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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is inviting community members to contribute self-portraits to a community mural project running throughout the summer. Library patrons can pick up drawing prompt sheets and create self-portraits in traditional or unconventional styles to add to an evolving art wall. Completed artwork should be brought

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center is showcasing work from five local artists this week. Featured artists included Darci Barker, Karen Holliday, Aiden Vesper, Kathie Moore and Larry Bolton, who created pieces during the weekly figure drawing session. The center also announced this is the final week to view "

HAVEN, Kan. — Haven High School senior Matthew Mulligan has been awarded $4,000 from the Family Readiness Group Scholarship Fund administered by the 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery. The scholarship was presented through the Hutchinson Community Foundation as part of the military unit's support for local students. Mulligan

DODGE CITY, Kan. — The West All-Stars dominated the East All-Stars 26-8 Saturday night in the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth at Memorial Stadium, extending their series lead in the annual high school all-star game. Josh Burdick, a Cheney native and Emporia State University signee, earned Most Valuable Player

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ground beef prices soared to a record $5.98 per pound in May, marking a 16% increase from the previous year as the nation's cattle inventory dropped to its smallest level since 1951, according to federal data released this week. The surge reflects a

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas maintained its 3.8% unemployment rate in May, holding steady from the previous month as the state added jobs in manufacturing while shedding positions in professional services, according to data released Friday by state labor officials. The jobless rate remained unchanged from April but ticked up

By Drew Ricketts K-State Research and Extension

June 20, 2025

City staff proposed a 2-mill property tax increase during a June 17 budget study session, citing rising operational costs and near-full staffing levels as key factors driving the need for additional revenue. The proposal represents the first step in the city's 2026 budget planning process, with no final

Reno County Daily Jail Log - June 18, 2025 10:17 PM - EVERETTE W. HARDY, African American male, age 34, 815 N Adams St, Apt 2 - Public Intoxication 10:17 PM - Nicholas Scott Westerman, white male, age 43, 1411 E 6th Ave - Conspiracy to Commit Theft;

Hutchinson Obituaries Summervill, John Charles Schroeder, Roger Dean Lyddane, Mariah D. Horne, Delmar Corbet Heath, Danny Lee Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

📋 Hutchinson Events List June 20 - June 24, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Friday, June 20, 2025 8:00 AM Garage Sale COMMUNITY FREE 📍 5 Hillcrest Dr, Hutchinson 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (continues Saturday) • Lots of great stuff available 9:00 AM BINGO COMMUNITY FREE 📍 American Legion (730 West 4th) Weekly

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Hutchinson electrical contracting company that donates full home rewiring services to families in need has been recognized with the local chamber of commerce's monthly small business award. Service Plus Electrical Solutions received the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce June Small Business Award for

By Dale Grosbach

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant to support repairs at Turon's historic Community Building and will host a data storytelling workshop for nonprofit leaders next month. The Fund for Reno County provided the grant through its Strong Organizations program as part of

DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, scheduled for Saturday at Memorial Stadium with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The annual East vs. West all-star football game will air live across five Eagle Media markets, with Hutchinson'

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Multiple road closures across Reno County are impacting travel as officials conduct infrastructure projects and address weather-related issues. The Reno County Public Works Department announced several closures affecting different areas of the county, with projects ranging from routine maintenance to bridge replacement. Construction Projects Trail West Road between

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools are using the summer break to complete major maintenance projects and continue serving thousands of free meals to local children. USD 308 is conducting deep cleaning of all classrooms and tackling significant maintenance work across the district while students are away, according to Director of

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas announced Wednesday the advancement of several legislative priorities, including firearms deregulation, commercial driver requirements, and opposition to medical procedures for transgender youth. Firearms Legislation Included in Trump Bill Marshall applauded the inclusion of his Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty Hilst, a beloved mathematics teacher and longtime sports broadcaster who became a cornerstone of the Hutchinson community over five decades, died after battling ALS. He was 82. Hilst, who taught at Hutchinson High School for 53 years while simultaneously building a distinguished broadcasting career, was known for

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College golfer Charlie Box has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award, recognizing his standout season that culminated with an NJCAA individual national championship. The Golf Coaches Association of America and FlightScope present the annual award to

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas health officials reported new measles cases this week, bringing the state's total to 79 confirmed cases across 11 counties in the southwest region as part of an outbreak that may be linked to larger regional outbreaks. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its

WASHINGTON — FreshRealm has recalled ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold nationwide at Walmart and Kroger stores after federal health officials linked the products to a deadly listeria outbreak that has sickened 17 people across 13 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced