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No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe  MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States. Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Amanda Buethe and Michelle Goossen. The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

Chamber Annual Meeting Tickets on Sale Now

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Chamber Annual Meeting are now on sale. The 2025 Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18th on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year. This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.