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Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

Monday, March 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council.Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at... Read More.

American Legion Benefit brings Pink Flamingo Flocks to Lawns of Rice County Residents

Monday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. – The flock is coming. Large flocks of pink flamingos will soon be landing on the lawns of unsuspecting residents in Rice County.A benefit hosted by American Legion Post 128 in Sterling; your yard could be in their flight path. Support the... Read More.

Team Registration Open for McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, March 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. - What should you expect at the Chamber Classic “Putt’n on the Ritz” Golf Tournament? It may sound pretty snazzy, but this dazzling day of easy-going, unconventional golf is not a tuxedo event. You won’t need mulligans, or upscale equipment as your team navigates around the... Read More.

Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy-nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE will play at the Kansas State Fair, Friday, Sept. 8.This dynamic rock group has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album and Sales Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world.... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports

Saturday, March 18

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly for the third straight year has vetoed model legislation that would ban transgender girls from playing school sports with cisgender girls.The Democratic governor said Friday the annual attack on transgender students sends “a signal... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Announces Hiring Event

Saturday, March 18

Hutchinson, Kan. – Due to requests from members who are interested in reaching out to the recently laid off workers in our community, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new hiring event opportunity. The Chamber has made two conference... Read More.

Spring into action: Give blood with the Red Cross

Friday, March 17

KANSAS — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross... Read More.

Laugh Your Way to the Finish Line at Strataca’s Fools Day 5K

Friday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Laugh your way to the finish line at Strataca's first Fools Day 5K. This is a unique 5K cross country style run is 650' below the earth’s surface in an active salt mine. This race will be run in heats due... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo’s March Volunteer Open House is Saturday

Friday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - There's still time to sign up for the March Volunteer Open House. To sign up and for more information: https://bit.ly/VolunteerHZ. The Hutchinson Zoo relies on community volunteers to help with daily operations. With a busy summer season... Read More.

Hutchinson Road Closure at 11th & Adams

Friday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Beginning Friday, March 17, Vogts Parga will be partially closing the intersection of 11th and Adams.The intersection will remain open for eastbound traffic. All other affected traffic will be detoured.This intersection is expected to reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March... Read More.

Kansas Aviation Information Available on KDOT Website

Thursday, March 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – A new website created by the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, in collaboration with industry experts, provides a close-up look at all 140 public-use airports across the state and their impact on the communities they serve. Online dashboards provide... Read More.

New Commissioners Elected to Kansas Commodity Commissions

Thursday, March 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced the result of the elections held for the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers and wheat — in districts four, five, and six in the central region of the... Read More.