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Attempted Second Degree Murder Arrest

Thursday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Jan. 29, 2025, at 4:19 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an address on East 2nd Avenue for a battery in progress. Timothy W. Bohannan, 38 YOA of Hutchinson, was taken into custody on scene. During the... Read More.

Reno Co. Residents Invited to Apply for Cohort

Thursday, January 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Individuals looking to sharpen their leadership skills while applying them to an adaptive community challenge related to housing for vulnerable populations in Reno County are invited to complete an interest form for the 2025 Transformational Leadership Cohort. Since 2019, Hutchinson Community... Read More.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in the Kansas City Area

Thursday, January 30

Due to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Reno County Health Department has received many phone calls and wanted to provide the public with some information. Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease that has been around for centuries. Active TB is contagious, but... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Welcomes New Board Members and Thanks Outgoing Board Members

Wednesday, January 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is saying goodbye to three board members and welcoming three new members. Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson expresses sincere thanks to departing board members Linda Grote, JoAnn Rivera, and Perry Winter for their... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets. According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host 2025 Legislative Update Feb. 8

Monday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to... Read More.

Groups Invited to Apply for Grants Aimed at Improving Health in Reno County

Monday, January 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The 2025 application cycle for grants aimed at supporting the health and well-being of Reno County residents is now open. Community Health Improvement Grants are funded through a partnership between Hutchinson Community Foundation, Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation and United Way of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Tommie Westfahl

Monday, January 27

HAVEN, Kan. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tommie Westfahl, Haven Grade School Fourth Grade teacher, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding. Awardees of the grant... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Action on Former Eaton Facility, Other Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following another, more than hour-long discussion Tuesday night, the Hutchinson City Council once again tabled action to order demolition of the former Eaton facility at 3405 East 4th. Building official Jason Laney told the council shoring work is underway on the part... Read More.