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Beyond Barriers Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Practical Steps to Make Digital Spaces More Inclusive

Thursday, May 21

Hutchinson, Kan. — Beyond Barriers is proud to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed each year on the third Thursday in May, as a reminder that digital access is essential to full participation in modern life. GAAD was launched in 2012 to spark conversation, learning, and action around... Read More.

American Legion Boys State to Begin May 31st

Thursday, May 21

High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 88th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at... Read More.

Two Escape Injury After Wednesday Evening Plane Crash Near Hutch Airport

Wednesday, May 20

Two people escaped injury early Wednesday evening when their single engine plane crashed just short of Hutchinson Regional Airport. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the plane piloted by Steven Suddarth of Edgewood, New Mexico was approaching the airport just after 6 PM when... Read More.

Have a Donut to Help the Salvation Army Send Local Children to Summer Camp

Wednesday, May 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - “Eat a Donut and support a child this summer!” That's what Major Paul James, Commanding Officer of the Hutchinson Salvation Army, says as the local assistance agency begins summer efforts to help as many people as financially possible. One of those... Read More.

Salina Chamber CEO Named Ethan Corson’s Lt. Governor Running Mate

Wednesday, May 20

TOPEKA — Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor turned Wednesday to a running mate with central and western Kansas roots and experience promoting economic and workforce development. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina Partner to Develop Immersive Virtual Reality Space Simulation for Camp Programs

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Through a continued partnership between the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, a team of senior students led by Dr. Balaji Balasubramaniam, Dr. Annie Hoekman, and Dr. Michael Oetken, have developed an immersive virtual reality experience that will soon become part... Read More.

No Labels Kansas Terminates Its Status As Political Party In Kansas

Tuesday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – At the request of No Labels Kansas, the office of the Kansas Secretary of State terminated its status as an officially recognized political party in the state. No Labels Kansas was officially recognized as a political party in January 2024 after their... Read More.

StartUp Hutch to Host Annual Update at May Entrepreneurship Connections

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – StartUp Hutch will host a special Annual Update edition of Entrepreneurship Connections in May, offering entrepreneurs, small business owners, partners, and community members a chance to hear recent updates, celebrate local impact, and learn what is ahead for Reno County’s entrepreneurial... Read More.

Hutchinson Municipal Band Announces 2026 Summer Season

Tuesday, May 19

Featuring special community events and a celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With Memorial Day just a week away, the Hutchinson Municipal Band is pleased to announce its 2026 summer season, featuring a blend of longtime community traditions, weekly concert band performances,... Read More.

Kansas GOP Governor Candidate Vicki Schmidt Names Outgoing KFB President as Running Mate

Monday, May 18

Kansas Insurance Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Vicki Schmidt chose Monday to name the president of Kansas Farm Bureau as her lieutenant governor running mate, less than three months before the pivotal August primary election. Schmidt, a former state senator from Topeka in her... Read More.

Entrepreneurs Invited To Join EBB JUMP+AI Program, Compete For $1,000 Pitch Prize

Monday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – May 18, 2026 — Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Reno County will once again have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of starting and running a business through the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI program, also known as EBB JUMP+AI. The 12-week... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Tour Reveals Challenging Conditions across the State

Monday, May 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — What began with promising fall moisture has quickly shifted into one of the more difficult growing seasons Kansas wheat producers have faced in recent years. During last week’s Kansas Wheat Quality Council Tour, agronomists, bakers, crop specialists and industry professionals traveled across... Read More.