Hutchinson News

Two Area Cases Before Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday

Friday, March 22

By Lucky Kidd RENO/MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The appeal of a Hutchinson man convicted of shooting to death Jose Morales in August 2015 during what was reported to be a drug deal gone bad will be heard by the Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday.A Reno County... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Achievements at 2024 Awards Night

Thursday, March 21

By Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Awards Night, recognizing exemplary individuals and businesses for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the community.Ambassadors of the Year -... Read More.

Hoisington Native Barton Alum Helps Children and Families as a Social Worker

Thursday, March 21

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — While many children grow up in a supportive and nurturing family environment, that is not the case for all children, and Barton alum and Hoisington native MyKayla Burgess has found meaning in providing comfort... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton

Wednesday, March 20

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA/NEWTON, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. The estimated 275,000-square-foot facility... Read More.

Zion Burgess Named 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year

Wednesday, March 20

By Brenna Eller TOPEKA, Kan. — Zion Burgess, Hutchinson High School senior, won the 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year competition yesterday in Topeka. Burgess participated in interviews, panel discussions and gave a speech about his journey being a "Club kid" in Hutchinson. Boys & Girls Clubs of... Read More.

HutchCC Board Approves System Enhancements

Wednesday, March 20

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 18, 2024) — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees’ March meeting contained a number of items of routine business as well as updates on its Higher Learning Commission accreditation and its Strategic Planning initiatives.In addition, the Board... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Accepts Bid from APAC Kansas for 2024 Waterline Replacement Project

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday accepted a bid from APAC Kansas for waterline replacement projects in 2023. Four bids were submitted on the project, of which two were deemed complete and of the other two, one was deemed by... Read More.

Heavy Construction Traffic Expected Wednesday at Site of New Hilton Garden Inn Near 17th and Waldron

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is going to be a large amount of construction traffic Wednesday at the site of the new Hilton Garden Inn near 17th and Waldron.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements said during Tuesday's City Council meeting they are planning... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Discusses 36 Citations Issued for Sidewalk Violations in Hyde Park Neighborhood Following Annual Luminary Display

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Code enforcement officers of the City of Hutchinson have issued a large number of citations for sidewalk violations in one Hutchinson neighborhood. During Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting it was reported 36 residents in the Hyde Park neighborhood were... Read More.

Special Recognition Given to Buhler High School Bowlers at USD 313 BOE Meeting March 18

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education received a report during Monday's meeting on the number of non-resident spots that will be available for the 2024-25 school year under a new state-mandate open enrollment policy.Superintendent Cindy Couchman presented a... Read More.

Gibson-Smith Back on USD 308 BOE, Board Approves Opportunity for Early Graduation of Juniors in Hutchinson Virtual School

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Valarie Gibson-Smith is back on the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education. Gibson-Smith, who finished 7th in a 11-candidate rate for four board positions last November and was at the time board president, was selected on a 5-0 vote... Read More.

Reno County Election Summary Report

Tuesday, March 19

Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups By Reno County Kansas Government Final Unofficial Results March 19, 2024 Precincts Reported: 87 of 87 (100.00%) Registered Voters: 2,943 of 41,594 (7.08%) Ballots Cast: 2,943 President (Vote for 1) REP Precincts Reported: 87 of 87 (100.00%)Times Cast 2,322 / 41,594 5.58% Candidate... Read More.