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Feb. 20: Deadline to Register for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary

Monday, February 19

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In 2023, the Kansas Legislature authorized the state-run Presidential Preference Primary, which had only been used in Kansas in 1980 and 1992. This election is nontraditional -- the timelines and statutes governing this election vary from a normal primary or general... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road perilously close... Read More.

Tabor College Concert Choir Releases 2024 Tour Schedule

Monday, February 19

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Tabor College Concert Choir is headed north for its 2024 tour. This year’s concerts will occur in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Chamber Voices, Brass Ensemble, and For His Glory, Tabor’s Contemporary Christian music team, will join... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Announces Passing of Dr. Wade Gaeddert

Saturday, February 17

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Clinic shared the passing of ENT physician, Dr. Wade Gaeddert yesterday afternoon. Dr. Gaeddert has been a part of the Hutch Clinic family since 2004. "His loss is deeply felt by all of us here," Hutchinson Clinic shared. "We... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Seeks Nominations for Outstanding USD 308 Staff

Friday, February 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Nominations are currently being accepted for staff in USD 308 who execute the district's day-to-day operations, educate students, provide nurturing environments, and have made an impact on a student's or your life. "We believe our staff brings valuable assets to the District... Read More.

City of Hutchinson and Meyer Landmark LLC Awarded $1.7 Million Grant from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for Landmark Apartments Project

Friday, February 16

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $650,000 grant from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) as part of the Kansas Moderate Income Housing (MIH) Program. In addition, Meyer Landmark,... Read More.

Kansas Weighs Legalizing Death Penalty by Hypoxia After Alabama Execution

Friday, February 16

Kansas weighs legalizing death penalty by hypoxia after Alabama execution By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Some of Kansas’ top prosecutors are pushing state lawmakers to approve a new method for carrying out the death penalty, saying the state is nearing what could be its first... Read More.

Hutchinson Local Raising Funds to Take Disabled Veterans to Annual Fly Tying Convention for Healing

Thursday, February 15

WICHITA, Kan. — A group dedicated to the physical and emotional healing of disabled veterans through fly fishing activities and education is currently requesting funds to help take disabled veterans to Sowbug Roundup, an annual Fly Tying Convention in Mountain Home, Ark. Scott Harwood,... Read More.

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

Thursday, February 15

By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Feb. 14, 2024) — A shooting near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station has left 22 victims, including one dead. Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs'... Read More.

KBI and Attorney General’s Office Receive Partnership Award from Homeland Security Investigations

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City’s acting Special Agent in Charge Taekuk Cho presented the HSI KC office’s 2023 Agency Partnership Award, Feb. 13, to KBI Director Tony Mattivi, who accepted the award on behalf of... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County Receives $25,000 Pathways Grant

Wednesday, February 14

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative, gives $25,000 grant to the Food Bank of Reno County By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A special event was held Tuesday as a check for $25,000 was presented... Read More.

Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents “The Princess and The Pea” with Plum Creek Elementary

Wednesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, is working together with a select group (50) of Plum Creek Elementary School Students to perform a modern rendition of "The Princess and The Pea" at the Plum Creek Gym... Read More.