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Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero: Angela Doerksen

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Angela Doerksen is a sixth-grade teacher at Faris Elementary School in the Hutchinson USD 308 District.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors...

The Next TEFAP Commodity Distribution is Sunday, March 26

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The next TEFAP commodity distribution is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th. This program is for low-income people of all ages (please note the income guidelines on the flyer).TEFAP commodities...

More Reno County Road Changes Coming with K-14 Realignment Project

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nickerson Road from West 95th Avenue to West 108th Avenue (Rice/Reno county line) is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 as part of ongoing work on the K-14 realignment project.At Nickerson Road, ramps leading to the new K-14 alignment...

Food Price Forecast for 2023: 8% Inflation Likely

Friday, March 10

UNDATED (HPM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices won’t rise as sharply in 2023 but still could climb 8% over last year’s rates. Harvest Public Media reports the higher prices are affecting grocers as well as consumers.Robert Kimball owns Wohlner’s Neighborhood...

Hutchinson Man Arrested Following Chase for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Opiates

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson man was taken into custody on Wednesday for possessing stolen property and opiates.Reno County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a stolen tag on a vehicle traveling East on 4th St around K14 shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Closed portion of 56th Avenue Near Hutchinson is Reopening

Thursday, March 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A section of 56th Avenue northwest of Hutchinson is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 after being closed since October 2021 to allow for construction of the K-14 realignment.That portion of 56th Avenue extends from the existing junction with...

Hutch Chamber Offers Resource Guide to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Thursday, March 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Due to the recent layoffs in 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.As always, job seekers are encouraged to...

Legislature Sends Transgender Sports Ban to Gov. Laura Kelly

Thursday, March 9

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Todd Beam Named McPherson Middle School Assistant Principal for 2023-24 School Year

Thursday, March 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools announced this week that Mr. Todd Beam will transition to McPherson Middle School as Assistant Principal for the 2023/24 school year."After 15 years serving Roosevelt Elementary, I am ready for a change in my educational journey," Mr. Beam...

The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday, March 11th at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Topic sessions ranging from growing herbs and vegetables to new annual plants and gardening for pollinators will start at 9 a.m. and...

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

Wednesday, March 8

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test...

Kansas Governor Pushes Medicaid Expansion as Way to Help Address Mental Health Issues

Wednesday, March 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Governor Laura Kelly wants to expand Medicaid because she says the state’s mental health performance is "pathetic." A nationwide report recently ranked Kansas last in the country for access to mental health services.Kelly says Kansas taxpayers are already paying into...