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Southern Coffey County High School Expands Student Opportunities with Esports and New Spring Sports Cooperative

Wednesday, December 3

Southern Coffey County High School is broadening its extracurricular horizons with the launch of a new Esports program and a cooperative agreement with Colony-Crest High School that will allow SCC students to participate in baseball and softball beginning this spring.Athletic Director Robert Dickinson shared... Read More.

Jacam Catalyst Expands Capabilities with Sterling Facility Upgrades

Tuesday, November 11

KANSAS (November 2025) – Jacam Catalyst, a leading manufacturer and full-service provider of oilfield chemicals, announces several new developments underway at the Sterling, KS facility. The newly renovated office space is designed to improve efficiency in design and process engineering. A new 6,900-square-foot fabrication... Read More.

McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Thursday, October 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant.Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added... Read More.

Allen Community College expands access to career training with ed2go online courses

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is now offering flexible, affordable online learning opportunities through a new partnership with ed2go, a national leader in online education.Through ed2go, students can enroll in non-credit courses and career training programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business,... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Expands Network with Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and The Woman’s Place

Friday, September 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is expanding its network through the partnership of Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and The Woman’s Place, strengthening access to specialized and comprehensive care for patients across Reno County and central Kansas.The integration enhances continuity of... Read More.

Central Christian’s Early Education School Expands and is Now Hiring Teachers and Support Staff

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2025) — Central Christian School (CCS) is excited to announce that the Jay and Connie Schrock Family Early Education School is now open and is hiring teachers, infant caregivers, and support staff to meet the growing need for quality child... Read More.

Hiatt Enterprises Expands to South Hutch with StartUp Hutch Support

Monday, January 13

By StartUp Hutch HUTCHINSON, Kan — Hiatt Enterprises, the parent company of All Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air, has secured a $50,000 loan from the StartUp Hutch Fund, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and Trust, to support their expansion into South Hutchinson.Following their recent acquisition... Read More.

Kansas CPR Training Expands into New Location, Celebrates with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 27

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, September 26th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Kansas CPR Training to celebrate the growth of the business and its move to a new location at 2609 1/2... Read More.

Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives

Wednesday, June 26

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan, — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).This initiative, which focuses on providing... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will now cover doula services. The coverage, effective July 1, 2024, will allow Medicaid beneficiaries in... Read More.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State 105 is partnering with StartUp Hutch to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster additional economic growth in Hutchinson and the Reno County region.The K-State 105 partnership will help expand... Read More.

K-State Expands Land Grant Promise Statewide

Monday, August 28

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing Kansas State University has expanded eligibility for its Land Grant Promise to students from all 105 Kansas counties after a successful pilot for 10 counties in fall 2022.K-State is committed to fulfilling its land-grant mission by offering essential financial... Read More.