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Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Staff Members

Monday, June 17

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new staff members. Tony Helfrich started at Hutch Rec as the Director of Nature Education & Outdoor Recreation at Dillon Nature Center on May 28. He comes to Hutch Rec... Read More.

Building Upon Success: Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) Looks to Build

Monday, June 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50.... Read More.

Salt City Pain Management’s Services To Join The Summit June 24

Friday, June 14

By Salt City Pain Management/the Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jun. 13, 2024) — Starting June 24, Salt City Pain Management’s services will be integrated into The Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement. Randy Roatch, CEO of The Summit,... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Showing Up Early in Kansas Waterways

Friday, June 14

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly a result of warmer late-spring weather and more rain events, according to a Kansas State... Read More.

Closing of Limb and Brush Drop Sites

Thursday, June 13

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The limb and brush drop sites will be closing permanently effective Friday, June 14th. Residents are encouraged to utilize the Reno County Landfill for limb and brush disposal from this date onward. In just ten days, the Public... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “With wheat... Read More.

Barbara Lilyhorn and Mike Mathews Recognized for Retirement from Reno County

Thursday, June 13

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (June 12, 2024) — The Reno County Commission held their meeting this morning, June 12, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the courthouse. Barbara Lilyhorn, Director of Aging and Public Transportation, and Mike Mathews, Director of Information... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Disposal of Surplus Reno County Area Transit Buses

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners Wednesday approved the disposal of surplus Reno County Area Transit buses. The process for disposal of buses differs from usual procedures due to Kansas Department of Transportation requirements related to grants used to acquire them. Aging... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Faces Costly State Water Regulations for New Daycare Facility

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — State water regulations are coming into play for Buhler USD 313's new Daycare facility at 56th and Plum, and they will not be cheap. Superintendent Cindy Couchman told the Board of Education Monday night because of the number of students... Read More.

Brush Fire at 1800 Block of South Buhler Road

Tuesday, June 11

By Jeremy Unruh, Hutchinson Fire Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Just after 1pm, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1800 blk of South Buhler Road for a brush fire. First arriving crews were met with heavy smoke conditions that were drifting across Buhler Road.... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves New Coaching Staff, New Welders

Tuesday, June 11

eBoard Notes 06/10/2024 By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan — The USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on June 10th with a light agenda. The Board approved all items. There were two action items. First, Supplemental Salary Recommendation presented by... Read More.

Cosmosphere Welcomes Claire Ludes as Sr. V.P. of Development and Strategic Relationships

Tuesday, June 11

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar announced today that Claire Ludes has joined the Cosmosphere team as Senior Vice President of Development and Strategic Relationships. “We are excited to bring Claire onto our staff,” said Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar. “Her... Read More.