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Hutchinson High School Senior Named National Merit Finalist

Saturday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson High School senior, Morgan Hixson, has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist for 2023, the only student to receive the honor in all of Reno County. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition that recognizes academic excellence in high... Read More.

Registration Open for Buhler USD 313’s Summer STEAM Camp

Friday, March 10

BUHLER, Kan. – Registration is underway for Buhler USD 313’s Summer STEAM Camp.Open to current Buhler students exiting 2nd through 7th grades, the camp will take place across two sessions, June 5-9 and June 12-16.Possible topics include bubble and pop, bakery science, rockets and... Read More.

Residential Street Maintenance Project Underway in Hutchinson

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Public Works has begun its residential street maintenance project with crack sealing in the area of Severance and Lorraine Streets from 14th to 17th Avenues.The project involves blowing out the cracks and filling them with tar prior to starting the... Read More.

Female Teen Killed in Harvey County Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, March 10

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One person is dead following a Friday afternoon accident in northern Harvey County.The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency personnel responded to the scene of a fatality traffic accident shortly after 1 p.m. Preliminary information shows a car traveling... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero: Angela Doerksen

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Angela Doerksen is a sixth-grade teacher at Faris Elementary School in the Hutchinson USD 308 District.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors... Read More.

The Next TEFAP Commodity Distribution is Sunday, March 26

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The next TEFAP commodity distribution is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th. This program is for low-income people of all ages (please note the income guidelines on the flyer).TEFAP commodities... Read More.

More Reno County Road Changes Coming with K-14 Realignment Project

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nickerson Road from West 95th Avenue to West 108th Avenue (Rice/Reno county line) is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 as part of ongoing work on the K-14 realignment project.At Nickerson Road, ramps leading to the new K-14 alignment... Read More.

Food Price Forecast for 2023: 8% Inflation Likely

Friday, March 10

UNDATED (HPM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices won’t rise as sharply in 2023 but still could climb 8% over last year’s rates. Harvest Public Media reports the higher prices are affecting grocers as well as consumers.Robert Kimball owns Wohlner’s Neighborhood... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested Following Chase for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Opiates

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson man was taken into custody on Wednesday for possessing stolen property and opiates.Reno County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a stolen tag on a vehicle traveling East on 4th St around K14 shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday,... Read More.

Closed portion of 56th Avenue Near Hutchinson is Reopening

Thursday, March 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A section of 56th Avenue northwest of Hutchinson is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 after being closed since October 2021 to allow for construction of the K-14 realignment.That portion of 56th Avenue extends from the existing junction with... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Offers Resource Guide to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Thursday, March 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Due to the recent layoffs in 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.As always, job seekers are encouraged to... Read More.

Legislature Sends Transgender Sports Ban to Gov. Laura Kelly

Thursday, March 9

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Sen. Renee Erickson fought back against what she viewed as offensive criticism for avidly supporting legislation banning transgender athletes from school-sponsored sports teams for girls and women.Erickson, a Wichita Republican, said during Senate floor debate Kansas should... Read More.