Hutchinson News

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® Set to Play at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready to rock out with Broadway's Rock of Ages Band®: “The Electrifying Rock Stars from the Original Broadway Cast” as they perform on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the 2024 Kansas State Fair.Formed by... Read More.

Hutchinson Symphony Association to Close at End of 2023-2024 Season, Final Performances March 14 and April 7

Sunday, March 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Symphony Association Board of Directors announced on Saturday, March 9, that the Hutchinson Symphony Association will be closing at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The news of the symphony's closure was shared in a statement signed by... Read More.

Hutch High Senior Earns Full Tuition to WSU

Friday, March 8

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Courtney Goering, a senior at Hutchinson High School, has won the Anna Kathleen Walsh English Scholarship at Wichita State University, a full tuition award.Goering met strict scholarship guidelines to achieve this award, including a minimum unweighted 3.5... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Officially Commences Renovations for Crusader Corner Day Care and Ad Astra Academies

Wednesday, March 6

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, March 5th, Buhler USD 313, Simpson Construction Services, and Landmark Architects proudly announces the commencement of renovations for their future Crusader Corner Daycare and Ad Astra Academies facilities. This milestone project represents a significant step forward in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

KBI Arrests Phoenix Man Connected to 1982 Hutchinson Cold Case Homicide

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Phoenix man connected to a cold case homicide that occurred in Hutchinson nearly 42 years ago. The suspect was arrested for his role in the 1982 murder... Read More.

K-14 Patching to Start Soon in Reno County

Tuesday, March 5

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a nearly $3.6 million patching project on K-14 in Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be from the west K-14/U.S. 50 junction north to Yaggy Road. The length is... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide Tornado Drill at 11 AM Wednesday, March 6

Monday, March 4

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be participating in this year’s Statewide Tornado Drill. To match up with other cities and state agencies, they will be modifying the outdoor emergency warning siren testing schedule... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington

Monday, March 4

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.Elite will produce wiring harnesses and custom... Read More.

Pathways Grant Given to New Beginnings Bisonte Food Service Program

Monday, March 4

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Shara Gonzales, President and CEO of New Beginnings, Inc., with Isaac Dimitt, Executive Chef/Kitchen Supervisor for New Beginnings, Inc., accepted a check for $10,000 on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, for the New Beginnings Bisonte Food... Read More.