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Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale April 11 and 12

Tuesday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Come experience the 2nd largest annual event held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds! The 57th Annual Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) is only two weeks away on Friday, April 11th from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, April 12th from... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man. The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him. Batman... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Two Arrested in Macksville Drug Bust, Numerous Animals Seized

Friday, March 28

MACKSVILLE, Kan. — Two people were arrested Friday morning after the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Macksville, St. John and Stafford Police, the Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks and KHP and Stafford K9 officers executed a search warrant at a home in... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Supply Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce March Small Business Award

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — For more than seven decades, Sunflower Electric Supply has been a pillar of Reno County’s business community, evolving to meet the changing needs of electricians, contractors, and industries. The company’s roots trace back to 1950, when Edward Engler, a local... Read More.

MaKayla Michael Named 2024 Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — MaKayla Michael was chosen as Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year. Youth Services' supervisors and members of administration choose vote for the people chosen as Employees of the Month throughout the year and from that group of people an... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore Team Up to Support Automotive Education

Wednesday, March 26

WICHITA, Kan. — Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore are proud to support local vocational and technical (Vo-Tech) education by donating three state-of-the-art vehicles to area institutions. This contribution aims to enhance hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The donation... Read More.

Prairie Bank of Kansas Announces Sale of Parent Holding Company, Plans for Merger with Community National Bank and Trust

Wednesday, March 26

Prairie Bank of Kansas is changing hands. The Stafford-based bank, which also has locations in Buhler, Hutchinson and Inman, announced this week the sale of its parent holding company, Farmers National Bancshares Inc. to Community Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Chanute based Community... Read More.

Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest Deadline Coming Up

Wednesday, March 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 7, 2025) — Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor its second annual T-shirt contest for 2025. One lucky winner will be able to showcase their t-shirt design in the Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise Booth in 2025. Last year’s winning design... Read More.