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Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson.Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Reno County Food Bank, Encourages Members to Give

Thursday, November 6

Pictured Left to Right: Darren Werth, AVP of Community Government Affairs for Heartland, Angela Penner, Reno County Food Bank Executive Director, and Trace Hughes, VP of Brand and Marketing for Heartland HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 6, 2025)- In response to growing needs in the community, Heartland... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2025 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Thursday, November 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) — On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year celebration, “Club Kid for a Night.” This event honors outstanding Club members, with finalists competing for the title... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Crews Respond to Evening Garage Fire

Wednesday, November 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 18:44:05 the Hutchinson Fire Department was called to 1111 E 11th for a possible structure fire where the reporting party could smell smoke. Crews arrived on scene and found a garage that had smoke coming from the eves. The crews... Read More.

South Hutchinson Elementary School Sends Letter to Parents Regarding Lockout Incident Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, November 5

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) - Letter from Mrs. Shalon Worcester Principal at USD 309 South Hutchinson Elementary SchoolParents and GuardiansWe hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a lockout situation that took place earlier today at... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Responds to Bond Election Results

Wednesday, November 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan, (November 5, 2025) — The USD 308 Board of Education and district leadership acknowledge the results of yesterday’s bond election, in which the proposed bond measure did not pass. According to unofficial results from the Reno County Election Office, of 4,936 votes... Read More.

Author of New KU Basketball Book to Host Presentation in McPherson

Wednesday, November 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - Chelan David, the author of the newly released book, "Stories From the Phog - Forty Years of Kansas Basketball," will host a presentation in McPherson on Sunday, Dec. 7.The McPherson Public Library will host the event, but it will be held at... Read More.

Former Beneficient CEO Who Acquired Unique Kansas Bank Charter Indicted on Fraud Charges

Wednesday, November 5

Grand jury says scheme nets $150M, triggers bankruptcy costing investors $1B TOPEKA, Kan. — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment... Read More.

Larned Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. (November 4, 2025) - Barton County Unofficial Election ResultsBallots Cast- 3,171Voter Turnout- 18.60%Great Bend City Mayor-Alan Moeder 1,322-Davis A. Jimenez 604Hoisington City Mayor-Chris Kinman 293-Scott A. Fleming 58Great Bend City CouncilWard 1-Shelly Peacock 247-Deklyn Craven 131Ward 2... Read More.

McPherson Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

Unofficial final numbers for McPherson and Saline counties MCPHERSON COUNTY MCPHERSON USD 418 BOE LARA VANDERHOOF 1530BLAINE JANSSEN 1430PERRY MCCABE 1218SHERRIE SPARKS 908JEFF BUTLER (WI)VIRGIL DEWILD (WI)CURTIS ZIMMER (WI)1,311 WRITE INS REPORED MOUNDRIDGE USD 423 (3) ARHEA UNRUH 128BRAD JANTZ 389CRAIG GALLE 388RYAN W.KOEHN 375 CANTON CITY COUNCIL (2) DUSTIN BIRDSONG... Read More.

Reno County Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (November 4, 2025) - Unofficial Results from the Reno County ElectionPrecincts Reported: 105 of 105 (100.00%) Voters Cast: 7,879 of 43,640 (18.05%)USD 308 Special Question-Yes 1,253-No 3,683USD 308 (Vote for 3)-Laura Corey 2,329-Lindsey Hatfield 1,834-Gregory Scott Johnson 1,585-Jeff Roberson 1,747-Cheryl L.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.