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Reno County Museum Urges Public to Donate or Loan Vietnam War Era Items

Wednesday, July 31

By Bronwyn L. Page, Reno County Museum Operations Manager RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In honor of an upcoming exhibit on the Vietnam conflict "I Walked into a Different World - The Vietnam Era Remembered,” set to open at the Reno County Museum in March, we... Read More.

Salt City Splash End-of-Summer Schedule

Wednesday, July 31

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Summer is winding down, but there's still time to make a splash at Salt City Splash! Don't miss your chance to cool off and have fun before the season ends. End-of-season Schedule: August 1-11: Open regular hours from 12:30 p.m. to... Read More.

Bugner-Smith Wins State Fair Golden Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, July 30

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair on Monday, July 29 announced the recipient of the State Fair's first-ever Fairified Golden Ticket contest. Julie Bugner Smith, of rural Barton County (Pawnee Rock), received the call last week that hers was the winning entry... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces RFQ for Kansas Artists to Create Public Art for DCI Park

Tuesday, July 30

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec announces a call for Kansas artists to participate in a public art initiative at DCI Park. As part of the ongoing placemaking efforts through Project Park, Hutch Rec is seeking to commission artists to create 2-D art,... Read More.

YMCA Soccer (Fall) Deadline Monday, Aug. 5th

Monday, July 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The deadline is approaching to get your kids registered for Soccer through the Hutchinson YMCA. The deadline is Aug. 5. Stop in at the YMCA at 716 East 13th to register OR Register online Go to www.ymcawichita.org (Use your email on... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Promotes Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting

Monday, July 29

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Heartland Credit Union has recently announced the promotion of Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting. Wiens will be responsible for overseeing the underwriting department, which handles deciding direct and indirect loan applications, monitoring consumer loan portfolio performance,... Read More.

Kansas Women Attorneys Association Honors Hutchinson Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer

Monday, July 29

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Dell Marie Shanahan Swearer, Chief Operating Officer of Hutchinson Community Foundation, has been presented the Carol Foreman Medal of Civility from the Kansas Women Attorneys Association. The Carol Foreman Medal of Civility specifies that “The recipient must have behaved and... Read More.

Colorado Judge Temporarily Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Grocery ‘Megamerger’

Friday, July 26

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Baseline DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Program Sees 100% Graduation Rate

Thursday, July 25

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff involved... Read More.

Tiger Media Network Interns Explore Custom Harvesting in Documentary

Thursday, July 25

By FHSU News HAYS, Kan. — Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network... Read More.

Brush 71 Gets Deployed to the Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon

Wednesday, July 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 and crew have accepted an assignment to the Durkee fire in Eastern Oregon. This crew left the station today at 3:30 p.m. The Durkee Fire is a growing fire of approximately... Read More.