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Kansas Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Drug Smuggling

Tuesday, September 15

WICHITA, KAN.– A Kansas inmate was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his part in conspiring to smuggle methamphetamine into a state prison. According to court documents, Tommie Baggett, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. In February 2024, while... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Farm Bureau Ag Academy

Tuesday, September 15

Kansas Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its next Ag Academy class, an immersive program designed to give participants a firsthand look at agriculture across the state. The program is open to everyone, regardless of agricultural background or Kansas Farm Bureau membership, and applications... Read More.

Open Door Health Services Appoints New Executive Director

Tuesday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Open Door Health Services Board of Directors has appointed Lee Keele of Hutchinson as their new executive director. Keele will lead the nonprofit, which provides free, confidential pregnancy and sexual health services to residents of Hutchinson and the surrounding area. Keele... Read More.

Topeka Radio and TV stations: Wamego Football Player Dylan Higgins Killed in Crash

Monday, September 14

According to WIBW Radio and KSNT TV, both in Topeka, a teen has been identified as the fatality victim in a utility task vehicle crash over the weekend in Pottawatomie County. The fatality victim was identified as Dylan Higgins, 17, of Wamego. Higgins was a... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Names Gary Meagher Interim City Manager

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [September 14, 2026]- The Hutchinson City Council has approved Gary Meagher to serve as Interim City Manager, effective immediately. Meagher brings more than three decades of local government experience to the role and is already familiar with the City of Hutchinson and... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Cancellation of Channel 2K Concert

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Channel 2K concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. All paid ticket purchasers will be automatically issued a full refund. No action is required from ticket... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Accepts Formal Resignations

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan - The City of Hutchinson has formally accepted the resignations of City Manager Enrico Villegas and City Attorney Cody Smith. City operations and services will continue without interruption. The City Council is actively working to ensure continuity of leadership, with an announcement regarding... Read More.

Teen Town Hall: When Teens Have a Seat at the Table, We All Learn Something

Monday, September 14

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson listening session brings Teens, educators and local leaders together to talk cellphones, mental health, student success and the importance of being heard HUTCHINSON, Kan. —What happens when you put Teens, educators and local leaders around the same table and... Read More.

Jim Gruver to Share Construction and Development Experience at September Entrepreneurship Connections

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Entrepreneurship Connections brings together aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs from across Reno County for an evening... Read More.

Pedal Power at Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 14

It takes about 50 volunteers and over 500 young participants - to create a million smiles at the Kansas State Fair Pedal Pull Championships held on Sunday. Missy Siruta, President of the Kansas Pedal Pullers Association tells Ad Astra News that after all the efforts... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces Federal Investments for 11 Kansas Rural Hospitals

Sunday, September 13

The resources were awarded through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program, which Sen. Moran helped establish WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education (LHHS) -– today announced 11 Kansas rural hospitals will... Read More.

Marshall, Hamilton Debate Agriculture, Economy, and More at 2026 Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Heartland Credit Union Pavilion on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson served as the stage for political debates highlighting key state and federal issues on Saturday. The day opened at 10:30 a.m. with the Kansas Gubernatorial debate between Cindy Holscher... Read More.