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Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Franchise Owner Brad Pryor in January

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Entrepreneurship Connections brings together... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). “Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entire state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks to the Rail Service Improvement Program, we’re ensuring... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Host Historic Artemis II Launch Watch Party

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is excited to announce an Artemis II Launch Watch Party as NASA prepares for the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep space for the first time in more than 50 years. Guests are... Read More.

Central Christian Elementary School Principal Judy Parsons to Retire

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — Central Christian School (CCS) announces the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Judy Parsons, elementary school principal, who will conclude her faithful service at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. After more than a decade of dedicated leadership, Mrs. Parsons leaves behind... Read More.

USD 310 Fairfield Closes Due to Spike in Illness

LANGDON, Kan. – Superintendent Richard Spencer of USD 310, Fairfield, has announced that school will be closed on Thursday, January 15th, and Friday, January 16th, due to a significant rise in student and staff illness. In a message to the community, Spencer stated the decision was... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Option Contract for Newton Depot

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000. The depot property... Read More.