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USD 308 Requests Stakeholder Input in Search for Next Superintendent

Thursday, September 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education is partnering with ESSDACK to search for a new district superintendent and is inviting students, staff, and families to complete an anonymous online feedback questionnaire. The collected responses will help outline essential leadership qualities and... Read More.

Search for Unclaimed Property at Kansas State Fair

Thursday, September 17

Fairgoers at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson can check for unclaimed cash and help fight hunger this week. The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office is on site to help people search for unclaimed property. Dillons donated $15,000 to the Kansas Food Bank and led a... Read More.

Red White and Blue Breakfast at State Fair for Military Veterans

Wednesday, September 16

It was a red, white and blue morning at the Kansas State Fair Wednesday as Veterans were honored with a breakfast inside the Bison Arena. The 16th annual event brought together a room full of men and women who served around the world and across... Read More.

Vehicle Recovered from Leawood Pond Linked to 2016 Missing Person Case

Wednesday, September 16

LEAWOOD, Kan. — A vehicle recovered from a Leawood retention pond over the weekend has been linked to the 2016 disappearance of Jay Flekier, according to the Leawood Police Department. Police said a volunteer dive team discovered the vehicle Saturday, Sept. 12, in a retention... Read More.

Record-Breaking 2026 National LMC Discovery Award Competition Concludes as Students Earn Nearly $25K for Uncovering Unsung Hero Stories

Wednesday, September 16

LINKS TO WINNING PROJECTS FORT SCOTT, KS, (September 16, 2026) – The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, has named the winners of its 2026 Discovery Award competition, awarding $24,500 in student prizes along with additional educator... Read More.

Space Shuttle Astronaut Steven Hawley to Visit Cosmosphere for Book Signing

Wednesday, September 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere will welcome Kansas-born astronaut and former NASA astronaut Steven Hawley, PhD, on Friday, Sept. 18, for a special book signing and VIP event celebrating the release of his memoir, Eyes to the Stars: A Memoir for the Space Shuttle... Read More.

Highlights and Attractions at the Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas State Fair is packed with iconic traditions, exciting exhibits, and family-friendly events. With less than five days left to enjoy the fair this year, make sure to include these attractions in your visit! Budweiser Clydesdales Return to the Fair For the... Read More.

Kansas Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Drug Smuggling

Tuesday, September 15

WICHITA, KAN.– A Kansas inmate was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his part in conspiring to smuggle methamphetamine into a state prison. According to court documents, Tommie Baggett, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. In February 2024, while... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Farm Bureau Ag Academy

Tuesday, September 15

Kansas Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its next Ag Academy class, an immersive program designed to give participants a firsthand look at agriculture across the state. The program is open to everyone, regardless of agricultural background or Kansas Farm Bureau membership, and applications... Read More.

Open Door Health Services Appoints New Executive Director

Tuesday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Open Door Health Services Board of Directors has appointed Lee Keele of Hutchinson as their new executive director. Keele will lead the nonprofit, which provides free, confidential pregnancy and sexual health services to residents of Hutchinson and the surrounding area. Keele... Read More.

Topeka Radio and TV stations: Wamego Football Player Dylan Higgins Killed in Crash

Monday, September 14

According to WIBW Radio and KSNT TV, both in Topeka, a teen has been identified as the fatality victim in a utility task vehicle crash over the weekend in Pottawatomie County. The fatality victim was identified as Dylan Higgins, 17, of Wamego. Higgins was a... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Names Gary Meagher Interim City Manager

Monday, September 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [September 14, 2026]- The Hutchinson City Council has approved Gary Meagher to serve as Interim City Manager, effective immediately. Meagher brings more than three decades of local government experience to the role and is already familiar with the City of Hutchinson and... Read More.