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Entrepreneurs Invited To Join EBB JUMP+AI Program, Compete For $1,000 Pitch Prize

Monday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – May 18, 2026 — Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Reno County will once again have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of starting and running a business through the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI program, also known as EBB JUMP+AI. The 12-week... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Tour Reveals Challenging Conditions across the State

Monday, May 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — What began with promising fall moisture has quickly shifted into one of the more difficult growing seasons Kansas wheat producers have faced in recent years. During last week’s Kansas Wheat Quality Council Tour, agronomists, bakers, crop specialists and industry professionals traveled across... Read More.

Hairball’s New ’80s Rock Tour Comes To The 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 18

‘80’s Rock & Roll Tribute Band Returns To The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rock & Roll tribute powerhouse Hairball will bring its larger-than-life 80s rock spectacle to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Celebrating 26 years... Read More.

Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon, Some Areas Under Flood Warnings This Morning

Monday, May 18

Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in central Kansas this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Kansas in a level 4, or moderate risk area, generally east of a line from Cunningham to St. John to Ellsworth.... Read More.

Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon, Some Areas Under Flood Warnings This Morning

Monday, May 18

Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in central Kansas this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Kansas in a level 4, or moderate risk area, generally east of a line from Cunningham to St. John to Ellsworth.... Read More.

Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon, Some Areas Under Flood Warnings This Morning

Monday, May 18

Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in central Kansas this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Kansas in a level 4, or moderate risk area, generally east of a line from Cunningham to St. John to Ellsworth.... Read More.

StartUp South Hutch: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to South Hutchinson, KS

Monday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - StartUp South Hutch, an Entrepreneurship Workshop Series presented by StartUp Hutch, is coming to South Hutchinson, Kansas, on Thursday, May 21, at South Hutch Community Building. The workshop is designed for rural and small-town residents who are interested in starting a... Read More.

Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon, Some Areas Under Flood Warnings This Morning

Monday, May 18

Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in central Kansas this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Kansas in a level 4, or moderate risk area, generally east of a line from Cunningham to St. John to Ellsworth.... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau Announces Leadership Change

Monday, May 18

The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Board of Directors has selected fifth-generation farmer and stockman Glenn Brunkow to serve as president following Joe Newland’s resignation. “Serving as president of Kansas Farm Bureau is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this... Read More.

Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival This Week in Lindsborg

Sunday, May 17

Chamber music takes center stage - along with churches, museums, and other places – this week in Lindsborg for the Inaugural Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival. Caroline Beckman, a Lindsborg native and Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Kansas City,... Read More.

Buhler Girls Track Team 1st, Crusader Boys 2nd at AVCTL III Meet

Sunday, May 17

The Buhler High School girls track team dominated the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III championship meet Thursday at the Winfield High School track. The Crusader girls scored 203 points, followed by McPherson 114, Winfield 69, Mulvane 62, Towanda-Circle 55 and Augusta 46. The McPherson... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Boys, Moundridge Girls Capture Heart of America League Track Titles

Sunday, May 17

There Hutchinson Trinity Catholic boys and the Moundridge girls captured the team titles Thursday at the Heart of American League track and field championships Thursday at Bennington. The Hutchinson Trinity boys placed first with 12 points, followed by Inman 96, Berean Academy 64, Moundridge 62.5,... Read More.