Hutchinson News

Grace Episcopal Church Call for Artists August 2024: Lenten Season Exhibition

Monday, August 5

By the Hutchinson Art Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson is inviting artists to create a piece that tells the story of Jesus’ last days and crucifixion to be displayed during the Lenten season in early 2025.

Hutchinson Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Bison, “Norman”

Saturday, August 3

By the Hutchinson Zoo HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved animals, the 18-year-old American Bison, “Norman.” A well-known resident in the community and the Zoo, the male bison was...

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Saturday, August 3

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David...

Kansas 2024 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent

Friday, August 2

By the USDA NASS - RFO Northern Plains Region MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service....

Bringing the Circus to Buhler for Buhler Frolic 2024

Friday, August 2

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Frolic Committee has begun planning this year's Buhler Frolic, with the circus theme "Under the Big Top". Last fall, the committee announced that the date for the Frolic was changed...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.A...

Register for 2024 Kansas Ag Growth Summit

Friday, August 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Join the Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan this month as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Wednesday, August...

Upcoming Election Deadlines and Dates

Thursday, August 1

Make your voice heard and vote in the State and Local Primary Elections Tuesday, Aug. 6! Election Deadlines and Dates: State and Local Primary ElectionsAug. 5: In-person advanced voting ends at noon.

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas

Thursday, August 1

Contest to Highlight Kansas Manufacturers By the Kansas Manufacturing Council / The Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC), an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the

Sens. Moran, Boozman & Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Restrict Bonuses to Senior Executives at VA

Thursday, August 1

Sen. Moran, Sen. Warner, Sen. Young, Rep. LaHood & Rep. Kildee Introduce Legislation to Increase Rural Housing Investment

Thursday, August 1

By the Office of the United States Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R.-Ind) and U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Dan Kildee (MI-08) today introduced legislation to amend the...

July Total Tax Collections at 660.3 Million; 1.0% Below the Estimate

Thursday, August 1

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ended July 2024 with total tax collections at $660.3 million. That is $6.4 million, or 1.0%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 3.0% from...