5. The Downtown Revitalization Manager position was created to provide focused leadership for the City’s downtown... Read More.

Reno County Salvation Army Continues Seasonal Fundraising Efforts After Dedicated Red Kettle Campaign

Friday, January 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jan. 9, 2026) - The Salvation Army of Reno County has ended its Red Kettle Campaign and the count is in. After just over 30 days of bell ringing, it has all come to a close. The Salvation Army has counted its... Read More.

Larned Couple Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Elder Financial and Physical Mistreatment

Thursday, January 8

LARNED, Kan. – Jeffrey S. Bates, 64 of Larned, and Sandi K. Bates, 62 of Larned, appeared on bond Thursday morning before Pawnee Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell for Felony First Appearances/Bond Appearances. The Bates are charged each with one Count of Conspiracy to Commit Financial... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com

Thursday, January 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com Central Christian College of Kansas has been recognized among the most affordable colleges in Kansas 2026 ranking by Research.com in the fields of psychology, accounting,... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Wednesday, January 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

Wednesday, January 7

McPHERSON, Kan. (January 2, 2026) — McPherson Center for Health proudly welcomed its first baby of the new year with the birth of Stetson Brian, born on January 2, 2026, to proud parents Austin and Maci, both local to the McPherson community. Stetson’s arrival was... Read More.

HutchCC to Host 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival Featuring Grammy Winner Brian Lynch

Harvey County Bridge Project to Close I-135 Lanes This Week

Two Dogs Found Deceased in Hutchinson Duplex Fire, No Injuries Reported

Great Bend Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store

Early Project Guidance with Development Review

McPherson Housing Coalition Receives Affordable Housing Grant to Complete the Sutherland Estates Supportive Housing Project

City of Hutchinson Welcomes New Downtown Revitalization Manager

Reno County Salvation Army Continues Seasonal Fundraising Efforts After Dedicated Red Kettle Campaign

Larned Couple Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Elder Financial and Physical Mistreatment

Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

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