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Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Terry and Dee Bisbee Commit Gift to Support HutchCC Students and Programs

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association is honored to announce a $100,000 gift from longtime supporters Terry and Dee Bisbee, creating a new scholarship opportunity for students and providing critical support for key college programs. Through their generosity, the Bisbees have endowed... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department will conduct its annual mitigation burns on Wednesdays and Thursdays from January 21 through February 19, between 1100 and 1700 hours, weather permitting. These planned burns are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire risk and... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Offers Ice House Program to Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  – Aspiring entrepreneurs can gain valuable skills and insights through the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, an eight-week in-person course hosted by StartUp Hutch and Network Kansas. Running weekly from January 29 to March 26, this program is designed for low-income individuals looking... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes New Downtown Revitalization Manager

HUTCHINSON, Kan – (January 9, 2026)- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that Scott Cooley has joined the City as its new Downtown Revitalization Manager, effective January 5. The Downtown Revitalization Manager position was created to provide focused leadership for the City’s downtown... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.