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ACC Celebrates Innovation and Service at Annual Awards Ceremony

Friday, December 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College honored outstanding employees during its annual Service and Recognition Awards ceremony Dec. 12 in the ACC Student Life Center, with the League for Innovation Excellence Awards taking center stage.The League for Innovation Excellence Award recognizes faculty and staff... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Resume Water Service Disconnections for Nonpayment in December

Friday, November 21

HUTCHINSON, KS – [November 21, 2025]- The City of Hutchinson announces that water service disconnections for nonpayment will resume beginning December 2025. The City implemented a temporary pause on November 4th to provide residents additional stability during a period of financial uncertainty. City staff recognize... Read More.

Colonel Jeremy Bowers Highlights Service and Sacrifice at McPherson Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans Day was recognized in McPherson Tuesday with the McPherson Area Veterans program at the McPherson Park Department, which at one time was the National Guard Armory.This year's featured speaker was Colonel Jeremy Bowers, who just retired from the Kansas Army... Read More.

Barton wrestling earns five placers at Service Salute Open

Sunday, November 9

A day after wrapping up four duals at the Loosebrock Duals, the Barton Community College wrestling team returned to the mats Saturday with a productive showing at the Service Salute Open in Atchison, Kansas, placing five individuals and combining for a 23-23 record on... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Temporarily Suspends Water Service Disconnections

Tuesday, November 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson understands that the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing federal government shutdown may be causing financial strain for some members of the community.In recognition of these challenges, the City would like to reassure residents that water service shutoffs for... Read More.

SEK Multi-County Health Department Advises WIC Clients to Prepare for Possible Service Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown

Tuesday, October 7

The SEK Multi-County Health Department is advising clients of the Women, Infant and Children, or WIC program of potential disruption of services in the wake of the ongoing federal shutdown.Without a federal solution that would provide additional funding to states and community agencies that... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures, Shuttle Service, Tuesday Schedule Changes

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) — Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road.Additional details... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, August 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures in the upper 90s to around 100, combined with high humidity, will produce heat... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up to 105 degrees.If you have... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Much of Central Kansas

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Kansas.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up... Read More.

National Agricultural Statistics Service: Corn Planted Acreage up 5% from 2024

Monday, June 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2025) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.2 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Acreage report released today. Soybean area planted is... Read More.