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Barnett Hired as Director of Strength and Conditioning

By: Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics, and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Marty Barnett will be Sterling College's next Director of Strength and Conditioning.Barnett comes to Sterling after spending the last 14 years in high school...

Wednesday Meetings Produce Good Feedback on the Future of Memorial Hall

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – When it comes to the future of Memorial Hall in Downtown Hutchinson one thing that emerged as a priority in focus group meetings held was adding air conditioning to the 112-year-old building.Luke Scott from WDM Architects, which the City of Hutchinson...

The Next Reno County Legislative Forum is Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - This Saturday the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will hold the next Legislative Forum from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E. 11th Avenue.The Reno County legislators invited to participate include Senator...

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Turns 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Rise Up Reno is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. 20 years of hard work in our community; 20 years of specializing in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, school-based mentoring, strengthening families, and empowering youth leaders in our community to Rise...

Top Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars Recognized

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced that 261 Kansas high school seniors – the highest number ever - have been named 2023 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education...

Kansas Governor Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration Due to Wildfires

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Governor Laura Kelly has declared a disaster emergency following an outbreak of wildfires across the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any new fires that erupt.State resources, including airplanes and helicopters,...

Hutchinson Resident Held at Gunpoint, Suspect in Custody

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department responded to an armed intruder call at a residence. A suspect reportedly had held the home's occupant at gunpoint and then stole a vehicle.On Wednesday, officers with the Wichita Police...

Heavy Police Presence Near Plum Creek Elementary During AM Drop-off

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There was an increased police presence during drop-off time Wednesday morning at Plum Creek Elementary School.Buhler USD 313 said in a message to parents that they were notified by Hutchinson Police of an individual being dealt with in the area of...