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Grand Staff Thrift Boutique Relocates to Downtown Hutchinson

Friday, October 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - After a decade of serving the Buhler community, Grand Staff Thrift Boutique is thrilled to announce its relocation to downtown Hutchinson. The new store, located at 408 N. Main, is set to open just in time for the annual Christmas Open... Read More.

Hutchinson Downtown Chili & Soup Fest Set for November 1, 2025

Thursday, October 2

Under 30 days until the Heat Hits Downtown Hutch! HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get your taste buds ready—Hutchinson’s Downtown Chili & Soup Fest is returning on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Main Street between 3rd Avenue & Avenue C. With... Read More.

Teen Detained in Juvenile Detention After Downtown Abilene Car Crime Spree

Thursday, July 10

ABILENE, Kan. — A 14-year-old male is being held in juvenile detention in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and damage incidents in Abilene's downtown business district reported Tuesday.The Abilene Police Department said early Wednesday morning a traffic stop was attempted on a... Read More.

NBC World Series Announces Return of Championship Night to Downtown Wichita at Equity Bank Park

Thursday, April 17

WICHITA, Kan. (NBCBaseball.com) - The NBC Baseball Foundation proudly announces that Championship Night of the 2025 NBC World Series, powered by Evergy, will be played at Equity Bank Park on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This momentous decision marks the return of the NBC World... Read More.

Iola Pharmacy Clinic Merges with Downtown Location

Thursday, April 17

IOLA, Kan. — As of April 14, 2025, the Iola Pharmacy Clinic formerly at 1408 East Street has merged with its downtown location. All prescription files are now available at 109 E. Madison Avenue, Iola, Kan.Iola Pharmacy, Inc., stated that this merger is happening... Read More.

Big Bend Bash: A New Downtown Festival Coming to Great Bend on June 7

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is partnering with the City of Great Bend to introduce a brand-new festival, Big Bend Bash, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025. Designed to celebrate local culture and... Read More.

State Theatre Raffle for Downtown Christmas Lights in Larned

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The State Theatre of Larned, Kan., is holding a raffle to raise money for Christmas lights in downtown Larned. Only 200 entries will be issued for $25 each, all proceeds will be donated to the city of Larned for Christmas lights for... Read More.

Stafford to Host Public Meeting on Downtown Historic District Survey

Monday, January 27

STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development are having a public meeting at Stafford City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a historical district survey to be conducted in the downtown area of Stafford during... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Monday, December 16

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Jan. 6-9 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Jan. 13... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Celebrates Downtown Reopening for a Successful Holiday Season So Far

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street director Johni Doughman expressed thanks during Tuesday's City Commission meeting for all the work done to get Main Street reopened from the drainage work that closed the Main and Euclid intersection.“All of the updates from Jeff... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Friday, October 11

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will... Read More.

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 4 & 5) in Downtown Hutch

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest this weekend in Downtown Hutchinson, October 4 & 5.Hutch Fest featured events include:... Read More.