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Governor Kelly Announces More than $19M to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, December 3

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Special Holiday Edition of Entrepreneurship Connections Featuring Local Business Leader Mark Buckley

Wednesday, December 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan., December 3, 2025 – StartUp Hutch is pleased to announce a special holiday edition of Entrepreneurship Connections, taking place on Tuesday, December 9, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. This month’s gathering will feature... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

Open Door Health Services Announces New Partnership

Wednesday, November 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Open Door Health Services (ODHS) is expanding its network through a recent partnership with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.Beginning this month, the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Lab will be providing services to Open Door Health Services. Prior to November 2025, ODHS utilized... Read More.

McPherson High School Announces 2025 Wall of Fame Class

Friday, November 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School will add 14 new entries to the Wall of Fame at the McPherson Roundhouse as part of the 2025 Wall of Fame Class.The induction is scheduled to take place on Friday, Dec. 19, between the varsity Girls and Boys... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

CKL Announces All-League Volleyball Honors

Tuesday, November 4

Halstead High School’s Bailey Bernal, Katharine Engel, Jordy Schroeder and Annie Williams were selected to the All-Central Kansas League volleyball team.Bernal and Engel were First Team outside hitters, Schroeder is a Second Team setter and Williams is an honorable mention pick as a right-side... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces All-League Volleyball Team

Thursday, October 30

The Heart of America League announced its all-league volleyball team.Inman, Moundridge, Sterling and Hutchinson Trinity Catholic players were recognized.2025 Heart of America Volleyball All League TeamFirst TeamLauren McGinn Sedgwick 11Taylor Froese Inman 11Kenna Woods Inman 12Kalyn Sampson Sedgwick 12Jordan Bartlett Bennington 12Jaye McCurdy Wichita... Read More.

KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Tuesday, October 28

SALINA, Kan. — Kansas is celebrating the 5th Annual Mobility Week from November 2 to November 8, 2025. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek25” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during Mobility Week. This promo code is good for the Salina, Lindsborg, and Coffeyville... Read More.

KSHSAA Announces First-Round State Football Playoff Games

Sunday, October 26

Hutchinson (6-2) will host Newton (0-8) Friday in the first round of the Kansas Class 5A state football playoffs.The Salthawks are the No. 4 West seed and Newton is the No. 16 West seed.The top three seeds in the 5A West bracket are Great... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces October Check Donations

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. Outreach McPhersonOutreach McPherson is a nonprofit ministry that distributes new or used furniture to those in need. They collect furniture and store it in storage... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Air Combat Command Decision to Make Kansas the New Home for Point Defense Battle Lab

Monday, October 20

WICHITA, Kan. – On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) praised the decision by Air Combat Command (ACC) to have The Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, headquartered at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, join the newly established Point Defense Task Force and serve as an... Read More.