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Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor to Induct Three

Friday, September 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2026-2027 class of the Wall of Honor at Hutchinson High School features a trio of HHS alumni. The honorees are Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, class of 1958; Allen Fee, class of 1980; and Frances Garcia, class of 1956. Sponsored by the HHS Alumni... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Finalizes Preparations for 2026 Fair

Thursday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas State Fair Board has officially called to order its running meeting for the 2026 Fair as final preparations draw to a close ahead of the event's official opening. Following Thursday's initial orientation meeting, the board recessed and will gather again... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau to Hold 108th Annual Meeting in Manhattan

Thursday, September 10

Kansas Farm Bureau will hold its 108th annual meeting Dec. 5-7 in Manhattan, bringing members together for several days of workshops, networking, recognition and grassroots policy development. The meeting will begin Saturday evening with the Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Fundraiser, which will feature a National... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Thursday, September 10

TOPEKA – Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Outlines State Fair Traffic Impacts

Thursday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - As the Kansas State Fair gets underway, there... Read More.

KDOT Road Reconstruction Project on U.S. 50 to Impact State Fair Travel

Thursday, September 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds drivers traveling to the Kansas State Fair this month of ongoing road reconstruction on U.S. 50 in Reno County. The Kansas State Fair is from Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 20, in Hutchinson. The... Read More.

The Rundown – Newton Commission Approves Revamped Utility Assistance Program

Thursday, September 10

The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 2026, Newton City Commission meeting NEWTON, Kan. - At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an expansion of... Read More.

SW Bricktown Neighborhood hosting 5th Annual Fiesta on September 26

Wednesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The SW Bricktown Neighborhood in Hutchinson will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the 5th Annual SW Bricktown Fiesta starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in SW Bricktown Park. The park is located at 300 W. First Ave. This year's... Read More.

Hutchinson City Manager, City Attorney Announce Final Day with City

Wednesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - UPDATE - The Hutchinson City Council held a special meeting this afternoon at 1:00pm. After recessing into executive session for one hour, Mayor Scott Meggers made the following statement: “The City is aware of the public statement issued today by City... Read More.

Don’t Let the Blood Supply Fall: Give Blood with Red Cross Now

Tuesday, September 8

Changes in routines, busy fall schedules can lead to fewer donors and blood products Leave a lifesaving legacy this month in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew [KANSAS, Sept. 8, 2026] — The American Red Cross urges people not to wait to make a lifesaving... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College Student Named Chime Workforce Scholar

Tuesday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Aubrianna Oberle, a student at Hutchinson Community College, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, joining 200 students nationwide recognized for their academic achievement and pursuit of career-focused education. The Chime Workforce Scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 8

KHP personnel assisted 548 motorists over the holiday reporting period KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, September 4, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September... Read More.