CAPTION: From left: Reno County Commissioners Richard Winger, Ron Hirst, Don Bogner, Randy Parks and Ron Vincent CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Ainsley Trunkhill During Wednesday’s meeting, a request from Interfaith Housing & Community Services for economic support to continue their Brush Up Reno Operations came before
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School boys golf team placed third at the Salina Sacred Heart Invitational Tuesday at the par-70 Salina Municipal Golf Course. Hesston and Salina Sacred Heart both posted 319 team scores, with Hesston placing first. The Swathers placed four golfers
By John Mesh The Hutchinson High School girls swim team placed third in the Great Bend Invitational Tuesday. The meet took place at the Barton Community College Natatorium, about three miles from Great Bend. Buhler placed first with 391 points, followed by Great Bend with 385, Hutchinson 364
Trained volunteers will be out in select neighborhoods across Reno County collecting input from residents through a survey as part of the 2025 Community Health Assessment this Sunday and Monday, April 13th and 14th, 2025.
in a press released issued Wednesday, the survey is conducted every three years. The CHA is a collaborative effort to evaluate the overall health and well-being of Reno County residents.
“The results will help shape health programs and services provided by local health partners, including Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, the Reno County Health Department, Horizons Mental Health Center, and PrairieStar Health Center,” the release said. “These organizations, in collaboration with the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, rely on CHA data to identify pressing health needs and direct resources effectively.”
The data gathered also helps inform the community about the challenges residents face and the ongoing efforts to address them and improve overall well-being in Reno County.
This year’s assessment uses a rapid needs assessment model to collect household-level data. In total, 30 census blocks have been randomly selected, with seven households targeted in each block—yielding 210 total survey responses. Volunteer teams of two will visit assigned addresses to ask residents to complete a short survey and engage in a brief conversation about health in the spaces where they live, learn, work, and play.
Participating household will receive a $25 gift card to either Dillons or Amazon as a thank-you for their time and insights.
To view results from the 2022 Community Health Assessment, go to https://renocountycha-reno.hub.arcgis.com. To learn more about the ongoing health initiatives in Reno County, visit the Health Department’s website at https://www.renocountyks.gov/Health-Department.
Trained volunteers will be out in select neighborhoods across Reno County collecting input from residents through a survey as part of the 2025 Community Health Assessment this Sunday and Monday, April 13th and 14th, 2025. in a press released issued Wednesday, the survey is conducted every three
Reno County Appraiser Michael Plank addresses the Hutchinson Executive Association in a Tuesday morning meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting roo. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank “Ninety-nine percent of property taxes collected in Reno County stays local,” Reno County Appraiser Michael
By John Mesh The Hutchinson High School baseball team swept a doubleheader from Derby Tuesday at Derby, winning the first game 8-3 and the second game 7-2. The Salthawks scored one run in the second inning on a wild pitch. Derby’s Connor Burget tied the game at 1-1
Charlie Box shot a 2-under 70 in the final round of the Firekeeper Open on Tuesday to place in an individual tie for seventh and led the Blue Dragon men’s golf team to a fourth-place finish. (Steve Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information). Blue Dragon Sports Information Sophomore Charlie
By Kate Irelan The Facebook Group, GOSSIP Hutchinson KS, is a group page that administrators of the page say is intended to be a friendly local gossip group. The group has rules on what is allowed to be posted and what is not allowed. And, it
By Kate Irelan
When the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos and aquariums, like the Hutchinson Zoo, combine Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Ocean Day, the largest party for the planet is held to celebrate the world we live in. The Party for the Planet at the Hutchinson Zoo is April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and promises zoo learning stations, community education booths, zoo-keeper chats, an update on the new Ocelot Complex, and more. The event is free.
Sierra Wood, education coordinator at the Hutchinson Zoo, said, “Party for the Planet offers families unique opportunities to visit their local AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, celebrate the Earth’s biodiversity, and learn how they can take action to make a difference. Party for the Planet is a nationwide celebration organized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and zoos accredited by them.”
Wood said this is the third Party for the Planet she’s been involved in planning. She said they will have different zoo learning stations and booths from other community groups, including the Dillon Nature Center, Hutchinson Public Library, Strataca, and the Cosmosphere. The zoo will also host different zoo-keeper chats throughout the day.
Wood said that this is also a chance to give a construction update to zoo-goers about the new Ocelot Complex. Wood said, “The Ocelot Complex is near completion. We are currently recommended for ocelot breeding. To improve the welfare and care of the ocelots, the City of Hutchinson, in partnership with the AZA’s SAFE Ocelot program and the USFWS, is expanding both the indoor and outdoor spaces for our ocelots.”
The Hutchinson Zoo has two other activities for April. The last spring single-day camp is on April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register, visit their website through this link: http://hutchinsonzoo.org/155/Summer-Camps. On April 26, The Guardians of the Children’s “15th Annual Kids Day” event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To learn more about the Party for the Planet celebration, visit the AZA website: https://www.aza.org/partyfortheplanet. Earth Day is April 22, Endangered Species Day is May 16, and World Ocean Day is June 8.
By Kate Irelan When the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos and aquariums, like the Hutchinson Zoo, combine Earth Day, Endangered Species Day, and World Ocean Day, the largest party for the planet is held to celebrate the world we live in. The Party
CAPTION: CREDIT KANSAS STATE FAIR
The Kansas State Fair announced in a press release that country music star Josh Turner is scheduled to perform on September 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair. The opening band for Turner is Jason Scott & The High Heat. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11 on the website kansasstatefair.com.
Marla Parsons, Kansas State Fair Marketing Manager, said, “Anyone signed up for Kansas State Fair emails can get access to tickets with a presale code, starting 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.” Interested fairgoers can sign up for emails at kansasstatefair.com.
According to the press release, Josh Turner has sold six million albums and received multiple Platinum certifications which include hit songs, “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” Turner has been a recognized country music performer for two decades. His songs have been streamed 5.8 billion times and his 10th studio album is “This Country Music Thing Tour.”
Opening the show will be Jason Scott & The High Heat, an Oklahoma-based band with a sound described as a blend of rock, country, and folk. According to the band’s website, the band released a new album on March 28 titled “American Grin,” and have hits including “Me & the Bottle (Hungover You)” and “Quittin’ Time.”
Ticket Options:
Reserved seating in the Nex-Tech Grandstand is $35 and $45. There are several options for an upgraded Grandstand experience:
Kansas Star Casino Track Party Pit
The Track Party Pit area gives concertgoers the opportunity to be upfront, standing right in front of the stage. Each ticket is $75.
Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Standing
This ticket package includes access to the VIP Deck area, two beverage coupons, complimentary appetizers within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Standing ticket is $100.
Kansas Star Casino VIP Deck – Reserved Table
Reserve a table on the VIP Deck to watch the show from a private table that seats six. In addition to a reserved table for six, this package provides two beverage coupons per person, complimentary appetizers within the VIP Deck area prior to the show, and early entrance to the Grandstand. Each VIP Reserved Table is $800.
Each grandstand ticket includes a gate admission scan. Tickets will be valid on the date of the event only. Some exclusions apply. Visit KansasStateFair.com to learn more. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit kansasstatefair.com or call (620) 669-3618. The 2025 Kansas State Fair will be September 5 through September 14.
CAPTION: CREDIT KANSAS STATE FAIR The Kansas State Fair announced in a press release that country music star Josh Turner is scheduled to perform on September 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair. The opening band for Turner is
