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Rabies once again diagnosed in Reno County
RENO COUNTY—A veterinary service in Reno County is reporting another case of rabies. On Friday afternoon, Ninnescah Veterinary Service LLC, 13408 S. Mohawk Road, Hutchinson, shared on social media they had just diagnosed a positive case of rabies in a farm cat. A previous case in December resulted in...
Salt City has truly Grand Opening Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Racing is back on the historic half-mile oval in Hutchinson. Salt City Racing LLC opened its 2024 season Friday night at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. "We had a great night," said Phil Nightingale. "Hit my goal on race cars and we had over 2,500 in the stands!"
Arlington Hosts Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, Inviting People to Grow Green Spaces
In a leafy initiative fitting for Arbor Day, Arlington Parks and Recreation is giving people a reason to dig into their gardening gloves. This Friday, the city agency will host a tree giveaway event at TCC's Southeast Campus in Arlington, handing out saplings to city dwellers eager to add some green to their concrete jungle. Each household is eligible to receive one free tree on a 'first-come, first-served' basis starting at 11 AM.
Dirt racing returns to Hutchinson, more than 2500 fill the grandstands
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE) - Friday night was the grand opening of the Salt City Racetrack; it’s a new name for the old dirt track on the Hutchinson fairgrounds. The race was an event many were worried wouldn’t happen after the state fair board voted to demolish the track over a year ago. But thanks to the community banding together and creating the Save Our Track movement the track will live to see another year of racing.
🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Stafford County show
Hear this month's Focus on Stafford County show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell that aired April 25, 2024. The Focus on Stafford County program airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Duplicate Kansas plates resulting in toll violations in other states
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE) - Hutchinson resident, 95-year-old Raymond Miller has been fighting tickets issued to him that belong to someone else. Within the last few months, Miller received a few toll violations in the mail totaling close to 150 dollars from New Jersey, Texas, and Maryland. This is usually what...
Taylor Velasquez Wires the Field at Hutchinson; Becomes Fourth Different Winner of the 2024 Season
Hutchinson, Kansas 4/26/2024 (www.urssracing.com) - The United Rebel Sprint Series presented by RacinDirt.Com made its 10th appearance in series history to the infamous Kansas State Fairgrounds for the fourth race of the 2024 season. 12 Teams checked into the famous half-mile track Friday evening for Salt City Racing’s opening night.
Irwin named to 911 Coordinating Council
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kevin Irwin, Director of Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications, was named by Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council. The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council was created by the Kansas 911 Act (K.S.A 12-5362 et seq) and is tasked with monitoring the delivery of 911 services, developing strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system.
American Dutch Rabbit Club National Show comes to Kansas State Fairgrounds
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - Fans of Dutch rabbits, domestic hoppers with unique color patterns, could be in for a treat this weekend (April 26-28) at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The Rabbit Barn at the fairgrounds is this year’s site for the 2024 American Dutch Rabbit Club National Show, hosted by the Kansas Dutch Rabbit Club.
Performances atop Fox marquee on May 1
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre and the Hutchinson Community Foundation are hosting performances atop the Fox marquee on May 1. "We’re excited to be a part of Match Day this year, as it greatly helps build our endowed funds," shared Josh Davies, Executive Director of Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre. "Our aim is to cultivate a sense of community by featuring local musicians performing atop the marquee during the event."
New Kingman EMS Chief named
KINGMAN, Kan. — Matthias Brand has been selected as the new Chief of Kingman EMS and Rescue. He will start Monday, April 29. Brand said in a letter posted online, "With a background rooted in emergency medical services and a passion for serving communities, I am honored to take on this role and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community."
Histoplasmosis in Reno County
RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has seen a few Histoplasmosis cases this year already, so they wanted to send out information about the infection and how to prevent it. This is especially important due to the current season, where many individuals are landscaping and the...
Reno County hosts annual candlelight ceremony for crime victims
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The office of the Reno County District Attorney held an annual community candle lighting ceremony for National Crime Victims' Rights Week at the South Hutchinson Community Center on Thursday night. "My office is dedicated to making sure that justice is being done and that we...
Foster and Fitzgerald Win Gold at Hutchinson
The Liberal track team competed at Hutchinson on Friday. Here are team results and Liberal’s scorers. 4×400- 4th Edgar Alverado, M.J. Foster , Zayden Martinez, and Diego Pavia 3:28.24. Shot Put- Xavier Tafoya 6th 44-2 3200- Cesar Pavia 7th 10:12.46. Girls. 400- Bentley Fitzgerald 1st 59.44 and Paris...
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