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Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care

Tuesday, July 14

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities HUTCHINSON, Kan. — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a... Read More.

Newton Police Implementing Flock Cameras

Monday, July 13

The Newton Police Department is implementing Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras at 11 entry points to the city, such as highway off ramps, pointed cars entering Newton. The cameras take an automatic still photo of the back of a car to... Read More.

Envista Federal Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in Kansas by Forbes for Second Consecutive Year – Third Time Overall

Monday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 13, 2026) — Envista Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as the Best Credit Union in Kansas by Forbes, marking the second consecutive year and third time overall that Envista has earned the state's top ranking. “For our team,... Read More.

Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes in Hutchinson

Monday, July 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [July 13, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is providing advance notice that traffic signal changes will begin August 11, 2026, at the intersections of 23rd Avenue & Tyler Street, Bigger Street & Maple Street, and 11th Avenue & Baker Street. This 30-day... Read More.

Big 1st District Congressional Candidate Lauren Reinhold Shares Views

Sunday, July 12

One of two Democrats running for 1st district Congress was in McPherson Friday for a campaign stop. Lauren Reinhold of Lawrence is an attorney who worked for the Social Security Administration before her position was eliminated by DOGE budget cuts. In an interview... Read More.

Kansas Amber Alert Canceled, two children located and safe

Saturday, July 11

UPDATE - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports Adrian and Jaylen Boose have been located and are safe, and that their mother, Taylyn Reed, also has been located. Earlier story: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for two children forcibly taken from... Read More.

Soil & Soul: Tackling Farm Stress Together in Central Kansas

Friday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - When you live in Kansas, you know farming isn’t just a job - it’s a way of life, a family legacy, and the heartbeat of our rural communities. But these days, the fields feel heavier, not just with the weight of... Read More.

Charges Filed in Deaths of Two Ellsworth County Children

Friday, July 10

Charges have been filed against the parents of two children shot March 28th in rural Ellsworth County when a young child located a loaded, unsecured shotgun and discharged it. Aaron French and Makayla French, both of Brookville, have been charged with four counts... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Levels Continue to be Above Allowable Limits

Friday, July 10

Reno County, Kansas – July 9, 2026 – Revised from March 16, 2026 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 June 22, 2026. The level... Read More.

Reno County Commission Sets Dates for Canvassing, Budget Discussions

Thursday, July 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Wednesday's Reno County Commission meeting opened with a special presentation from Jacey Combs, a Reno County 4-H Ambassador and long-time 4-H member, who shared both excitement and nerves about the upcoming Reno County 4-H Fair. The fair begins with the... Read More.

Candidate Forum Addresses Community Priorities Ahead of 2026 Primary

Thursday, July 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce brought together candidates and community members on Wednesday, July 8 for a primary election season candidate forum, held at the Hutchinson Community College. With local races heating up, this event provided residents with an... Read More.

Wednesday Evening Crash on I-135 Injures Man, Damages Bridge

Thursday, July 9

A 2 ½ mile segment of northbound I-135 was closed Wednesday evening after a truck rollover. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the straight flatbed truck was northbound on 135 just north of Moccasin Road just after 8 PM when He went off the... Read More.