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UPDATE: Water Line Break on E 17th Ave., Repairs Force Closure Until Feb. 27th

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the depth of the water line being repaired and the size of the excavation needed to make the repair, 17th Ave. between Apple Lane and 11th Ave. will remain closed until February 27th so road repairs can be made.###Original...

Buhler USD 313 BOE Extends Building Principal, Superintendent Contracts; Vocal Music Teacher Greg Bontrager Submits Resignation

Tuesday, February 14

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER, Kan.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Announces Layoffs

Tuesday, February 14

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. –...

Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Commissioner Selection Announced

Monday, February 13

WINFIELD, Kan. - The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) is pleased to introduce Mike Saddler as the next Commissioner of the Jayhawk Conference effective July 1, 2023. Saddler is set to succeed current KJCCC Commissioner, Carl Heinrich, who announced his retirement at the...

Hutchinson City Hall to Close Early on Wednesday, Feb. 15 for Safety Training

Monday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson City Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, so that staff can participate in an active shooter drill in cooperation with Hutchinson Police Department. Employees, who previously attended classroom training to prepare, will engage in...

K-State Women Stumble Against (16/13) Oklahoma

Monday, February 13

By KStateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State looked to collect its third win over a ranked opponent this season, but (16/13) Oklahoma held by the Wildcats with a 85-68 win at Bramlage Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.K-State (14-11, 3-9 Big 12) saw four players reach double...

KU Women Win in Lubbock to Complete Season Sweep of Texas Tech

Monday, February 13

By KUAthletics.com LUBBOCK, Texas – Kansas got a combined 62 points from the senior trio of Zakiyah Franklin, Taiyanna Jackson and Holly Kersgieter as the Jayhawks defeated Texas Tech 78-67 on Saturday afternoon at United Supermarkets Arena.The win completes a season sweep by...

Insight: The Rhythm of Calving

Monday, February 13

By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher Calving season started on our farm last week with the arrival of three babies. For roughly two months our cows and their newborn babies will be the center of all our attention. This season has...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6-10

Monday, February 13

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Live in Kansas and the Midwest for very long, and it becomes commonplace to expect a wide variety of spring and summer weather. Tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and...

Shockers Rally for Double-Overtime Win Over SMU

Monday, February 13

By Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State rallied from a six-point deficit in the final 72 seconds of regulation for a 91-89, double-overtime win over SMU.A trio of Shockers topped the 20-point mark, led by

Suspect Arrested After Shots Were Fired at Hutchinson Residence on Friday

Sunday, February 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One man is in custody after an early Friday morning incident where shots were fired into a southeast Hutchinson residence.Hutchinson Police Investigations Commander Lt. Dustin Loepp said officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of East 4th just...

South Hutch Earns Second Bond Rating Upgrade in 11-Months

Friday, February 10

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Moody’s Investor Service announced it has upgraded the City of South Hutchinson’s bond rating for the second time in less than a year. It raised the City’s bond rating from A3 to A2 equaling the highest grade the City has...