Hutchinson News

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

Prairie Land REALTORS Office Grand Opening

Tuesday, April 2

By Prairie Land REALTORS® HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prairie Land REALTORS® will host a Welcome Home Grand Opening event on April 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 524 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Prairie Land REALTORS® will kick off the event with a Chamber Ribbon... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Home in Partridge

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd PARTRIDGE, Kan. — Careless smoking is being blamed for an early morning fire today that destroyed a home in Partridge.Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said units from Fire Districts 3, 4 and 8 were dispatched just after 4 AM to 3... Read More.

“Road Diet” Proposal for 30th Presented to Hutchinson City Council

Tuesday, April 2

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The city of Hutchinson's engineering consultant has proposed a “road diet” shrinking 30th Avenue from just east of Waldron to K-61 from four to three lanes.Brad Shores from JEO Consulting Group gave a presentation to the Hutchinson City council... Read More.

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State 105 is partnering with StartUp Hutch to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster additional economic growth in Hutchinson and the Reno County region.The K-State 105 partnership will help expand... Read More.

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the... Read More.

“Laughter without Limits”: Comedian Josh Blue Headlines Fundraiser for Beyond Barriers at Hutchinson’s Fox Theatre

Monday, April 1

By Beyond Barriers HUTCHINSON, Kan. — November 2nd, 2024 - Save the date for an evening of laughter and philanthropy as Beyond Barriers presents Laughter without Limits, a special fundraiser event featuring renowned comedian Josh Blue. This event aims to support Beyond Barriers, a nonprofit... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.“Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

City of Nickerson Routine Hydrant Flushes Scheduled for April 8 at 7 PM

Friday, March 29

By the City of NickersonNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Fire District 3 will be doing routine hydrant flushes on April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Citizens may experience discolored water during and after these flushes. Please run your water for a few minutes and it will... Read More.

Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Thursday, March 28

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.CDBG, administered by the Department of... Read More.

Reno County Commission Approves Small-Scale Solar Regulations

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Following another lengthy discussion Wednesday, Reno County Commissioners approved with one change regulations for limited-scale commercial solar systems, those of 2-megawatt-capacity or smaller on lot sizes of less than ten acres.The change made was to permit storage batteries... Read More.