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Rep. Mann Votes to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H. Con. Res. 14, which sets revenue and spending targets for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 and instructs committees in the U.S. House of Representatives to draft legislation to meet those... Read More.

Hispanic College Institue at Fort Hays State University Returns for Summer 2025

Thursday, April 10

HAYS, Kan. — The Hispanic College Institute, a free, four-day three-night residential program, is returning to Fort Hays State University June 4-7. The program is open to the current class of 2026 and 2027 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above and provides... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.

Two Unauthorized Men Enter Sedgwick Schools Tuesday, Issued Trespass Orders

Wednesday, April 9

SEDGWICK, Kan. — On Tuesday, April 8, two unauthorized men were let into the USD 439 schools. Around 1 p.m., the men were denied entry into the grade school by the student aide in the office. They were then told to go to the exterior... Read More.

Volunteers Collecting Vital Feedback for Reno County Community Health Assessment

Wednesday, April 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Trained volunteers will be collecting input for the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA) from residents in select neighborhoods across Reno County on Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14, 2025. The CHA, conducted every three years, evaluates the overall health... Read More.

Greater Hutch Signing Day Event to be held May 13

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the fourth year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, USD 308 and Greater Hutch, an Economic Development Partnership for Reno County, are collaborating to host Signing Day on Tuesday, May 13 th at Stringer Fine Arts. Just as we... Read More.

Fire Damages Home, Destroys Garage and Camper West of Hutch

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early morning fire west of Hutchinson destroyed a garage and camper and heavily damaged a home. Hutchinson Fire units along with those from Fire Districts 3 and 8 were called at 1:19 AM to the 1600 block of North Wilson Road,... Read More.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Hutchinson Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Volunteer Service

Tuesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand RSVP’s presence in Reno County, KS where the organization has been... Read More.

K-State Partnership Leads to Statewide Early Child Care and Education Directory

Tuesday, April 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Thanks to a partnership between Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities and the Division of Information Technology at Kansas State University, early childhood professionals in Kansas will have access to a new statewide directory and... Read More.

2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest Open through April 30

Monday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voting is open for the 2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest. Vote by “liking” your favorite design on the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation's Facebook post. Comments will not count as votes. Don't forget to vote on the Youth Division... Read More.

Evergy Renews Hometown Grants for 2025

Monday, April 7

Seven winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for community improvement projects KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy’s Hometown Grant program is back. Beginning today, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit agencies can apply for a donation through Evergy’s Energize Our Environment Hometown Grant Program to support a project... Read More.

Josh Turner with Jason Scott & the High Heat at the Nex-Tech Grandstand

Monday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music star Josh Turner is bringing his “This Country Music Thing Tour” to the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 7 at 7:30 PM. Jason Scott & The High Heat will open the... Read More.