dnn Three Hospitalized After Intersection Collision in Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Three people were hospitalized Monday morning after a T-bone collision at a Reno County intersection, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection of Buhler Road and U.S. Highway 50, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Jananna Lawson, 62, of
hutch KCAC releases preseason coaches' and media polls WICHITA, Kan. — Friends University and Evangel University were tabbed as preseason favorites in their respective divisions as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released its 2025 football preseason coaches’ and media polls Monday. In the Franklin “Gene” Bissell Division, Friends topped both polls. The Falcons earned 25 points and five first-
dnn Hutchinson Community College to Host Fan Event Thursday HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Hutchinson Community College will host its annual Blue Dragon FanFest on Thursday at Gowans Stadium. The free public event begins at 7 p.m. and will showcase student-athletes from the college's football, volleyball, soccer and spirit squad programs. Attendees will have opportunities to meet
dnn Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Adds Emergency Physicians, Honors ICU Nurse HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has welcomed three new emergency department physicians and recognized an intensive care unit nurse with a prestigious nursing award. The hospital announced the addition of Dr. Christopher Secilowski, Dr. Ashley "Jodi" Ireland and Dr. Caitlin Olson to its emergency department staff. The
dnn Hutchinson Block Party to Feature Live Music, Food Trucks Aug. 16 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community block party featuring live music and local food vendors will take place Aug. 16 in downtown Hutchinson as part of a fundraising effort for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Creative Connections Block Party, organized by TECH Inc., will run from 4-10 p.m.
dnn Hutchinson Zoo Launches Fall Day Camps, Expands Educational Programming HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is extending its educational mission into the fall season with themed day camps designed to provide hands-on wildlife learning experiences for children as summer activities wind down. The zoo's 2025 fall day camp schedule includes three specialized programs: Weird Wildlife on Oct.
dnn Why congressional redistricting is blowing up across the US this summer By: Shauneen Miranda and Jacob Fischler - Stateline
dnn Kansas Rep. Davids Highlights Performance in Congressional Softball Game WASHINGTON — Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids took to social media Saturday to showcase her performance in the 17th annual Congressional Women's softball game, which raised more than $650,000 for breast cancer support. The July 16 game at Audi Field pitted members of Congress against the Bad News Babes
dnn Teen Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Crash in Saline County SALINA, Kan. — A 19-year-old man was hospitalized Sunday evening following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Burma Road and Crawford Street in Saline County. Colton D. Bettenbrock of Brookville was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after the 5:30 p.m. crash, according to
hutch Train Derailment Closes Halstead Avenue in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A train derailment Sunday morning closed a major east-side street in Hutchinson with no immediate timeline for reopening, police said. Three empty railcars derailed and are blocking Halstead Avenue between 4th and 11th avenues, according to Hutchinson Police Department. No injuries were reported in the incident. Police
dnn Hutchinson School District Implements Strict Cell Phone Policy for 2025-26 School Year HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education has adopted a comprehensive policy restricting student use of cell phones, headphones and earbuds during school hours for the 2025-26 academic year. The policy varies by grade level, with the most restrictive measures applying to younger students. Elementary school students in
dnn Fight for Hope dinner a success HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County raised $2,833 at its annual Fight for Hope dinner in Hutchinson on Thursday. The fundraising event featured live music, a silent auction, building tours and a meal from Salt City Brewery. Guest speaker Benjamin Anderson shared Matthew 25:40: "Truly
dnn Hutchinson CC Partners with Barton to Expand Respiratory Care Training HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has signed a partnership agreement with Barton Community College to expand access to respiratory care education in central Kansas, addressing a growing workforce shortage in the healthcare field. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a pathway for Barton students to complete general
dnn Kansas SAR Chapters Unite to Dedicate Heritage Oak Local patriotic organizations collaborate on Liberty Tree Project to honor American Revolution heritage
dnn Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies at 97 LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — James A. "Jim" Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission and helped turn near-disaster into what the space agency called a "successful failure," died Aug. 7 at his home in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97.
hutch Hutchinson Obituaries Hutchinson Obituaries Magby, Barbara Joan Livingston, Richard "Wayne" Burnside, Michael Ray Eisenbarth, Randy D. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
dnn McPherson Youth Fitness Program Announces Schedule Changes for Fall 2025 FYR Mac-Town Adapts Programming to Better Serve County's Young Athletes
dnn American Legion Post 140 to Host 'Boots and Bling' Mother-Daughter Event LINDSBORG, Kan. – American Legion Post 140 will host "Boots and Bling, It's A Classy Girl Thing," a special mother-daughter event on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the post located at 524 E State Street. The event is
tcj From the office of the 3rd District The following are recent news releases from Congresswoman Sharice Davids
dnn From the office of Dr. Marshall The following are recent news releases from Senator Roger Marshall.
dnn Topeka Events Calendar: From Theater to Zoo Adventures, Capital City Offers Diverse August Entertainment TOPEKA, Kan. — The capital city is hosting a variety of entertainment options this weekend and beyond, ranging from Shakespeare productions to family-friendly activities at local museums and outdoor venues. The Beacon will present "The Taming of the Shrew" from Thursday through Saturday, with showtimes at 7:30
dnn Historic Clark Doll Stands as Testament to Segregation's Impact on Children in Topeka TOPEKA, Kan. — A small plastic doll with dark skin sits behind glass at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, representing one of the most significant psychological studies in civil rights history. The Clark Doll, used by psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark during groundbreaking research in the 1940s,
