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Traffic Signal Removed to East and Westbound Traffic on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit informed the public this afternoon that traffic moving east and westbound on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street may proceed through the intersection without stopping. This comes after the recent removal of the traffic... Read More.

Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes at 4th & Avenue A on Washington

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning June 16, 2025, the City of Hutchinson will begin the phased removal of two traffic signals located at 4th Avenue & Washington Street and Avenue A & Washington Street. As the first step, signal heads will be covered (bagged) to... Read More.

Bell, Washington Earn All-Conference Honors

Tuesday, March 11

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - A pair of Shockers picked up American Athletic Conference regular season honors Tuesday, as announced by the league office.Xavier Bell was named a First Team All-Conference honoree and Corey Washington earned Second Team All-Conference honors. They are the first pair of... Read More.

Another commercial turkey facility gets hit with HPAI in Washington County

Thursday, February 20

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a second commercial turkey facility in Washington County, Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), more than 19,000 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with more than 12-mile... Read More.

Washington Fugitive Captured in Larned

Thursday, October 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Larned Police, and the United States Marshals Office Fugitive Task Force apprehended what the sheriff's office called an exceptionally dangerous fugitive Thursday.The person was wanted on felony warrants out of Washington State and... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept Washington Roofing and Insulation Proposal to Repair Complex Buildings Damaged During July 2023

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a proposal from Washington Roofing and Insulation for repair of several buildings at the Road and Bridge complex damaged during the July 2023 storm that caused extensive damage in the Great Bend area.... Read More.

Former President of the Washington Sports and Entertainment Susan O’Malley Announced as Chamber Annual Meeting Speaker

Wednesday, July 10

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the first female president of a professional sports franchise, Susan O’Malley is a pioneer in two fields: sports and business. She knows what it takes to be a leader in a tough business environment and... Read More.

K-State Basketball to Open Paradise Jam with George Washington

Tuesday, July 9

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament... Read More.

Former McPherson High & College Football Star Signs with NFL’s Washington Commanders

Sunday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Former McPherson High School & McPherson College football star Ben Nikkel is heading to the NFL after signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent.Nikkel graduated from McPherson High School in 2018, but did not attract many offers to play... Read More.

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued in November 2023. Certainly these regulations are just “proposed”; it... Read More.

Michigan vs Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff

Sunday, December 3

By Ralph D. Russo (AP) - The final season of the four-team College Football Playoff turned out to be the most controversial with an unprecedented snub.Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected Sunday and Florida State became the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to... Read More.

Jayhawks Advance to WNIT Championship After Dominating Washington

Wednesday, March 29

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks led for more than 33 minutes Wednesday night and dominated Washington 61-36 in the Fab 4 of the WNIT.With the convincing win, the Jayhawks (24-11) will now host Columbia out of the Ivy League in the WNIT Championship... Read More.