Hutchinson News

Two K-14 Ramps to Close at Wilson Road in Reno County

Tuesday, April 23

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The exit ramp from northbound K-14 to Wilson Road is expected to close Monday, April 29, and reopen around 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1.The entrance ramp from Wilson Road to northbound K-14 is expected to close... Read More.

K-State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awards

Tuesday, April 23

By K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000.The current students selected for... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/.Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

Structure Fire at 5400 Block of East 4th

Monday, April 22

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 22, 2024) — At approximately 1657 hours (4:57 p.m.) the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5400 block of East 4th. While enroute, crews were able to see visible smoke shortly after... Read More.

Carissa Paxton Named Hutchinson’s New Housing Coordinator

Monday, April 22

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson proudly announces the appointment of Carissa Paxton as the new Housing Coordinator, effective April 22, 2024.Carissa Paxton, a long-time resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to community development... Read More.

Moving into May: USD 308 Events April 22-27

Monday, April 22

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 is excited to bring you a week full of events as April winds down and we head into May. Please check communications from your student's school, as this is not a comprehensive list, and many other... Read More.

Miss Kansas Competition to be held June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024 at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas

Monday, April 22

By the Miss Kansas Organization PRATT, Kan. — Miss Kansas 2024 will be crowned on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the 2024 Miss Kansas Competition. The Miss Kansas Organization (MKO) is proud to welcome 26 Miss Kansas delegates from the State of Kansas to the... Read More.

Pop Evil and Diamante to Rock the Stage at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for an electrifying night of rock as Pop Evil takes the stage with Diamante at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m.Formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001, Pop Evil... Read More.

FHSU Tigers Band Together for Giving Day

Saturday, April 20

By the FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. — Tiger fans near and far banded together earlier this week for Fort Hays State University’s 4th annual Giving Day. While numbers are still being finalized, preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling more than $170,000.This... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Two K-14 Ramps to Close at Fourth Avenue in Reno County

Thursday, April 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The exit ramp from northbound K-14 to Fourth Avenue is expected to close Monday, April 22, and reopen around 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25.The entrance ramp from Fourth Avenue to northbound K-14 is expected to close... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Public Works Traffic Division Announces Upgrades to 30th and Halstead Intersection

Thursday, April 18

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson Public Works Traffic Division is implementing improvements to the traffic signals at the intersection of 30th Ave and Halstead St to include protected left turns for eastbound and westbound traffic. These... Read More.