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Hutchinson Public Works to Repair a Section of North Waldron Street Between 23rd Ave. and 24th Ave.

Tuesday, June 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Beginning Tuesday, June 27th, southbound traffic on N Waldron will be detoured at 24th Ave. over to Eastgate Pl. and back on 23rd Avenue. Northbound traffic on N Waldron should not be affected. Repairs should take 5-6 days including cure time...

ESSER Funds Approved to Boost Student Reading, Provide Signage for Headstart

Tuesday, June 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Sheila Berridge, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, along with Tonya Neville, a teacher at Morgan Elementary School, presented to the board a request to fund a new reading program. This program, called Amplify BOOST reading and mCLASS, was piloted by a group...

Kyle Cameron, Student at HCTEA, Wins SkillsUSA Roofing Competition

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kyle Cameron, a student at Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, recently won the National SkillsUSA gold medal by placing first in the high school Commercial Roofing competition.The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 19-23 in Atlanta, GA, is...

Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America Concert is Monday Night

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America concert will take place Monday, June 26th, at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.The Hutchinson Brass Quintet will also be featured.“We will celebrate America, honor active...

New Beginnings, Inc. Seeks Donations of Essential Items for Noel Lodge Shelter

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – New Beginnings, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need, is reaching out with a heartfelt request. Their homeless shelter, Noel Lodge, provides a safe haven for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, offering them a chance to rebuild their...

Area Child Care Capacity Grant Awards Announced

Monday, June 26

KANSAS – Organizations in six mid-Kansas area counties will share in nearly $43.6 million in funding through Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grants approved Friday by the Kansas Children's Cabinet. Two of the recipients will also be receiving Innovative Community Grants through the process.The Reno...

Home Prices Keep Rising but Cloud County Homes Remain Affordable

Monday, June 26

KANSAS (KPR) — Home prices just seem to keep going up. Within the last two years, real incomes have fallen under the weight of historic inflation. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have sent mortgage rates soaring.While the demand from...

AAA: What a Difference a Year Makes

Monday, June 26

By Andrew Gross, AAA News WASHINGTON, D.C. — The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year. Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable. The national average for a gallon of gas...

Hutchinson Woman Injured Saturday in Motorcycle Accident

Sunday, June 25

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson woman was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening in Stafford County. According to the...

Three Reno County Deaths Involving Kratom in Six Months

Friday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2021. In the last 6 months there have been 3 deaths involving Kratom in Reno County.“Kratom” commonly refers to an herbal substance that can produce

Friday is Final Day for Buhler USD 313 Patrons to Complete Facility Needs Survey

Friday, June 23

BUHLER, Kan. – Friday is the final day for residents to respond to a Facility Needs survey being conducted by Buhler USD 313. The survey is to gain input regarding potential projects for a no-mill-levy-increase school facility bond.The District recently completed a series of...

Suspect Arrested in Drive-by-Shooting Case in South Hutchinson

Friday, June 23

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by-shooting that took place late Monday afternoon in South Hutchinson. According to South Hutchinson Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday in South Dakota.Officers responded Monday in reference...