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Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

Wednesday, March 18

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) expressed frustration Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues over their actions, or refusal to do so, on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE Act during a news conference with Kansas reporters Wednesday. Marshall said the real question... Read More.

U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Coming to Hutchinson, Kansas

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament will bring competitors from across the country to Rice Park in Hutchinson, Kansas, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by the Rice Park Horseshoe Club, Visit Hutch and sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA), the... Read More.

Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign Underway

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – An enthusiastic group gathered Wednesday morning in front of Ye Old Mill on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to celebrate the official kickstart of the Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign. Bridgette Jobe, Director of the Kansas Tourism Division, presented a check... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Invites the Community to Water Treatment Open House

Tuesday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 17, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at how safe, reliable water services are delivered every day during a Water Utilities Open House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin West of Kingman

Tuesday, March 17

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin an overlay project on U.S 54 in Kingman County on March 30. The project will improve the road surface, extending the pavement’s service life. Work will occur on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 54... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Monday, March 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - 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 4, 2026. The level tested at 13 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a small exterior fire at the rear of the residence. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive exterior attack,... Read More.

Traffic Signal at 27th & Main in Hutchinson Offline Due to Wind Damage

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 16, 2026]- The traffic signal at the intersection of 27th Avenue and Main Street recently sustained wind damage that caused a structural failure to the traffic signal pole on the northeast corner of the intersection. Due to the damage, the northeast traffic... Read More.

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Monday, March 16

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Entrepreneur Shane Iwashige

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 16, 2026) — StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue... Read More.

K-State Expert Urges Kansans to ‘Discover the Power of Nutrition’

Monday, March 16

March is National Nutrition Month MANHATTAN, Kan. (extenstion.k-state.edu) — For most people, it’s probably true that a primary reason for eating the foods we eat is that they’re simply delicious. But K-State Extension nutrition and health expert Chelsea King says many may not realize or... Read More.

Time to Check for First Hollow Stem

Monday, March 16

K-State graduate students suggest that producers need to begin evaluating their wheat fields to determine if it is time to pull off cattle to avoid overgrazing MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — Two Kansas State University graduate students are urging cattle producers to evaluate wheat fields... Read More.