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$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Tuesday, July 11

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A $10 million project on a section of highway previously designated as K-14 in Reno and Rice counties is expected to begin Thursday, July 20.This 17-mile section, of what had been K-14, was replaced last month by a new K-14...

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Tuesday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state aid under the first four...

Shawnee County Judge Suspends Kansas Policy Allowing Gender Changes to Driver’s Licenses

Tuesday, July 11

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Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec, in partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is bringing back the popular community festival Hutch Fest in Fall 2023.Hutch Fest will take place October 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson and will include feature events as well as...

USD 308 Board of Education held Annual Reorganization Meeting

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 10th. During the meeting, Cheryl Thompson nominated Valarie Gibson-Smith as President. The motion carried, 6-0, with Gibson-Smith recusing herself from the vote. Gibson-Smith immediately took her seat and...

Female Victim Dies from Injuries Sustained in Single Vehicle Accident

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Thursday, July 6th, Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 2100 block of North Waldron for a crash involving a single vehicle vs power pole. The incident occurred shortly after...

Convoy of Hope Brings Help to Families in Need on July 29th

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several Hutchinson churches are partnering to sponsor Convoy of Hope’s free drive-thru event on Saturday, July 29th, at 9 a.m. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The mission is to bring help and hope to families in need.Rain or shine, Convoy of...

The Summit and Inspired Spine Health Partner to Introduce Innovative Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Hutchinson

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A groundbreaking, minimally-invasive spine surgery is now available in Hutchinson, Kansas, thanks to a partnership between The Summit and Inspired Spine Health. One of the method’s pioneers, renowned neuro-spine surgeon Dr. Hamid Abassi, is now conducting surgeries at The Summit in...

KDWP to Conduct Five-Year Review of State Listed Species

Monday, July 10

PRATT, Kan. (KSOutdoors.com) – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is conducting a five-year review of the lists of Kansas species that are endangered, threatened or Species In Need of Conservation (SINC). Endangered is the most imperiled category of the three, and species...

Audit Calls for More Training, Guidance for County Election Workers

Monday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – A new Kansas audit calls for more training and guidance for county election workers. The audit reviewed the election policies and practices of 15 counties. These included the purchase of certified election equipment, and securing ballots when they are transferred...

KCC Begins Public Hearings on Evergy Rate Increase Request

Monday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will begin public hearings this week to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the...