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Kansas Medicaid Patients Struggle to Obtain Medical Equipment

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Medical equipment - like wheelchairs, walkers or bath chairs - can make a big difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. But Kansans who are on Medicaid often face red tape and that can cut them off...

Kansas House Approves $4.8 Billion Budget

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has approved a $4.8 billion budget proposal that likely sets the Legislature on the path to final negotiations over spending. The Senate recently approved its own budget and will conference with the House soon to craft a...

Sen. Marshall’s Bill Puts COVID Benefits Scammers on Notice

Wednesday, March 29

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. led five of his Senate Republican colleagues on new legislation that would ensure accountability for individuals who defrauded American taxpayers by improperly receiving federal COVID-19 unemployment insurance (UI). The bill, titled the

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Jaceyln Chambers as New Arts & Culture Coordinator

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of Jacelyn Chambers as its new Arts & Culture Coordinator. She will begin this role on the Hutch Rec leadership team on April 17. At Hutch Rec, Chambers will be responsible in...

USD 308: Brief Police Presence at Lincoln Elementary

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Lincoln Elementary experienced a soft lockdown after advisement from law enforcement due to a potential incident in the neighborhood surrounding the school. Students were dismissed on time and there was a brief...

McPherson Center for Health Announces Wealand as new CFO

Tuesday, March 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Center for Health is pleased to welcome Tanner Wealand who is now serving as Chief Financial Officer. Wealand comes to McPherson from Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where he served as System Financial Controller, overseeing financial operations for the...

McPherson Police Department Receives FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award

Monday, March 27

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Police Department's command staff has been recognized for completing all three components of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Agency Trilogy.Chief Mikel Golden, Assistant Chief Todd Martens, and...

Update: Hutchinson Woman Struck By Motor Vehicle has Died

Monday, March 27

UPDATE - A Hutchinson woman struck last Thursday evening by a motor vehicle has died. Hutchinson Police have identified the woman as 29-year-old Nikia Thomas. She passed away after being transported to St. Francies Via Christi hospital in Wichita.The vehicle that struck Thomas was...

Lyons High School Students Exchange Cultural Experience with Students from Spain

Monday, March 27

LYONS, Kan. – Approximately two dozen Lyons High School students and sponsors traveled to Spain during Spring Break where they stayed with host families. Students participated in school activities with their peers at the host school and toured historical and cultural sites.This past week,...

Middle School Teachers Present to USD 308 BOE

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023). March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans...

Hutchinson Art Center to Feature Retrospective on the Art and Life of Jeanette Mull

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Art Center is set to host a retrospective on the art and life of Jeanette Mull.The longtime Hutchinson artist has honed her craft over the years by studying under accomplished artists, attending a multitude of art classes and workshops,...

Hutch/Reno County Chamber’s Hiring Event Continues this Week

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the recent layoffs at HRMC and Sonoco, the Hutch Chamber is posting a Job Seeker Resource Guide as a way to connect job seekers with employers who may have positions open currently.Job seekers are encouraged to register with Kansas...