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Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sedgwick Co. RWD #4, Sedgwick County

Friday, April 18

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sedgwick County Rural Water District #4 public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because of a... Read More.

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

Thursday, April 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record. K-State's student team is the first from Kansas to win the competition —... Read More.

Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for April

Thursday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the April Small Business Award to Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast. This incredible business began in 1979 with Joe Hedrick, a man whose love for animals was born... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Battery Incident, Standoff

Wednesday, April 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 23-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested on multiple charges including attempted second degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in connection with a Tuesday afternoon incident where a woman was injured. Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said officers from multiple agencies were called out... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Sets Public Hearing May 6 to Propose Changing Existing One Percent CID for Uptown Hutch to Two Percent

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A May 6th public hearing on a proposal to change an existing one percent Community Improvement District (CID) for Uptown Hutch to two percent was set by the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. This involves a project that will lead to additional... Read More.

Goessel Jr./Sr. High School Welcomes New Principal Kenroy Wilson

Tuesday, April 15

GOESSEL, Kan. — USD 411 Goessel Schools announced on Tuesday, April 15 that Mr. Kenroy Wilson has been approved to be the new principal of Goessel Jr./Sr. High School. Mr. Wilson brings over 30 years of educational experience to the school according to a statement... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Programs, Accepts Resignation of Faris Elementary Principal James Moffett

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education set some sort of record in their Monday evening meeting, which lasted maybe 3 ½ minutes. Superintendent Dawn Johnson was not present for the meeting. In that time, the board approved memorandums of understanding with... Read More.

USD 313 BOE Discusses District Enrollment Decline, Recognizes Buhler High School Wrestling, Scholars Bowl and Girls Basketball Teams

Tuesday, April 15

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night discussed at length declining enrollment in the district, especially at Buhler Grade School, which has a much lower enrollment than the other two elementary schools in USD 313. The board also heard... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Abbyville

Tuesday, April 15

ABBYVILLE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Abbyville public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate... Read More.

USD 308 Announces 2025 Retirees; Public Invited to Reception or to Participate in Card Shower

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools has announced the esteemed list of retirees for this academic year. The greater Salthawk community is invited to attend the retirement reception on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education Event... Read More.

Two Rescued from House Fire Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded to an emergency call Monday, April 14, at 12:27 p.m., regarding a structure fire in the 600 block of north Plum Street. According to a press release from HFD Division Chief Jesse Martin, dispatch reported that... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Injury Accident with HazMat

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Monday, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a significant accident at 1500 North K14 Highway involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. Initial reports indicated that the driver of the passenger car was trapped, prompting the department to dispatch additional... Read More.