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Despite No Parade, Toy Run a Success

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — Even though polar winds and precipitation earlier in the morning knocked out the parade. McPherson County Toy Run organizers still had a lot of toys turned in at the American Legion, where chili feed and auction took place.There were a couple... Read More.

Parade, Festival, Santa & More – Let’s Light Up Hutch!

Monday, December 1

Saturday, December 6 • Downtown Hutchinson Make December 6 a full day of holiday joy in Downtown Hutchinson! We’re filling the streets with festive fun from morning to night — from gingerbread decorating with Santa to horse-drawn carriage rides, downtown shopping, live theatre, family activities... Read More.

McPherson County Toy Run Parade Canceled, Other Events Still On

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Due to forecast rain, wind, and cold temperatures, the McPherson County Toy Run parade for Saturday has been cancelledThe Sloppy Joe Feed, toy auction and toy-turn in at the McPherson American Legion IS STILL ON. That will begin Saturday afternoon at... Read More.

Christmas on the Square Lighted Parade Winners Receive Plaques for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Friday, January 17

LYONS, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is pleased to present the plaques to the first, second and third place winners of the lighted parade from the Christmas on the Square celebration in Lyons on Dec. 14, 2024. Congratulations to the following winners:1st Place -... Read More.

Congratulations to the 2024 Light Up Hutch Parade Winners

Thursday, January 9

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce recently presented awards to the winners of Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade. Best ThemeHCC WeldingRunner up: Rise Up RenoMost Christmas SpiritOrder of Eastern StarRunner up: NislyBest Use of LightsWesley TowersRunner up: Salty Cycles (not pictured)Best Marching BandHutchinson High... Read More.

🎄Light Up Hutch Parade Winners🥁

Monday, December 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The results are in... And the parade judges have selected the winners and runners-up from the Light Up Hutch-Downtown Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Congratulations to the following for: Best Theme HCC WeldingRunner up: Rise Up Reno Most Christmas Spirit Order of Eastern StarRunner up:... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Tuesday, December 3

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Nov. 22, 2024) — Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival taking place December 6 &... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Friday, November 22

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival taking place December 6 & 7. Residents of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Automated Gas Meter Upgrades and Approves Veterans Day Parade Plans

Tuesday, October 22

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council agreed Monday to proceed with a contract with Kore Services to continue the process of replacing natural gas meters with automatic reading meters. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed to allot up to $100,000... Read More.

McPhersons Veterans Day Ceremony Continues Despite Parade Cancellation

Thursday, October 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be a change to McPherson's Veterans Day celebration this year.The Veterans Day Parade, which normally runs down Main Street, has been canceled due to construction along the route.However, the day will still begin at 8 a.m. with a breakfast... Read More.

City of Great Bend Announces Theme for 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has announced the theme for the 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Creating Christmas Traditions”, which honors Grand Marshal Sarah Krom for dedicating so much time over the years to preserving the Christmas Parade tradition.The... Read More.

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

Thursday, February 15

By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Feb. 14, 2024) — A shooting near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station has left 22 victims, including one dead.Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs'... Read More.