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Dillon Lecture to Feature Best-Selling Author

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine David Grann will present the second Dillon Lecture of the 2024 Series.Grann’s lecture will be held Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30 am at... Read More.

33rd Annual Inman Classic Car Show April 27

By the Inman Chamber of Commerce INMAN, Kan. — The 33rd Annual Inman Classic Car Show will be taking place on April 27, 2024, and is once again sponsored by the Inman Chamber of Commerce. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM in the garage behind... Read More.

Buhler Business Mingle to be Held at Mustard Seed April 11

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Economic Development is hosting a networking event, a Buhler Business Mingle, at the Mustard Seed Thursday, April 11 from 6 - 7 p.m. The Mustard Seed is located at 214 N. Main, Buhler, KS.There will not be an... Read More.

Board Holds Hearing for ESC/TSC/TLC Closure and Other Business

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, April 8th for a special hearing and regular meeting. Prior to the Board of Education regular meeting, the Board convened for a hearing to close ESC/TSC/TLC, commonly... Read More.

Burn Permits – It’s All About Community Safety

By Reno County KS Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Emergency Management Department and the 911 Communications Center want to share with the public that getting required burn permits is about keeping your community safe.“Getting a required burn permit is not a punishment,... Read More.

Viewing of the Solar Eclipse at the Cosmosphere

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A big crowd gathered at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson Monday to view the solar eclipse, which had an 87 percent coverage of the sun locally.Sherry Treece with the Cosmosphere told Ad Astra news early on during their event they... Read More.

Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Begins, will Last for Two Weeks

Testing could cause water discoloration, but water remains safe to use  By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson Fire Department and the Hutchinson Public Works Water Division will be working together over the next two weeks to complete annual... Read More.

Reno County KIA Vietnam Veterans Honored

By the Vieyra Honors Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the most recent Census data, “Reno County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.” Today, there are 3,030 veterans living in Reno... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Haven, Reno County

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment HAVEN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing a boil water advisory for the City of Haven public water supply system located in Reno County beginning at midnight tonight.Customers should observe the... Read More.

Man Arrested After Chase in McPherson Walmart

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested Sunday morning after a stolen car was located south of McPherson and a later chase through Walmart.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said Sheriff's deputies spotted the car, which turned out to be stolen from... Read More.