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$16.5 Million Bridge Replacement to Start at Newton Aug. 12

By Brenna Eller NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a $16.6 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton, which is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 12.The project will provide a wider bridge, with two lanes... Read More.

Monarchs start strong, and then hold off Newton

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs raced to an early seven-run lead Monday before holding off a late Newton rally, as the Monarchs beat Newton 8-6 in Newton.Cole Toureau turned in one of the top pitching performances of the season. The winning pitcher in last... Read More.

K-19 Resurfacing to Start in Pawnee, Stafford Counties

By the Kansas Department of Transportation PAWNEE/STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on combined K-19 projects in Pawnee and Stafford counties.The Pawnee County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-19 from the K-19 Spur... Read More.

Blue Dragons overcome sluggish start to salt away Salkehatchie

By Brad HallierEven after playing 19 games at the Hutchinson Sports Arena this season, the feeling was different Monday for the Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team.The arena was the same, but the backdrop was not. This wasn’t a mid-week practice in an empty... Read More.

Fresh Start Woodworks Ready to Serve

By Megan Barfield, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Fresh Start Woodworks, a new manufacturing venture based in Great Bend, celebrated its grand opening with a Chamber Coffee and ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by sister company Just In Time Remodeling. Owned by Justin... Read More.

K-14 Patching to Start Soon in Reno County

By Kansas Department of Transportation  RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a nearly $3.6 million patching project on K-14 in Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be from the west K-14/U.S. 50 junction north to Yaggy Road. The length is... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Networking Event: Entrepreneurship Connections

By StartUp Hutch HUTCHINSON, Kan.  – Join StartUp Hutch for the chance to mingle with other entrepreneurs from Reno County! This month, we’ll feature local entrepreneur, Darren Thomas. Thomas captured the hearts of iced tea fans in our community when he opened an HTeaO franchise... Read More.