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Ava Jones Begins Cancer Fight, and How the Public Can Help

Sunday, February 16

As if Ava Jones didn’t have enough on her plate these days - speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, a full load of collegiate classes, working and being a regular college student - even more was recently added.Jones, a former Nickerson basketball, volleyball and... Read More.

House Debate Incident Raised during Hutchinson Legislative Forum

Saturday, February 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — It's a long standing tradition in the Kansas House of Representatives when a member carries a bill on floor debate for the first time to go through an “initiation,” where, usually, some warmhearted bantering takes place. Last Thursday, three such... Read More.

Three Injured in Friday Crash Near Canton, One Reported with Serious Injuries

Saturday, February 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three people were injured in a weather related crash Friday morning on US 56 about two miles west of Canton.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Donald Long of York, Neb., was eastbound on 56 when he lost control... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

Friday, February 14

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John.First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.

Friday Morning House Fire in Hutchinson Causes Minor Damage, Displaces Family of Five

Friday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire responded just after 11 Friday morning to a structure fire in the 1600 block of North Dixie.On arrival, a fire was found in a wall on the second story of the two-story house, which fire crews were able to... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Sports Coordinator

Thursday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Garrett Huddleston started at Hutch Rec on Feb. 3 as the agency’s Sports Coordinator. The Hutchinson native has a sports background that includes previous roles at the Wichita Wind Surge and Wichita Thunder.At Hutch Rec, Huddleston is responsible for the coordination... Read More.

Hutchinson Chamber 2025 Legislative Forum to Begin Feb. 15

Thursday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 21, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum dates: • Saturday, February 15: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, B.J. Warner Recital Hall – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson •... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

Wednesday, February 12

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

KHP 2025-04 Collegiate Law Gives College Students Experience in Law Enforcement Field

Tuesday, February 11

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy College students will have the opportunity this summer to experience what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy. The Collegiate Law program is hosted by the Patrol and will be held from... Read More.

Cosmosphere Receives Donation of 15 Kansas State Flags from Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Tuesday, February 11

HUTCHINSON, KS, — The Cosmosphere is honored to receive a donation of fifteen Kansas state flags from Moon walker and former NASA astronaut Charlie Duke. Duke took the flags with him to the Moon on Apollo 16 in 1972.“We are grateful to General Duke... Read More.

McPherson BPU Approves Change in Rate Structure for Customer Classes, Effective April 1

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities Monday approved a change in the rate structure for several customer classes, effective April 1.BPU General Manager Josh Bedel said the change involves going from a two-part rate to a three-part rate with the addition... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.