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USD 308 Works With Community to Create New Mission, Vision, and Values

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has taken an important step towards creating a new mission, vision, and core values with the help of district leadership, community members, and consultants from Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute. The project aims to establish a shared understanding... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Clarifies Eligibility and Extends Due Date for Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson recently announced the launch of the Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program is designed to respond to the negative impacts on housing as a result of the Covid-19... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $71K in Grants

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $71,075 to eight nonprofit organizations in March. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative... Read More.

Update Given on Compliance Issues at Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wednesday, May 3

LYONS, Kan. – An update on the Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant was presented to the Lyons City Council Monday. Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants provided information on where things stand concerning the development of a facility plan for the plant. A major part of... Read More.

McPherson City Council Approves Changes Order to Northview Road Sidewalk Project Phase 2

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. – A change order on the Northview Road sidewalk project phase 2 was approved Tuesday by McPherson City Commissioners. The change involves design work for the addition of a drainage pipe in the south ditch, which will allow for the construction of... Read More.

Work on East 30th Ave Included in 2023 Hutchinson Street Maintenance

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday awarded the 2023 arterial street maintenance project contract to APAC Kansas. APAC’s bid, the lower of the two received, came in at just over $934 thousand dollars, more than $100 thousand above the engineers’ estimate.The project... Read More.

Bid Accepted for Phase I of Woodie Seat Freeway Improvement Project

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Just one bid was received for the first of two phases connected to the Woodie Seat Freeway Improvement Project. That one bid, from APAC Kansas, was accepted Tuesday by the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. The bid came in considerably above the... Read More.

Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day to be Observed May 12th in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hutchinson Police Department will host an Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 12th, at 11 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center in Hutchinson.The public is invited to... Read More.

HRMC’s Lynsi Giles Receives Prestigious DAISY Award

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Case Manager Lynsi Giles at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has received the prestigious DAISY award.Read an excerpt from the nomination: “Both of my parents were sick the first week of March. Dad was admitted to... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Most Unique Car Show In Midwest

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. - One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 23rd Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A few of the cars expected on the field this year include the 1951... Read More.

Kansas April Tax Collections Fall Short of Estimates

Tuesday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - State tax collections for April fell short of estimates. The Kansas Department of Revenue reports that tax collections for April totaled $1.3 billion, about 2.3% or $30.1 million below the estimate. The number also marks a 14.7% fall from April... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Chad Buckley Resigns

Tuesday, May 2

LYONS, Kan. – Lyons City Administrator Chad Buckley announced his resignation during Monday night’s Lyons City Council meeting. Buckley tendered his verbal resignation effective immediately following a series of executive sessions. No reason was given for the decision. Buckley had served as City Administrator... Read More.