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Donations being taken to benefit fire victims
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Donations are being taken for a family devastated by a fire earlier this month. On June 23, James and Natalie Bratcher's home was substantially damaged and all contents and belongings in the home were lost in a fire north of Hutchinson. James and Natalie have two...
⚾ WATCH LIVE! Hutch Monarchs host Dirtbags on Cancer Awareness night
HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The defending NBC World Series champion Hutchinson Monarchs will host the Wichita Dirtbags at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park Monday night with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. Cancer Awareness ceremonies will start at 6:40pm. The Monarchs are slated for 20 home games with all 20...
City to resume enforcement of storm debris code July 15
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City will resume code enforcement for storm debris violations starting on July 15. Property owners must clear any remaining storm debris to comply with the Municipal code, ensuring public safety and community cleanliness. Non-compliance may result in violation. For more information, contact the Building and...
KU Law Professor makes latest textbook edition available online
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor at KU Law, has made the latest edition of his trade law textbook available to the world on the Internet. The brand new, 6th edition of International Trade Law: A Comprehensive E-Textbook has just been published by the University of Kansas, School of Law, Wheat Law Library.
Be prepared, help your fireworks-fearing dog
Dr. Jonathan Austin, DVM of the Hutchinson Small Animal Clinic, says that if your dog is frightened of fireworks, “Be prepared like the Boy Scout motto says. This time of year can be hard on pets but there are things you can do to prepare.”. According to a 2019...
Hutchinson's skies about to light up
Hutchinson’s skies will be lighting up next week as fireworks will be fired as part of the annual July 4 celebration that will sweep the nation. City Attorney Paul Brown said Hutchinson’s residents are allowed to shoot fireworks on private property 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily from Sunday, June 30 for five days through Thursday, July 4.
Senator Moran visits Hutchinson to make federal grant
Senator Jerry Moran, in a Thursday morning visit to Hutchinson, announced a $408,000 federal grant to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office for technology upgrades in the department. Moran told of his work on a senate committee, which funds the U.S. Justice Department, and how he worked with New Hampshire’s...
Rotary to meet Monday at noon
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Rotary Club of Hutchinson will hold its next meeting Monday, July 1 at noon at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hutchinson Community College. The public is invited to attend. The July 1 speaker will be Adam Schneider with Salt City Aviation...
StartUp Hutch welcomes new member, streamlines operations
Welcome to the team, Mario Hawkins, the newest member at StartUp Hutch in Hutchinson, Kansas! As expressed by Executive Director, Jackson Swearer, Mario will assist in managing the company’s expansive planning needs. With Mario’s diverse skill set and extensive background in business management, there is great anticipation for him...
United Way of Reno County commits $850,000 to local nonprofits
RENO COUNTY — United Way of Reno County is investing $850,000 in 21 local nonprofits for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes $306,000 for Education programs, $224,000 for Health Programs, and $320,000 for Income Stability Programs. These funds will support 33 different programs tackling important issues in Health, Education, Income Stability, and Disaster Recovery in our community.
Kansas judge considers injunction on rule criminalizing private sale of guns for profit
A U.S. District Court judge in Wichita will decide whether private gun sales must be processed through a federally licensed firearm dealer if it’s “predominantly to earn a profit.” Gun rights advocates say that puts run-of-the-mill hobbyists at risk of felonies. The dispute comes from 2022 Safer Communities Act, which redefined a gun dealer...
Which Kansas politicians will get to spike the ball if the Chiefs cross state lines?
In a one-day special session, Kansas lawmakers achieved its long-debated goal of passing taxes after failing to overcome a veto three times, as well as its more recent goal of creating an incentive package to attract the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals across state lines. If a deal is struck,...
Lawmaker and Topeka woman who fought for Good Samaritan Law in Kansas proud to see it finally take effect
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Until Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 419 in May, Kansas was one of two states without Good Samaritan Laws, which overlook drug possession charges for those who call for help during life-threatening situations. This changes starting July 1, thanks to the efforts of various lawmakers...
Kansas voters, party leaders react to first presidential debate
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Democratic party is speaking out after the first presidential debate ahead of the general election. Thursday, June 27, President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate of 2024. According to the Associated Press, the debate “was defined by personal attacks after U.S. President Joe […]
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