Hutchinson News

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent... Read More.

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (December 17, 2025) - MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING STATE v. WENDELL PAYTON RENO COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CASE NUMBER 25 CR 89 In the early morning hours of 02/01/2025, Hutchinson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1014 East 3rd Avenue in the city of... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy Available at Holiday Pop-Up Event

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Holiday Taffy Drive-Thru is being hosted by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise and Information Booth, which sits next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain, has been turned into a festive... Read More.

One Dead After UPS Truck, Train Collided Near Burrton

Tuesday, December 16

BURRTON, Kan. (Dec. 16, 2025) — One person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon involving a BNSF train and a UPS delivery truck west of Burrton. The accident occurred just after 3 PM at Blanchard and Woodberry Roads, on the Reno-Harvey county line.... Read More.

Santa Hat from Christmas Space History Now on Display at the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with an out-of-this-world artifact: a Santa hat that flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission in December 1999.STS-103 holds a unique place in spaceflight history as the only one... Read More.

Eight Displaced in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON. Kan. -(December 16, 2025) - At 0314 hours, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East 3rd Avenue for a report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a 2.5-story, balloon-frame, multi-family residence with fire and smoke showing from... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, December 15

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $535,000 has been awarded to 12 businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. The grant awards were matched with more than... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Seeking Community Members to Serve on Board of Directors

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan.- (December 15, 2025)- Beyond Barriers, a cross-disability independent living organization, is recruiting new members for its Board of Directors. Community members with experience or interest in fund development, finance, marketing, or disability services are encouraged to apply.Beyond Barriers is guided by the... Read More.

Trace Adkins: 30th Anniversary Tour Coming to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Trace Adkins is bringing his 30th Anniversary Tour to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the opening night of the 2026 Fair! As Trace nears the 30th... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Provides Update on Early Morning Fire

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 3:30 am, the Hutchinson Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire at 56th street and Old K-61 in Hutchinson. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from a structure that appeared to have been burning... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

Ex-USD 309 Substitute Placed on Probation for Sexual Assault Charge

Friday, December 12

A former substitute teacher in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 has been placed on least 24 months probation on charges involving sexual contact with a student earlier this year.Whitney Shull, who was sentenced in Reno County District Court Thursday was given an underlying jail sentence... Read More.