Friday, December 5, 2025

Kansas Community News

KU School of Nursing partners with McPherson College to increase nursing graduates in central Kansas

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact:     Kay Hawes, M.S.                   Associate Director of News and Media Relations                   University of Kansas Medical Center        913-617-8698 [email protected] KU School of Nursing partners with McPherson College to increase nursing...

Lyon County Farm Bureau supports families with food and skills

Reuniting with family members after being apart should mean second chances, shared meals and hope for the future. For many parents leaving a recovery...

Fraud Alert: Scammers Using Fake KDOT Traffic Texts to Demand Payments

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely claim to be from KDOT...

Male tarantulas will be roaming about Kansas in September as they look for love

These misunderstood, wandering arachnids are often simply young males in search of love. Here's where you might see them in fall 2025. A hairy spider...

Veterinarian warns of grass awns

As temperatures soar during the “dog days of summer,” Dr. John Austin with Hutchinson Small Animal Hospital is reminding pet owners that heat isn’t...

Want a quick day trip this summer? Here’s some options within a few hours of Hutchinson

Summer is the time that many people decide to take some time off for a little rest and vacation, leaving where they live for...

How ‘spectacular views’ can be found in the 11 most scenic towns in Kansas

There is more to Kansas than sprawling fields of sunflowers and wheat, according to WorldAtlas. That website described the Sunflower State as a "natural gem that...

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon By Mary Leigh Meyer │ Texas A&M AgriLife June 30, 2025

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day. Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is...

Reduce mosquitoes by taking away their habitat

Areas of standing water will encourage the biting insect to multiply. For many, the onset of summer means outdoor picnics, walks and time at the...

Want to shoot off fireworks in Hutchinson and Reno County? Here’s what to know first

Fireworks are already on sale in some cases, and depending on where they live in Reno County, there are laws in place about when,...

Avoid food waste with practical storage solutions

As food insecurity grows and grocery prices climb, Oklahoma State University Extension encourages the public to reduce food waste. Household food waste represents between 30% to 40% of all...