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Dillon Lecture Series Continues April 18th, Will Feature Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Bill Self

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The next installment of the Dillon Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 18th, will feature Kansas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self.Self has guided his teams to 23-win seasons in 23 of the last 24 seasons dating back to 1998-99. For his...

Reno County is Hosting Hiring Event on April 20th

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County is putting on a Hiring Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th at the Reno County Courthouse. Bring your resume and cover letter and talk to the Reno County departments that interest you.Positions are currently...

Vitality Team of Reno County is now Bike Walk Hutch

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Vitality Team of Reno County will now be known as Bike Walk Hutch. Bike Walk Hutch is a group of engaged citizens passionate about cycling, walking, running, and trails in the Hutchinson and Reno County areas. This...

Hutchinson Firefighters Work E Bigger Fire Late Wednesday

Thursday, April 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Firefighters responded to the 100 block of E Bigger St. late Wednesday for the report of a structure fire. The first arriving crews encountered a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the front.An interior search turned up with no...

2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run is April 22nd

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Bretz Injury Law will host the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run to benefit the Cancer Council of Reno County on Saturday, April 22nd.Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Salty Cycles in Hutchinson, with kickstands up at 10:30...

Kansas House Reverses Vote, Approves State-Run Presidential Primaries

Wednesday, April 5

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Kansas Bans Transgender Athletes from Women’s and Girls’ Sports

Wednesday, April 5

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports from kindergarten through college, the first of several possible new laws restricting the rights of transgender people pushed through by Republican legislators over the wishes of the Democratic governor.The Legislature...

Lindsborg City Council Notes: Council Approves Participation in Bike Share Program

Wednesday, April 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. – With one dissenting vote, the Lindsborg City Council Monday night reaffirmed approval given at the March 20th meeting to participate in a bike share program.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Land Annexation Approved

Wednesday, April 5

McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved the annexation of just over a three-acre strip of land along E Northview Rd. The annexation was petitioned for...

Hutchinson City Council Notes: Council Votes in Favor of Not Reinstall Traffic Signals at 30th And Lucille

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On a 3-2 vote, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday effectively ended any effort to reinstall traffic signals at the 30th and Lucille intersection in northeast Hutchinson. Signals were temporarily...

Buhler USD 313 Patrons Overwhelmingly Vote Down Proposed Bond Issue

Wednesday, April 5

BUHLER, Kan. – Voters in the Buhler USD 313 District rejected a proposed eight $8 million bond issue in a special election Tuesday. Unofficial numbers from the Reno County Clerk's office indicated...

Hutchinson Firefighters Busy, Work 4 Fires Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson firefighters responded to four separate structure fires Tuesday evening.The first call came at 5:37 p.m. for the report of a residential home with smoke coming from the rear at 715 E 56th Ave. Crews performed an aggressive interior attack and...