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City of Hutchinson Public Alert: Impersonation Email Scam

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [February 27, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is notifying residents and contractors of a recent scam attempt involving an individual impersonating Community Development Director Matt Williams. The fraudulent message requested payment of an invoice via wire transfer. The City wants to make... Read More.

Reno County Clarifies Health Department Grant Discussion

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Reno County officials would like to address misinformation circulating on social media regarding the Reno County Health Department. The Reno County Commission has not voted to close the Health Department or reduce its funding. At the Feb. 25th commission meeting, the Commission removed two... Read More.

Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farm Families

Families will be honored during banquet in Manhattan on March 13 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Six couples will be honored on March 13 as the 2026 class of Kansas Master Farm Families in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The... Read More.

Two Senators Call for Data Center Moratorium

Two south central Kansas Senators have called on counties in their districts to impose moratoriums on data center projects. Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi of Andale earlier this week called on Sedgwick County to impose a three year moratorium on such facilities. Senator Blasi, whose... Read More.

Senator Marshall Talks About Wildfire Response, Community

During US Senator Roger Marshall's “Four Corners” tour of 50 Kansas counties last week, he witnessed firsthand the response to wildfires which started on Feb. 17, that burned thousands of acres, mostly in southwest Kansas. Last Tuesday was the day the tour was scheduled to... Read More.