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McPherson Police Department Receives FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award

Monday, March 27

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Police Department's command staff has been recognized for completing all three components of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Agency Trilogy.Chief Mikel Golden, Assistant Chief Todd Martens, and Captains Mark Brinck, Kevin McKean and Jason Cummins have each... Read More.

Update: Hutchinson Woman Struck By Motor Vehicle has Died

Monday, March 27

UPDATE - A Hutchinson woman struck last Thursday evening by a motor vehicle has died. Hutchinson Police have identified the woman as 29-year-old Nikia Thomas. She passed away after being transported to St. Francies Via Christi hospital in Wichita.The vehicle that struck Thomas was... Read More.

Lyons High School Students Exchange Cultural Experience with Students from Spain

Monday, March 27

LYONS, Kan. – Approximately two dozen Lyons High School students and sponsors traveled to Spain during Spring Break where they stayed with host families. Students participated in school activities with their peers at the host school and toured historical and cultural sites.This past week,... Read More.

Middle School Teachers Present to USD 308 BOE

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023). March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans and current... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Center to Feature Retrospective on the Art and Life of Jeanette Mull

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Art Center is set to host a retrospective on the art and life of Jeanette Mull.The longtime Hutchinson artist has honed her craft over the years by studying under accomplished artists, attending a multitude of art classes and workshops,... Read More.

Hutch/Reno County Chamber’s Hiring Event Continues this Week

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the recent layoffs 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.Job seekers are encouraged to register with Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are looking for a compromise on how much to cut taxes. The Republican-led House will vote on a bill this week that’s closer to what Democratic Governor Laura Kelly wants than to the package of tax-cut measures passed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College to Host Annual Career Connections Job Fair

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A... Read More.

13 Participants Receive Growing Rural Businesses Certificate

Friday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (StartUp Hutch) - Thirteen entrepreneurs from Reno County have successfully graduated from the "Growing Rural Businesses" program, an intensive eight-week series of workshops. The program was made possible through a partnership between StartUp Hutch, WSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship, and NetWork Kansas. “We strive... Read More.

Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

Friday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million of special needs funding to the bill. But lawmakers voted down the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Notes: Council Approves APRA Funds for Childcare Projects

Friday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City County Tuesday approved a contract with United Way of Reno County in connection with the nearly $1.8 million of ARPA funds the city committed last year for childcare projects. This will be combined with the $4.5 million being... Read More.

WNIT: Jackson and Prater Post Double-Doubles in Super 16 Win Over Nebraska

Friday, March 24

By The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Taiyanna Jackson registered her 20th double-double of the season Thursday night to lift the Kansas Jayhawks to a 64-55 win over Nebraska at Allen Fieldhouse in the Super 16 round of the WNIT.Jackson was a menace... Read More.