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Former State Representative and Senator Bert Chaney Dies at 96, Leaving Legacy on Hutchinson and Kansas

Friday, April 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Former State Representative and State Senator Bert Chaney of Hutchinson died Wednesday at the age of 96, leaving his mark and legacy on Hutchinson, and on Kansas. Born and raised in the Coffeyville area, Chaney served three years in the... Read More.

Scott in the Spot : An Ad Astra Radio Employee Spotlight

Friday, April 12

By Brenna Eller Whether you’re tuning in for his sports beats or listening to find out how your local team is doing, Scott Miller is the man you’re bound to hear. This summer will be Miller's seventh year with Ad Astra Radio as the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

Kansas State Board of Education Recognizes Career and Technical Education Scholars

Thursday, April 11

By the Kansas State Department of Education TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 92 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. The announcement was made during the Kansas... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Selects Enrico Villegas as New City Manager

Thursday, April 11

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the selection of Enrico Villegas as the new City Manager, pending contract approval by the City Council at their meeting on April 16, 2024. Mr. Villegas brings a wealth of... Read More.

Two K-14 Ramps to Close at Sixth Avenue in Reno County

Thursday, April 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The exit ramp from northbound K-14 to Sixth Avenue is expected to close Monday, April 15, and reopen around 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18. The entrance ramp from Sixth Avenue to northbound K-14 is expected to... Read More.

Dillon Lecture to Feature Best-Selling Author

Thursday, April 11

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker magazine David Grann will present the second Dillon Lecture of the 2024 Series. Grann’s lecture will be held Tuesday, April 16 at 10:30 am at... Read More.

33rd Annual Inman Classic Car Show April 27

Thursday, April 11

By the Inman Chamber of Commerce INMAN, Kan. — The 33rd Annual Inman Classic Car Show will be taking place on April 27, 2024, and is once again sponsored by the Inman Chamber of Commerce. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM in the garage behind... Read More.

Buhler Business Mingle to be Held at Mustard Seed April 11

Wednesday, April 10

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Economic Development is hosting a networking event, a Buhler Business Mingle, at the Mustard Seed Thursday, April 11 from 6 - 7 p.m. The Mustard Seed is located at 214 N. Main, Buhler, KS. There will not be an... Read More.

Board Holds Hearing for ESC/TSC/TLC Closure and Other Business

Tuesday, April 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, April 8th for a special hearing and regular meeting. Prior to the Board of Education regular meeting, the Board convened for a hearing to close ESC/TSC/TLC, commonly... Read More.

Burn Permits – It’s All About Community Safety

Tuesday, April 9

By Reno County KS Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Emergency Management Department and the 911 Communications Center want to share with the public that getting required burn permits is about keeping your community safe. “Getting a required burn permit is not a punishment,... Read More.

Viewing of the Solar Eclipse at the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, April 9

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A big crowd gathered at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson Monday to view the solar eclipse, which had an 87 percent coverage of the sun locally. Sherry Treece with the Cosmosphere told Ad Astra news early on during their event they... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 BOE Sets Capacity for New Non-Resident Students for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, April 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night set capacity for new non-resident students for the 2024-25 school year. The recommendation from Superintendent Cindy Couchman was accepted with one modification related to 5th grade, where due to available space... Read More.