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Arbor Day to be Celebrated Friday in McPherson

Wednesday, April 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Friday has been proclaimed as Arbor Day in McPherson. During the presentation of the proclamation by Mayor Tom Brown at Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns recognized Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grader Noelle Schmidt for her winning... Read More.

Reno County Highlights National Infant Immunization Week April 24-30

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Together we can help make sure kids are protected with recommended vaccinations. National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy... Read More.

HutchCC’s Trunkhill Named Kansas College Journalist of the Year

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Kansas Collegiate Media recently congratulated Ainsley Trunkhill, from Hutchinson Community College, on being named the two-year college Journalist of the Year. Ainsley is a sophomore from Hutchinson who had no journalism experience before the fall semester, but she decided to join... Read More.

Get Muddy! Muddy Hutch 5K, Lil Mudder 3K is Saturday

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get down and dirty with this year's Muddy Hutch 5K with a new date. Test your ability to run, climb, jump, and crawl through 30+ obstacles across Fun Valley Sports Complex this Saturday.Participants will receive a race shirt and a complimentary... Read More.

Main Street Hops for Tech is May 5th

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A popular event returns to Downtown Hutchinson on Friday, May 5th. Get ready for Main Street Hops for TECH.Stroll through local businesses in Downtown Hutchinson and sample a variety of beers from local and regional brewers, all carefully paired with hor... Read More.

Reno County Industrial Project Awarded $2 Million in BASE 2.0 Funding

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Tuesday Governor Kelly announced awardees of nearly $50 Million to thirty eight projects across Kansas. Included in the announcement was a grant award of $2 Million to Growth, Inc., a division of the Hutchinson / Reno County Chamber of Commerce. The... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of Nearly $50 Million of Infrastructure and Economic Development Grants

Tuesday, April 25

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday announced awardees for the second round of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. Thirty-eight awardees will receive a share of nearly $50 million in BASE grants, which will be used to address infrastructure... Read More.

Denison Takes Seat as President of USD 308 Board of Education

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education elected a new Vice President and welcomed Kail Denison as the new President at their meeting on Monday (April 24, 2023). Following the approval of the resignation of Greg Meredith from his seat as Board President... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Details Announced

Tuesday, April 25

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt will begin Friday, May 5th. Again this year there will be both a medallion hunt and a virtual hunt, each with a $250 prize for the the person finding the medallion or identifying the virtual... Read More.

Dillons is Now Hiring for Spring, Summer, and Beyond

Tuesday, April 25

WICHITA, Kan. - Dillons Food Stores today announced it is now hiring for positions with full-time and part-time across its retail stores. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at jobs.dillons.com and then participate in the division-wide hiring event at all store locations on Thursday,... Read More.

Registration is Open for the Annual Space to Grieve Kids Kamp at The Cosmosphere

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Registration is open for Hospice & Home Care of Reno County’s Space to Grieve Kids Kamp. Children ages 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to attend.The annual one-day camp will be held June 17th at... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Hires Downton & Grants Coordinator

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Sarah Diamond has been hired as the Downtown & Grants Coordinator.Diamond brings an extensive background in grant writing, fundraising, and volunteer development. Her experience includes working with small businesses and non-profits across... Read More.