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Southern Rust Detected in Kansas Corn as Experts Urge Growers to Monitor Spread

Monday, August 10

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas corn for the first time this year, including trace levels in Stafford, Bourbon and Crawford counties. The disease spreads north on wind currents and thrives in warm, humid weather. K-State specialists say later-planted corn in central and western... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Awards First Rural Business Microgrant to Arlington’s Main Street Bodega

Monday, August 10

Funding will help Arlington’s new essentials store add cold goods for local residents RENO COUNTY, Kan. — August 10, 2026 — Rural Reno County residents will soon have greater access to everyday essentials as Main Street Bodega prepares to open on Main Street in Arlington. StartUp Hutch... Read More.

Reno County Towns Have Chance at Piece of $50K Grant Pool as Part of Survey

Monday, August 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Communities across Reno County could receive a proportionate share of a $50,000 grant pool thanks to this year’s Love Where You Live Resident Perception Survey. Hutchinson Community Foundation is gearing up for the third and final year of the survey with... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Supports Local Youth at Statewide Leadership Forum

Friday, August 7

Staff participation helped connect 16 area students with disability history, advocacy resources and mentors from across Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Beyond Barriers recently supported the participation of 16 local high school students with disabilities at the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, a statewide program of the... Read More.

Previously Announced Concert Rebrands as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! at the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Friday, August 7

Six-vocalist concert brings the biggest 2000s teen-TV and movie soundtrack hits to the Grandstand Sept. 20 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced today that the previously announced concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, has rebranded as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! The performance remains scheduled for... Read More.

City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community Foundation Celebrate State Awards for Two Affordable Housing Developments

Friday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [August 7, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community Foundation are celebrating a major milestone in the community's efforts to expand housing opportunities, as two Hutchinson developments have been selected to receive competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Kicks Off Final Year of “Love Where You Live” Initiative

Friday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community Foundation is preparing for the third and final year of its "Love Where You Live" initiative. This program aims to engage the community in local improvement and civic pride. The foundation will officially kick off the program with a... Read More.

Kingman County Daycare Provider Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, August 6

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Kingman Police Department are investigating multiple allegations of child sexual abuse made against an owner of a home daycare, who also had access to children while employed as a bus driver with Kingman-Norwich... Read More.

Branson Named Kansas’s Favorite Staycation Destination

Thursday, August 6

New research has revealed Kansas's favorite staycation destinations. The study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search volumes over the past 12 months for a list of 100 popular US domestic vacation destinations to find the spots that Kansas searches for most. Branson comes... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Aims to Streamline Procedures, Authorizes New Infrastructure Projects

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - During the August 4, 2026, meeting, the Hutchinson City Council addressed potential improvements to public meeting protocols and authorized funding for upcoming city infrastructure projects. One topic of informal discussion was the distinction between public comments and public hearings. Councilwoman Stacy Goss... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

Kansas Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment, Set the Ballot for November

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS — The 2026 Primary Election took place on Tuesday, asking Kansas voters who they would like to be on the ballot for November’s General Election. In the Federal races, Roger Marshall was the clear leader for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate with... Read More.