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Sixth Grade Teacher Cassie Sturgeon Receives May Classroom Hero Award

Wednesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School 6th Grade teacher Cassie Sturgeon makes such a big impact on her students that they don’t want to leave her class. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Sturgeon as this month’s Classroom Hero Award recipient presented by... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Additional Lease for Business expansion

Wednesday, May 13

The Newton City Commission Tuesday approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport. Ballard has operated at the airport since 2008, offering aircraft sales, maintenance and modifications. The... Read More.

Leadership Program Cohort Focused on Reno County Downtowns

Wednesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Twenty-one residents are focused on activating Reno County downtowns through Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Transformational Leadership Cohort. The cohort kicked off May 11 and 12 and is funded by Hutchinson Community Foundation and the Kansas Leadership Center’s Leadership Transformation Grant. The foundation has... Read More.

Tyson Thrall Announces Campaign for Kansas House District 102

Wednesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson resident, husband, and father Tyson Thrall has officially announced his campaign for Kansas House District 102, running on a platform focused on strong families, educational excellence, lower taxes, constitutional freedoms, and protecting the future of Hutchinson. Thrall and his wife, Kayla,... Read More.

Industry Leader Says SEKMHC Expansion Saga a Warning to Other Mental Health Providers

Wednesday, May 13

Kessler’s comments provide one of the clearest public acknowledgements yet from the state CMHC association that SEK pursued a path significantly different from other Kansas behavioral-health providers during its rapid expansion into primary care and dental services. The federal CCBHC system was created to expand... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Passes Away in Fatal K96 Crash

Tuesday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson woman, 19-year-old Baylee Flynn, has passed away following a crash on K96, south of South Hutchinson on Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Dodge Durango driven by a 19-year-old male was traveling northwest on K96 with Flynn... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Summer Boot Camps

Tuesday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will once again offer a variety of summer boot camp opportunities for students ages 14 and older, giving participants the chance to explore career fields, develop hands-on skills, and experience college life in a fun and engaging environment. The... Read More.

Lt. Governor/Commerce Secretary David Toland Sees Positive Signs in Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says while there is some uncertainty about the economy on a national level, there are positive signs in the Kansas economy. A significant development impacting economic development came last week when Moody's upgraded the State's... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hosting Summer Workshops Focusing on Data Strategy and Leadership

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Leveraging data and practicing leadership will be the focus of a series of free professional development opportunities hosted by Hutchinson Community Foundation this summer as part of its ongoing Nonprofit Strength Initiative. Staff and board members of community-based organizations serving Reno County... Read More.

Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

Wilper Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Matt Wilper, Associate Professor of Economics, has been selected as the 2025-26 Dragon Educator of the Year. Wilper was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor.... Read More.