Hutchinson News

Paramore Named HutchCC President

Thursday, April 18

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College’s Board of Trustees chair Terry Bisbee announced today the Board has selected Dr. Tricia Paramore as the college’s next president, pending approval of a contract at a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, May... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties.Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

KHP 2024-06 FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Call for Applications

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP) announces a “call for applications” to the FY2024 State NSGP funding opportunity.This funding opportunity is for physical security enhancements and other... Read More.

Barton Community College Announces Fall 2023 Graduates

Wednesday, April 17

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2023. In-State students: Belleville Ty Sothers, A.A.S.Burdett Rachel McJunkin, A.A. Elizabeth Rasmussen, A.S.Chapman Joshua Hettenbach, A.A.S. Dylan Meyer, A.S.Cheney Rylan Doshier, A.S.Clay Center Chayla Maichel, Child... Read More.

Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, April 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will take place from 8:00... Read More.

Public Notice for Airport Projects

Wednesday, April 17

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson, KS as sponsor for the Hutchinson Regional Airport hereby announces its proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Triennial DBE Goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects as indicated below: Fiscal Year 2022: N/A –... Read More.

Reno County Election Filings So Far

Wednesday, April 17

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — So far there have been single filings for most Reno County offices on the ballot this year. The two exceptions to that are for Magistrate Judge and for two of the three County Commission seats up this year.The... Read More.

Videos Series Brings Voice to Work Zone Awareness

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. – April 15 through April 19 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. But for Kansas Department of Transportation crews and contract workers, their lives depend on work zone awareness every week of the year.In highway construction... Read More.

49 Animals Seized From Nickerson Residence

Tuesday, April 16

By Lucky Kidd NICKERSON, Kan. — 41 cats, five dogs, two chinchillas and one rabbit have been seized by Reno County Sheriff's Deputies from a residence in Nickerson and are currently being housed in four area shelters.Reno County Sheriff's Captain Steve Lutz said deputies went... Read More.

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Initiative, Grants $25,000 to the Reno County Farmers’ Market

Tuesday, April 16

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Producers Market, commonly referred to as the Reno County Farmers’ Market, received a check for $25,000 as part of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas (Pathways) grant, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of... Read More.

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Corporation Division TOPEKA, Kan. — The winners of last weekend’s Kansas KidWind State Finals are now gearing up for their next challenge – the World KidWind Challenge scheduled for May 5-8, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. To qualify for the world competition, teams... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Leadership Team Members; Promotion of Staff

Monday, April 15

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new members to its leadership team and a promotion within the team.Kelsey Loutensock started at Hutch Rec as the Aquatics and Special Events Manager on April 1. She comes to... Read More.