Hutchinson News

HFD Responds to Multiple Grass Fires Over March 16 – 17 Weekend

Monday, March 18

By Brenna Eller RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded to multiple grass fires over the weekend of March 16 - March 17. Battalion 1 and Brush 71 were requested to Western Reno County on a task force deployment to help with a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

K-96 Patching Project to Begin in Reno County

Monday, March 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation SEDGWICK/RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A K-96 patching project will start soon in Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on K-96 from the K-14 junction east to the Sedgwick/Reno county line. The length is about 15 miles.The work... Read More.

U.S. 50 Lighting Work in Reno County to Begin

Monday, March 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a lighting project on U.S. 50 in Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be at U.S. 50 and Scott Boulevard, in South Hutchinson.The work is expected to start around... Read More.

Thursday Night Fire in Hutch Injures One

Friday, March 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person received minor injuries in a late Thursday night apartment fire in midtown Hutchinson.The Hutchinson Fire Department was called to the 100 block of West 9th about 11:30 PM, with the first arriving crews finding heavy fire showing... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Annual Career Fair

Thursday, March 14

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part- time... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Staff

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller RENO COUNTY, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) recently welcomed Amanda Vega to its staff on March 11. Vega will be taking the positions of Office Assistant and Imagination Library Coordinator.According to United Way of Reno County, Vega is a... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hosts Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Wednesday, March 13

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Submissions are being accepted through March 31, 2024. Online voting will take place in April.Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor our inaugural T-shirt... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 12

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 11, 2024, Revised from December 13, 2023) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.