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United Way Reaches Campaign Goal to Support Reno County Programs

Wednesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce it has met its 2025-26 campaign goal of raising $1.35 million, ensuring continued support for 37 local nonprofit programs serving Reno County residents in the year ahead. Reaching this milestone was truly a... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Launches “Build Hutch” to Empower Local Small-Scale Developers

Monday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 2, 2026- The City of Hutchinson is launching Build Hutch, a new small-scale developer program designed to help local residents turn interest in development into action and reinvest directly in Hutchinson neighborhoods. Build Hutch represents a new approach to local development. Rather... Read More.

Apply Today: Evergy to Award Hometown Grants for Community Impact Projects

Monday, February 2

Three winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for organizations that address basic needs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 2, 2026) — Non-profit agencies have a shot at receiving up to $10,000 through Evergy’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. This year’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants... Read More.

January Total Tax Collections at $988.2 Million; 1.2% Above Estimate

Monday, February 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends January 2026 with total tax collections at $988.2 million. That is $12.2 million, or 1.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.8% from January 2025. “Over the past few years, the Legislature has spent more than Kansas has been taking in, creating a structural imbalance of hundreds of... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Tax Preparation Assistance

Monday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At United Way of Reno County, we believe financial stability is a foundation for strong families and a strong community. Because of your support, local partners are doing meaningful, life-changing work every day—and today we’re excited to share an important update... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County for KDHE, KS

Friday, January 30

KINGMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. This advisory affects only those customers North of Kansas Avenue on Koch... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Friday, January 30

KINGMAN, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. This advisory affects only those customers North of Kansas Avenue on Koch... Read More.

Valentine’s Day at the Cosmosphere – “Lovebirds Under the Blackbird”

Friday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a truly out-of-this-world fashion at the Cosmosphere with a special Valentine’s Day party designed for couples looking for a memorable night together. On Saturday, February 14th, this romantic evening will feature live music at 6pm from a... Read More.

PrairieStar Awarded $600,000 Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

Friday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - PrairieStar Health Center has been awarded a $600,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art dental clinic. The facility will span 14,900 square feet and will significantly increase access to dental care for rural... Read More.

K-State to Offer Free Workshops on Generating Profit through Ecosystem Health

Friday, January 30

Soil, resilience and profitability highlight agenda LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas State University and several state partners will host a series of three free workshops to support farm families, from managing their soil and grazing land, and establishing regenerative cropping systems. Margit Kaltenekker, an agriculture agent with... Read More.

K-State to Host Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7

Friday, January 30

Registration deadline nears for event that promotes knowledge of youth beef projects MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will host the 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7 to encourage youth – and adults – to expand their knowledge of beef projects. University officials... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Reports 2025 Service Impact for Kansans with Disabilities 

Thursday, January 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beyond Barriers released its 2025 service impact data, reporting thousands of services delivered to Kansans with disabilities across much of the state. According to the organization’s annual figures, Beyond Barriers served 770 individuals in 60 Kansas counties in 2025, responding to 3,744... Read More.