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McPherson Police Department Receives FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Police Department's command staff has been recognized for completing all three components of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Agency Trilogy.Chief Mikel Golden, Assistant Chief Todd Martens, and... Read More.

Update: Hutchinson Woman Struck By Motor Vehicle has Died

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

UPDATE - A Hutchinson woman struck last Thursday evening by a motor vehicle has died. Hutchinson Police have identified the woman as 29-year-old Nikia Thomas. She passed away after being transported to St. Francies Via Christi hospital in Wichita.The vehicle that struck Thomas was... Read More.

Lyons High School Students Exchange Cultural Experience with Students from Spain

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

LYONS, Kan. – Approximately two dozen Lyons High School students and sponsors traveled to Spain during Spring Break where they stayed with host families. Students participated in school activities with their peers at the host school and toured historical and cultural sites.This past week,... Read More.

Middle School Teachers Present to USD 308 BOE

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023). March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Center to Feature Retrospective on the Art and Life of Jeanette Mull

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Art Center is set to host a retrospective on the art and life of Jeanette Mull.The longtime Hutchinson artist has honed her craft over the years by studying under accomplished artists, attending a multitude of art classes and workshops,... Read More.

Hutch/Reno County Chamber’s Hiring Event Continues this Week

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the recent layoffs at HRMC and Sonoco, the Hutch Chamber is posting a Job Seeker Resource Guide as a way to connect job seekers with employers who may have positions open currently.Job seekers are encouraged to register with Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are looking for a compromise on how much to cut taxes. The Republican-led House will vote on a bill this week that’s closer to what Democratic Governor Laura Kelly wants than to the package of tax-cut measures passed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College to Host Annual Career Connections Job Fair

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A... Read More.