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United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Staff

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller RENO COUNTY, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) recently welcomed Amanda Vega to its staff on March 11. Vega will be taking the positions of Office Assistant and Imagination Library Coordinator. According to United Way of Reno County, Vega is a... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hosts Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Wednesday, March 13

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Submissions are being accepted through March 31, 2024. Online voting will take place in April. Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor our inaugural T-shirt... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 12

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 11, 2024, Revised from December 13, 2023) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® Set to Play at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready to rock out with Broadway's Rock of Ages Band®: “The Electrifying Rock Stars from the Original Broadway Cast” as they perform on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Formed by... Read More.

Hutchinson Symphony Association to Close at End of 2023-2024 Season, Final Performances March 14 and April 7

Sunday, March 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Symphony Association Board of Directors announced on Saturday, March 9, that the Hutchinson Symphony Association will be closing at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The news of the symphony's closure was shared in a statement signed by... Read More.

Hutch High Senior Earns Full Tuition to WSU

Friday, March 8

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Courtney Goering, a senior at Hutchinson High School, has won the Anna Kathleen Walsh English Scholarship at Wichita State University, a full tuition award. Goering met strict scholarship guidelines to achieve this award, including a minimum unweighted 3.5... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Officially Commences Renovations for Crusader Corner Day Care and Ad Astra Academies

Wednesday, March 6

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, March 5th, Buhler USD 313, Simpson Construction Services, and Landmark Architects proudly announces the commencement of renovations for their future Crusader Corner Daycare and Ad Astra Academies facilities. This milestone project represents a significant step forward in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). “Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.