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USDA Undersecretary Visits Kansas, Discusses Food for Peace and Other Programs

Wednesday, May 27

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) helped welcome Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on May 27 for a roundtable discussion with agricultural... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Incentives for Barkman Honey Expansion

Wednesday, May 27

Newton City Commissioners have approved a tax rebate economic development grant for Barkman Honey for an expansion project at its processing and manufacturing facility in Newton. The Hillsboro-based company is the largest honey packer in the United States, also operating facilities in Florida, New... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Contract Still Not Settled

Tuesday, May 26

The matter of a contract for Bailey Saylor to be the permanent City Administrator for Lyons is still not settled. During Tuesday's City Council meeting Sayler and two Council members raised concerns about provisions in the contract, particularly as they relate to a... Read More.

The Salvation Army Celebrates a Successful Annual Donut Eating Contest

Tuesday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Last week, on Third Thursday, there was an amazing turnout for The Salvation Army’s Annual Donut Eating Contest. The event was sponsored by Day Light Donuts and emceed by Sheila Regehr. Adam Keller from Lindsborg, KS, also known as “the Doughminator”, won... Read More.

Four Reno County Law Enforcement Officers Graduate From KLETC

Friday, May 22

Four Reno County Law Enforcement Officers were part of the 357th Basic Training Class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Yoder who graduated Friday. Thee of the officers are from the Hutchinson Police Department, including Carrie Haumount, Raylee Johnson and Kyle... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority

Friday, May 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and... Read More.

Police Seeking Person Who Abandoned Puppies Outside McPherson Walmart

Friday, May 22

McPherson Police are seeking information regarding the person or persons who abandoned six one-week-old puppies Thursday afternoon. Police and Animal Control Officers responded at 4:30 PM Thursday to Walmart, where the puppies were found in a pink bag behind the tire of a... Read More.

An Incredible Success: 2026 Great Futures Annual Golf Classic

Friday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Over 120 people participated in the 2026 Great Futures Annual Golf Classic on Friday, May 15 at Crazy Horse Golf Course. Each year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosts the annual golf tournament to raise funds for their organization. In an... Read More.

3 District Judges Nominated to Fill Kansas Supreme Court Vacancy

Thursday, May 21

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has forwarded the names of three district judges, all from northeast Kansas, to Governor Laura Kelly to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. The Commission Thursday selected Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom and Johnson County District... Read More.

Salt City Splash to Open May 23 for 2026 Season

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Salt City Splash is set to open Memorial Day weekend, with the first day of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. The Splash will also be open on Memorial Day Monday, May 25, but moving forward, will be closed on... Read More.

Envista Federal Credit Union Spends May Honoring Heroes and Advocates Across the Hutchinson Community

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, KS, May 2026 — Throughout the month of May, Envista Federal Credit Union demonstrated its commitment to the Hutchinson community by participating in a wide range of awareness months, appreciation weeks, and recognition days. Staff showed support for local educators, first responders, healthcare workers,... Read More.

StartUp Pretty Prairie: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to Pretty Prairie, KS

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch will host StartUp Pretty Prairie, an entrepreneurship workshop designed to support small business growth in Pretty Prairie and surrounding rural communities, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Pretty Prairie City Office/Library, 119 W. Main St. The... Read More.