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Reno County Health Department to Host Car Seat Days

Sunday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department is hosting Car Seat Day events on Feb. 24th and March 24th. Have your car seat inspected by local technicians and receive education and resources.Both days, held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at 209 W. 2nd...

Main Entrance to Reno County Courthouse to be Closed on Monday, Feb. 20th

Sunday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The main entrance to the Reno County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20th. To access the courthouse, use the entrance at the Law Enforcement Center.The entrance will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st.

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Crawford County Homicide

Sunday, February 19

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. —Travis Conness has been located and is no longer at large. Conness has been arrested and will be charged with suspicion of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and felony murder. Conness was arrested without incident and booked into the Crawford County Jail.The...

Kansas House Committee Okays Fentanyl Test Strips

Sunday, February 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - A Kansas House committee has advanced a plan to legalize fentanyl test strips. The proposal is wrapped into a bill that would also create a state board to look for ways to prevent drug overdose deaths. The test strips can...

State Ag Officials Push for On-time Farm Bill to Fund Slew of Programs

Sunday, February 19

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Indy Filmmaker Donates Portion of Movie Profits to McPherson Animal Shelter

Sunday, February 19

Bozeman, MT. – Award-winning, independent feature film,

Commanders Hire Eric Bieniemy as Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Sunday, February 19

By Washington Commanders Public Relations LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA. (commanders.com) – The Washington Commanders today announced Eric Bieniemy as the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator.Bieniemy enters his 25th NFL season and first with Washington after serving as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive...

Scholarship Opportunities Available for High School Seniors through Hutchinson Community Foundation

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Qualifying high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered annually at Hutchinson Community Foundation.The deadline to apply for the Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship, the Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students, the Hutchinson News Future Journalist...

Local Food Documentary to Premiere March 3rd in Hutchinson

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The premiere of a local food documentary, On the Table, will happen on Friday, March 3rd at 6 p.m. at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. Engage in a dynamic experience about what it takes to put food on the table, and learn...

Tickets on Sale for Blues Traveler, The Hooten Hallers April 25th at the Fox

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets for Blues Traveler are on sale now at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. One night only, Tuesday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m.Blues Traveler has released a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one...

K-State Releases Reports from 2022 Kansas Crop Performance Tests

Friday, February 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSRE.K-State.edu) – Each year, Kansas State University tests the performance of the major crops grown in the state to provide unbiased, agronomic information to producers, extensional workers and seed industry personnel.In 2022, Mother Nature...