Hutchinson News

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on Woody Seat Project, Winter Storm Plans and Holiday Events

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WOODY SEAT ROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE Construction on the Woody Seat Phase 2 project continues to make strong progress. According to Construction Inspector Charles Hensley,... Read More.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Cosmosphere

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is hosting a New Year’s Eve Event on December 31st 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Ticket cost is $40, $75 for couples.Join us at the Cosmosphere December 31st to kick off the New Year with live music, beer, wine,... Read More.

Get Your Bling On With The Salvation Army and Westphal Jewelers

Thursday, December 4

HUTCHISON, Kan. - Westphal Jewelers and The Salvation Army are teaming up to challenge you to get your “Bling On”!Each year the cost of raising money continues to go up with needing to pay bell ringers to cover the hours when volunteers aren’t available.... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Thursday, December 4

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday lights.Customers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Thursday, December 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “The events that unfolded... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $19M to Improve Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, December 3

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Special Holiday Edition of Entrepreneurship Connections Featuring Local Business Leader Mark Buckley

Wednesday, December 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan., December 3, 2025 – StartUp Hutch is pleased to announce a special holiday edition of Entrepreneurship Connections, taking place on Tuesday, December 9, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. This month’s gathering will feature... Read More.

Patrol Reports Thanksgiving Holiday Activity

Tuesday, December 2

KHP personnel assisted 882 motorists over the holiday reporting periodThe Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025.The Kansas... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

State Weather Official Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Conditions, Travel

Tuesday, December 2

Conditions can change rapidly in the Sunflower State, Redmond says MANHATTAN, Kan. — The calendar says the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Chip Redmond is not so sure you ought to get locked in on just that date.“Winter conditions in Kansas can change... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Events This Weekend

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate the season at the annual Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival this weekend, with events starting Friday, December 5 and continuing through Saturday, December 6.Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival is hosted by community partners Ad Astra Radio,... Read More.

November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.