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50,000 Meals to Fight Local Food Insecurity

Friday, November 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Sand Hills Event Center will be hopping with activity on Saturday, December 6 when Buhler Mennonite Church and Ideatek will again be hosting a 50,0000 meal packaging event. Each year, for the last decade, a vast variety of area... Read More.

Reno County Churches Unite for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Feeding the hungry isn’t a job for just one church. It takes a group of friends who believe that together we make a difference. For the eighth consecutive year, there will be a Thanksgiving Food Drive called “We’ll Leave Our Lights On.” Sanctuary... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Routs Republic County, Winning Regional Championship

Saturday, November 8

Luke Kerns rushed for a season-best 179 yards, and Trinity Catholic had its best offensive game of the season on Friday in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs in a 43-14 win at Republic County. It's the first regional championship for the Celtics... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

Let the Music Roll: Gilley’s Park City Launches December Concert Series

Friday, November 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — Gilley’s Park City is almost ready to open its doors and welcome guests to the ultimate country-western entertainment experience. The Grand Opening celebration begins Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and Gilley’s is rolling out an exciting concert... Read More.

Cosmosphere President and CEO Jim Remar Elected to GSCA Board of Directors

Friday, November 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Jim Remar, has been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors of the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA). The GSCA, a leading organization dedicated to advancing giant screen cinema worldwide, recently... Read More.

Fox Theatre Honors Veterans with Free Popcorn During Veterans Film Series

Thursday, November 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is proud to honor all veterans with a special Veterans Film Series, sponsored by the Vieyra Honors Foundation. Veterans and service members attending the series will receive one small free popcorn as a small token of appreciation... Read More.

Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Reno County Food Bank, Encourages Members to Give

Thursday, November 6

Pictured Left to Right: Darren Werth, AVP of Community Government Affairs for Heartland, Angela Penner, Reno County Food Bank Executive Director, and Trace Hughes, VP of Brand and Marketing for Heartland HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 6, 2025)- In response to growing needs in the community, Heartland... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2025 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Thursday, November 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) — On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year celebration, “Club Kid for a Night.” This event honors outstanding Club members, with finalists competing for the title... Read More.