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Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosting meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, creating a spectacular display of meteors or “shooting stars” in the night sky.
City Beverage presents check to Food Bank of Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Beverage presented the Food Bank of Reno County with a check on Wednesday. Vice President of City Beverage, Chris Welsh, along with other representatives from City Beverage presented a check for $4,450.00. "It means a lot to be able to give back to the community,"...
Paxton: Please fill out housing survey
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City of Hutchinson Housing Program Coordinator Carissa Paxton spoke to the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday about the survey that is out for anyone in the county to take. "What I am asking for is participation in the Reno County Housing Survey," Paxton said. "Reno...
Feedback at community meetings is against zoning
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Administrator Randy Partington attended the meetings in Arlington and Pretty Prairie this week where the idea of zoning the parts of Reno County that are currently unzoned was the topic. First, county staff explained what zoning does. "Mark Vonachen did a quick overview, high...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/23)
BOOKED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Ashley Digennaro on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving with Expired License and No Insurance, bond set at $500 C/S or 18-hour OR. BOOKED: Charles Buck on Barton County District Court warrant for Contempt of Court, no...
Stafford library receives another round of funding with Heritage grant
Every community has its center - that place where everything seems to happen. In Great Bend, it's the Barton County Courthouse and Jack Kilby Square. In Stafford, it's the Nora E. Larabee Memorial Library. The library recently received a second Heritage Trust Fund grant from the Kansas Historical Society. Library Board Member Shelly Brensing said the grants have been invaluable in preserving the facility.
Barton ranked #2 in the nation for best athletic department
Mark it seven straight years that Barton Community College has finished as one of the top three most successful athletic programs in the country. The National Alliance of Two Year College Athletics Administrators (NATYCAA) judges all community colleges across the country on how their teams finish at national competitions. Barton Athletic Director Trevor Rolfs said the Cougars athletic department finished second in the nation for the 2023-2024 school year.
Search continues for suspect in deadly Kan. BBQ gunfight
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police have not reported an arrest and continue asking the public for help to find a Kansas man accused in a deadly gunfight on Father's Day. On Tuesday, Wichita Police reported no new update on missing 33-year-old Eric Gonzalez-Gutierrez, who is wanted for violating his pre-trial restrictions. On June 21, he cut his ankle monitor, according to Wichita Police.
Talk20 Hutch coming up Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The July edition of Talk20 Hutch is coming up July 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hutchinson Public Library. The ten presenters each have local ties and are talking about issues relevant to the community. "We have Dakotah Sanders, Andrew Davidson, Taryn Borders...
Goss sees two rate cuts coming
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss believes the Federal Reserve can't wait much longer to reduce rates. "We asked the bankers this time about interest rate cuts," Goss said. "On average, about over half recommended, advocated for two rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. And I think we probably will see at least two rate cuts in 2024, the first one coming on September the 18th."
Four Cougars earn national scholar of the year awards
Four student-athletes from Barton Community College received Academic Scholars of the Year by their respective sport organizations for the 2023-24 academic year. Nicolas Galanis, Head Coach Rafael Simmons, and Lucas Constante at the 2023 USC ConventionLucas Constante of the men's soccer team was recognized this past January in Anaheim, California, by the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Junior College National Scholar Player of the Year with teammate Nicolas Galanis earning 2nd team national recognition.
Jordan to speak Wednesday as CHIP series continues
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — David Jordan will be the speaker in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) speaker series on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wool Market & DIY School, 420 N Main St, Hutchinson. Jordan, President and CEO of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund,...
Freshly field grown flowers make way in Salt City
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone picked up a fresh locally grown bouquet this spring or summer, there's a chance it came from Salt City Blooms. Owner Jessica Rayl who's had a love for growing flowers for awhile now, said she discovered the idea for her business on Facebook. "I...
Wichita server turning homophobic slur into powerful anti-bullying message
Wichita server turning homophobic slur left in place of tip into powerful anti-bullying message. It's no secret restaurant workers rely on tips for almost all of their income. However, one customer in Wichita recently did something even worse than writing zero on the tip line, and now that server is trying to turn something so hurtful into a powerful message.
Large Kamala Harris portrait can be seen in Lawrence
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A Kansas man is sending a political message across the country with some agriculture-inspired art. Stan Herd creates Earthwork. He put together a large portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris as she now runs for the presidency. “It’s just exciting to be involved and traveling around the country,” Herd said. “Hoping that […]
Brittany Mahomes reveals pregnancy struggles as she battles ‘sickness, exhaustion, and skin losing its mind’
BRITTANY Mahomes has shared the battle she's been dealing with during her third pregnancy. The 27-year-old and her Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback husband Patrick Mahomes revealed last week that they are expecting a baby girl. On Tuesday, Brittany posted a picture of herself on her Instagram story. The Sports...
Family-owned grocery store brings essentials to tiny NW Kansas town
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A town of about 250 people in Gove County welcomed a big-time addition to its small business community. A new store saves people in and near the northwest county town of Grinnell from piling miles on their vehicles just to get the essentials. “Out here, your...
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