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Cosmosphere Announces New Additions to Executive Leadership Team

Thursday, September 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere has announced new additions to the executive leadership team that will guide the organization as it enters its next chapter of growth and continues expanding its impact in space education, exploration and innovation. The new additions help bring together leadership... Read More.

KHP Urges Safe Travel for Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday, September 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and make safety a priority during the Labor Day weekend. Troopers will be conducting additional enforcement as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Excessive speed, inattention and impaired driving are... Read More.

Second Highest Number of Voters Turn Out for Kansas Primary

Wednesday, September 2

Kansas saw the second highest number of voters turn out for a primary election in state history this year, trailing only 2022 when a record number of ballots were cast in a primary election that decided the right to an abortion. The secretary of state... Read More.

Community Town Hall to Give Hutchinson Residents a Direct Voice in Data Center Discussions

Wednesday, September 2

UPDATE: This event has been moved to the Stringer Fine Arts Center, located at 600 E. 11th, to accommodate the anticipated larger crowd. The starting time and content remains unchanged. New format combines expert briefings with live, anonymous polling to gather public input for local... Read More.

August Total Revenue Receipts at $714.7M; 11.5% Above Estimate

Wednesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends August 2026 with total revenue receipts at $714.7 million. That is $73.8 million, or 11.5%, above the estimate. Overall, total tax-only collections were up $66.5 million for August 2026, and up 11.9% from August 2025. Individual income tax... Read More.

Watch for Snakes, Wildlife Trying to Keep Cool Too

Wednesday, September 2

During this current heatwave, one central Kansas Police Department is warning its citizens to be on the lookout for snakes and other wildlife on the move. The Hoisington Police Department recently posted a story on Facebook to make residents aware of a report involving a... Read More.

Message Board Upgrades to Begin Statewide

Wednesday, September 2

Those KDOT message boards are getting an upgrade across 22 Kansas counties including Saline, Harvey and Reno Counties. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a project to upgrade equipment for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along highways in Butler,... Read More.

Kansas Tech Founders Can Apply for Up to $25,000 with ACCEL-KS Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, September 2

StartUp Hutch shares statewide ACCEL-KS opportunity for early-stage technology startups HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sept. 2, 2026 — Kansas technology founders can apply now for up to $25,000 through ACCEL-KS to build, test and advance early-stage products toward commercialization. StartUp Hutch is sharing the statewide opportunity with... Read More.

KDHE Opens Applications for CPR Training and AED Funding Program

Wednesday, September 2

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is now accepting applications for state funding to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and the purchase and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The funding, authorized through House Bill 2513, is available to eligible public and nonpublic... Read More.

United Way Reno County Kicks Off Campaign with BOLD Goal Announcement

Wednesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way is proud to announce the launch of its annual campaign to raise $1.35M in support of local non-profit programs which will serve more than 25,000 community members in the coming year, while simultaneously addressing one of Reno County’s most... Read More.

K-State Food Scientist Urges Consumers to Buy – or Update – Their Food Thermometer

Tuesday, September 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Where food safety is concerned, a food thermometer is kind of like the swiss army knife. It’s a must-have, multi-use tool in the kitchen. “It is one of the most important tools consumers can use to know when food is cooked properly... Read More.

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Infant Daughter

Tuesday, September 1

NEWTON, Kan. - A 21-year-old Newton man is in custody for the attempted murder of his 2-month-old daughter. The case originated from an emergency room visit on Aug. 26 for the child, who was immediately taken into police protective custody. Newton Police arrested the baby’s father,... Read More.