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Student Involved in Minor Accident at Hutchinson High School

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A student at Hutchinson High School was involved in a minor accident on the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.According to USD 308 Director of Communications Marissa Meis, a junior at Hutchinson High School was hit by a vehicle as they...

Thursday Morning Train Fire Affects Traffic on East Side of Hutchinson

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several intersections on the east side of Hutchinson were closed Thursday morning after a train caught fire.According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, the engine on the lead locomotive of a Union Pacific train caught fire near 8th and Keast. Engineers with...

Plum Creek Elementary School Placed in Lockdown for a Short Time Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday, February 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Plum Creek Elementary School (PCE) was placed under lockdown for a time Wednesday afternoon.Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman said Reno County Dispatch advised school officials at 2:55 p.m. to place the building into lockdown as a precautionary measure as law...

Hutchinson’s David Jordan Among Governor’s Appointments to Early Childhood Transition Task Force

Wednesday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive order of her second term,

Sterling Chamber’s Minding Our Business Returns March 9th with the First of a Four-part Series

Wednesday, February 22

STERLING, Kan. – The Sterling Chamber of Commerce announces “Minding Our Business” is back for 2023. The first of a four-part series will be held on Thursday, March 9th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sterling College’s Culbertson Auditorium.The featured speaker will be...

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala is March 3rd

Wednesday, February 22

BUHLER, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala on Friday, March 3rd at Sand Hills Event Center in Hutchinson. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a buffet dinner, bingo, and a live auction. Dessert will follow.This...

Haven City Council Hopes to See City Pool Open this Summer

Wednesday, February 22

HAVEN, Kan. – Plans as of now are for the Haven City Pool operational this summer.The Haven City Council released information Tuesday on the status of repairs and improvements to the facility. Work has been progressing since January to remove and replace defective sections...

Hutchinson Clinic Makes Patients, Employees Aware of Recent Data Security Event

Wednesday, February 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Clinic has released information about a recent security event, which could potentially impact the confidentiality and security of information related to certain patients and employees. Staff became aware of suspicious activity related to certain Hutchinson Clinic computer systems on Dec....

Mennonite Friendship Communities’ Annual Liverwurst and Fried Mush Supper is Friday

Wednesday, February 22

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Mennonite Friendship Communities Annual Liverwurst and Fried Mush Supper takes place on Friday, Feb. 24th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Journey at Yoder. Proceeds go to help pay for care for those residents who have outlived their funds.Cost is...

New Opportunities for Families and Hoops Fans at the Cosmosphere

Wednesday, February 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere announces a new initiative to make visiting the Hall of Space Museum available to more families, a week of special activities for spring break 2023, and the best March Madness watch party in the galaxy (or at least Reno County).Museums...

2023 All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Wednesday, February 22

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Kevin Ivers has been named the winner of the 2023 McPherson County All Schools Day button design contest. His entry, based on the this year's theme, “Small Towns Big Dreams” features outlines of each of McPherson County's six high schools in...

Hutch Rec’s Annual Job Fair is Coming Up March 5th

Tuesday, February 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec is hosting its annual Job Fair on Sunday, March 5th, from 2 to 4 p.m. The fair will be held at Hutch Rec Downtown at 17 E. 1st Ave.Hutch Rec has more than 20 positional available for both part-time...