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Hutch CF Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Tuesday, August 22

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation has opportunities available for those wishing to volunteer with a nonprofit organization. For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers...

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday...

HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine...

Singers Wanted for the Central Kansas Community Choir

Tuesday, August 22

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Historic Finish at Pebble Beach: Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz Captures Second in Class

Tuesday, August 22

Yoder Heritage Day August 26

Monday, August 21

YODER, Kan. — On the last Saturday of August each year, thousands visit the small community of Yoder to celebrate Yoder Heritage Day.Visitors and locals are entertained and transported back in time with tractor pulls, horse drawn events, the annual parade down Main Street,...

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure.USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the...

Galva Old Empire Days August 25 – 26

Monday, August 21

GALVA, Kan. — Old Empire Days celebrates Galva heritage annually, and this year, the festivities will run Aug. 25 through Aug. 26.Galva originally started out as the town of Empire along the Santa Fe Trail in 1872 and when the railroad missed the town of...

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest...

Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County

Monday, August 21

By the Kansas Highway Patrol CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance.---- Previous Release----CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the...

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital

Affidavits Released on Marion Newspaper Raids August 11

Sunday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The probable cause affidavits connected with the August 11th raids on the Marion County Record have been released. The Kansas Reflector and other media outlets began releasing the documents...