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Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Events This Weekend

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate the season at the annual Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival this weekend, with events starting Friday, December 5 and continuing through Saturday, December 6.Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival is hosted by community partners Ad Astra Radio,... Read More.

Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson.Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services Announce City Wide Clean Up Dates

Tuesday, September 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services are partnering up again for the City Wide Clean Up from October 18-26.The eight-day clean up kicks off on Saturday, October 18, with Sunflower Diversified Services Recycling Center accepting items from... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA, Cosmosphere Announce Space- Themed Project for Hutchinson YMCA

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) - The Greater Wichita YMCA and Cosmosphere are proud to announce the launch of a joint project to bring a space-themed climbing structure to the new Hutchinson YMCA location, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in... Read More.

Main Street American and American Express Announce $10K Backing Small Business Grant

Friday, July 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Main Street America and American Express have announced a new round of Backing Small Business Grants, which aims to help small businesses recover from hardship, grow, and positively impact their communities.Nationally, 400 grants of $10,000 each are being awarded for... Read More.

Chiefs Announce Dates for 2025 Training Camp

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs have announced dates for 2025 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri. The club and university also announced a multi-year extension ahead of the... Read More.

Bluejay Soccer Programs Announce 2025 Fall Scrimmages

Friday, June 20

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - As the summer continues to roll on, the Tabor College Men's and Women's Soccer programs have released their slate of preseason scrimmages for the fall of 2025.Bluejay Women's Soccer posted a 5-8-5 overall record and a 4-6-3 KCAC record a... Read More.

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

Friday, June 13

Foundation Releases $195,000 in June McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community... Read More.

United Way to Announce Investments to Reno County Partner Organizations

Wednesday, June 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is excited to publicly announce its planned community investments to local partner organizations and programs on Tuesday, June 17 at the Stringer Fine Arts Center (600 East 11th Ave.). Doors for the event will open at... Read More.

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

Wednesday, June 11

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Library and Hutchinson Public Schools Announce Exciting New Partnership

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Hutchinson Public Schools, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students within the district. This innovative collaboration will ensure that every student enrolled in Hutchinson Public Schools receives a... Read More.