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IdeaTek Expanding Gigabit Fiber to Newton

Tuesday, April 18

NEWTON, Kan. – Internet Freedom is coming to Newton.IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to Newton residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of households and businesses access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.

Lindsborg Museum Celebrates 125th Anniversary of Old Mill At Annual Millfest

Tuesday, April 18

LINDSBORG, Kan. - With 2023 marking 125 years since the construction of the Smoky Valley Roller Mills in 1898, this year’s annual Millfest on May 6 is looking to be the best it’s ever been.Held the first Saturday every May, Millfest is the one...

Hutchinson Community Shares Careers with Middle Schoolers

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths. On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences...

It’s Time for Kindergarten Countdown in USD 308

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Do you have a young learner ready to begin kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year?Parents of kindergartners for the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an in-school district-wide Kindergarten Countdown from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023,...

Week of the Young Child, GEO Month Offer Lots of Opportunities in Hutchinson

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There are lots of opportunities this week for families with young children as our community celebrates Week of the Young Child, April 17-22.Check out the many great activities going on throughout the week.

IdeaTek and Halstead Partner to Offer Discounted Fiber Internet Rates

Monday, April 17

HALSTEAD, Kansas – IdeaTek, a Buhler-based fiber internet provider, is partnering with the City of Halstead to offer discounted fiber internet rates to residents and small businesses for the next two years.The partnership is part of the city’s long-range strategic goal to have fiber...

Kansas Army National Guard Features Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell at Black Hawk Flight Event

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell was the soldier spotlight feature during the Kansas Army National Guard Black Hawk Orientation Flight event last Wednesday at Stringer Fine Arts Center on the Hutchinson Community College campus. Command Sgt. Maj. Darrian Campbell is...

Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up is April 29 and 30

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - It’s time to clean up and green up. The City of Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2023. It’s a great way to clean up your neighborhood and get ready for...

Governor Vetoes Kansas Bill on Live Deliveries During Abortion

Monday, April 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill on Friday that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to

Hairball Will Rock the Kansas State Fair September 14

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ultimate rock and roll tribute band Hairball will perform at the Kansas State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 14. 2023. This is Hairball’s 23rd year of rocking hundreds of thousands of fans across the country. Hairball is known for their high-energy,...

Friday Evening Storms Bring Much Needed Rainfall to Parts of Central Kansas

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storms that moved through central Kansas Friday night and early Saturday morning produced some hail, but the big story was that parts of the...

Longtime Reno County District Court Stenographer Calls It a Career

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Friday marked the final day on the job for Angie Schultz. She is retiring after a 47-year career as an official District Court stenographer.Schultz began working as a freelance court reporter in 1976, which she did for 35 years before joining...