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Tuesday Morning Fire at 728 E. Avenue C in Hutchinson

Tuesday, September 10

By Jeremy Unruh, City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East C Avenue early this morning for a report of a detached garage on fire....

Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition to Host Reflection Walk Saturday, Sept. 14

Monday, September 9

By the Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In light of Suicide Prevention Month, the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a Reflection Walk on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am until Noon at the Dillon...

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Nominees; Aves Competes for Teacher of the Year

Monday, September 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week, USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools announced the nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program. This year’s nominees are Sammy Crawford and Roylin Page.The...

New Café Opens on McPherson College Campus

Monday, September 9

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new space to socialize and collaborate with classmates, faculty, and staff opens its doors in a repurposed building on campus this week. The Boiler House is a new café in the middle...

Join Ad Astra Live Broadcast with Hyatt Life Sciences from 1 to 3 PM Today in Hutchinson

Monday, September 9

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio, Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite E.Learn more...

Crash South of Hutchinson Sunday Morning Results in Four Injuries

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Four People were injured in a Sunday morning crash at K-14 and Trail West Road south of South Hutchinson.The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a vehicle driven by Arundhatrick Induri of...

Fatal Accident Saturday Night Involving Woman Walking Along I-135 in Newton

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A Newton woman was struck and killed Saturday night while she was walking along I-135 in Newton.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Aubrie-Li Lakey, 22, was walking north in the southbound lanes...

KHP Weekend Crime Report on the Kansas State Fairgrounds

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The major issue for the Kansas Highway Patrol on the Kansas State Fairgrounds over the weekend came Friday night when a man brandished a gun near the 1861 Club. The man in question...

Felony Flee and Elude Arrests Lead to Vehicle Pursuit Saturday Afternoon

Sunday, September 8

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On September 7th, 2024, at 4:39 P.M., Hutchinson Police Department was dispatched to Dunham’s Sports, 1500 East 11th Ave, in reference to a theft. The suspects left the area in a U-Haul box truck.Shortly after being...

The 2024 Kansas State Fair is Underway

Friday, September 6

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During opening ceremonies Friday morning at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, State Fair Ambassador Richard Shank paraphrased a quote made 100 years ago by legendary Kansas publisher William Allen White, “Things start in Kansas that finish in History,” by...

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40...

Friday Afternoon Hampton Inn Fire in Hutchinson

Friday, September 6

By City of Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/6/2024 at 12:17 p.m. the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a commercial building fire at the Hampton Inn, 1401 1⁄2 E. 11th Avenue.