Hutchinson News

KLETC Associate Director Honored on Retirement

Friday, May 1

During a 26-year career at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Yoder. Alvin Sowers has been involved in the training of nearly 200 of the 356 basic training classes that have come through KLETC. Friday's graduation of the 356th class was the last... Read More.

Rep. Paul Waggoner to Not Seek Re-election

Friday, May 1

A central Kansas legislator announced Friday morning he will not seek re-election this year. 104th District State Representative Paul Waggoner (R-Hutchinson) said in a statement “My decision is driven by growing personal and professional needs but I plan on remaining active in politics.... Read More.

United.Read.Connect Offers Free Books, Fun Activities & Connection to Community Resources

Friday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Families across the Reno County community are invited to come together for United. Read. Connect!, a free, family-friendly event taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at DCI Park in Hutchinson. Hosted by United Way of Reno... Read More.

Library Media Specialist Amy Allen Receives April Classroom Hero Award

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Library Media Specialist Amy Allen advocates for both Allen STEM Magnet School and Wiley Elementary School, creating partnerships with the community and applying for grants to provide materials for projects she creates. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Allen as... Read More.

BNSF Railroad Crossing Work to Begin May 5th Across Hutchinson

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [April 30, 2026]- BNSF Railway will begin work on multiple railroad crossings in Hutchinson starting Tuesday, May 5. The following crossings will be impacted during the project: Plum Street Poplar Street Walnut Street Washington Street Monroe Street Van Buren Street Whiteside Street Each... Read More.

Waldo Estate Makes Historic Gift to Hutchinson Community College

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association has announced a $1.8 million gift from the estate of Ray and Dolores “Dee” Waldo, the most sizable contributions in the organization’s history. This remarkable gift builds upon the Waldos’ long-standing legacy of generosity, following a... Read More.

Newton City Commissioners Approve Street Vacation for Business Expansion, Make Multiple Appointments

Wednesday, April 29

Newton City Commissioners have approved vacation of a portion of Highland Avenue between West 2nd and West 3rd Streets to give Millennium Machine & Tool more room for a planned expansion. The street in question, while platted, has never been opened and the city... Read More.

Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Wednesday, April 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a Portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is from Main St to North Pine St on East Avenue... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.