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Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

Monday, May 12

HESSTON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal has ruled Friday's fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall of Science and Arts to be accidental. However, damage from the fire that began in the space between the original wood ceiling and roof directly above... Read More.

Salvation Army to Host 4th Annual Donut Eating Contest May 15

Monday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army is gearing up to host its 4th Annual Donut Eating Contest on Third Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in front of Hutch Autobody at the corner of Avenue A and Walnut. As Salvation Army Corps Officer Major Paul... Read More.

Positive Measles Case Confirmed in Reno County Saturday

Sunday, May 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 10, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Reno County Health Department are confirming a positive case of measles in a Reno County resident. Public Health officials are monitoring the case during their recovery. No additional... Read More.

HFD Responds to Garage Fire at 124 W. 9th

Friday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 124 W 9th in Hutchinson at 4:25 p.m. Friday, May 9. According to a statement from the fire department, units found a garage heavily involved with fire upon arriving at the... Read More.

New Stay-At-Home Option for Aging Kansas Seniors to Avoid Nursing Home Stays

Friday, May 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Staying in your home as you age is now a safer option for aging Kansans with a new continuing care at home (CCaH) membership program called “Stay Your Way,” a service of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community of Buhler, Kansas. The program... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Begin Street Repairs for Intersection of 43rd and Monroe May 12

Friday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson Public Works Street Division will begin repair work at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Monroe Street starting Monday, May 12, 2025. The project will require lane closures and traffic detours in the area. To accommodate the repairs,... Read More.

Slayer of KHP Trooper with Ties to Reno County Granted Parole

Friday, May 9

The Kansas Prisoner Review Board has granted parole to the man who shot and killed a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper with ties to Reno County in 1978. The Board's decision to grant parole to Jimmie Nelms was made in March, and the Kansas Department... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA Names Brad Dillon Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner Coach of the Year at Annual Celebration

Thursday, May 8

WICHITA, Kan. — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year. They are the highest awards presented... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Action on Proposed Zone Change from R3 to R5 at 36th and Monroe

Thursday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After close to an hour and a half of discussion, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night tabled to May 20 action on a proposed zoning change at 36th and Monroe. The change from R3 to R5 zoning recommended by the Planning Commission,... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More Than $183K in Grants

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $183,947 to 28 nonprofit organizations in its first impact cycle this spring. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County Endowment serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno... Read More.

More Rain & Saturated Grounds Cancels High Limit Racing Debut at 81 Speedway on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — For the second-straight week and second-straight year, Mother Nature has rained on the parade of the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series and the debut of Kubota High Limit Racing at 81 Speedway, respectively. With persistent showers beginning late Tuesday night in the Wichita... Read More.

From Club Kid to Club Storyteller: Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Alliyah Gray New Marketing and Development Coordinator

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 5, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson announced today that Alliyah Gray has been named the marketing and development coordinator, effective May 5. She replaces Elicia Lance who accepted a position with Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler. It’s difficult... Read More.