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United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Board Members

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to welcome Jodie Hess and Jeremy Stauffacher as new members of its Board of Directors. Both bring valuable professional experience and a strong commitment to community service which will support the mission and... Read More.

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

Hutchinson Leaders Deliver Optimistic State of the City Address

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Membership breakfast on Wednesday, featuring an upbeat State of the City Address delivered by Vice Mayor Greg Fast and City Manager Enrico Villegas. The leaders highlighted significant financial recovery, progress on major... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Franchise Owner Brad Pryor in January

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Entrepreneurship Connections brings together... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). “Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entire state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks to the Rail Service Improvement Program, we’re ensuring... Read More.