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Salvation Army of Hutchinson 2024 Red Kettle Kickoff Thursday, Nov. 21

Sunday, November 17

By the Salvation Army of Hutchinson HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s bells have returned to Reno County. Come and join The Salvation Army for their 2024 Red Kettle Kickoff on November 21 at Grasshopper Park! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas carols. The... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Announces 2025 Youth of the Year Candidates

Friday, November 15

By Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, December 5th the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year Banquet. Four finalists will compete for the title of 2025 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being... Read More.

Grand Staff Thrift Boutique Brings Back 12 Days of Christmas Sale, Raising Funds for eSwatini Elementary School

Friday, November 15

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — Grand Staff Ministries, Inc. has recently been granted land in eSwatini, Africa, to build an elementary school. To raise funds for the building project, the Grand Staff Thrift Boutique in Buhler is holding a 12 Days of Christmas Sale Friday,... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex and Drug Charges

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 40-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested Wednesday on multiple child sex and drug charges. Richard Allen Young was taken into custody by the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and booked into the Reno County Correctional Facility on a $100,000... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

Buhler Band Students Selected for SCKMEA District 1234A Honor Band

Monday, November 11

BUHLER, Kan. — The following Buhler students have been selected for the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association District 1234A Honor Band: Allison Johnson - Flute Savannah Keele - Flute Aidan Anderson - Clarinet Nyah Sewell - Clarinet Logan Johnson - Clarinet Ashlyn Coker - Alto Sax Ben Busenbark - Alto... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce November Small Business of the Month: Chaffin Electric

Monday, November 11

Jennifer Weathers, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the November Small Business of the Month award to Chaffin Electric. Roger Chaffin’s path to entrepreneurship started with a roadblock that might have stopped others... Read More.

Reno County General Election Results

Wednesday, November 6

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson voters apparently have turned the westernmost Democrat in the Kansas Legislature out of office. Republican Kyler Sweely, who survived efforts to keep him off the ballot and a primary win over a candidate backed by Reno County Republican... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: Hutchinson Vieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

2024-2025 United Way of Reno County Campaign Update and #iPledge Information

Monday, November 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is still looking for donations for the 2024-2025 campaign. The $1.3M goal this year will be used to help support 21 local nonprofits, enabling them to administer 33 different programs that serve 25,000+ LOCAL friends,... Read More.