Hutchinson News

United Way of Reno County Welcomes New CEO Lacey Mills

Monday, March 4

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Board of Directors for United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the selection of Lacey Mills as the next CEO of United Way of Reno County. “As a board, we are extremely excited... Read More.

HFD Captain Doug Reeves Retires After 25 Years of Service to Hutchinson and Fire District 2

Sunday, March 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department shared that after 25 years of service to the citizens of Hutchinson and to Fire District 2, Captain Doug Reeves has retired as of Friday, March 1. "Congratulations and we wish you well in your next endeavors,"... Read More.

HGE Credit Union Holds Flag Raising Ceremony Dedicating to All Military and Fallen Military Personnel

Sunday, March 3

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Government Employees Credit Union had a Flag Raising ceremony yesterday, March 2 at 10 a.m. dedicating the flag to all the military and fallen military personnel. Photos were taken by The Foto Cowboy.

K-State Travels To Reno, Seward Counties For March 5-7 Community Visits

Friday, March 1

By Jennifer Tidball Kansas State University will spend March 5-7 visiting Reno County and Seward County as part of the second year of regional community visits across the state.Through the presidential community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties... Read More.

Field Survey Set for K-11 Bridge Replacement in Reno County

Wednesday, February 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for a proposed bridge replacement on K-11 in Reno County is expected to begin around Monday, March 4.The proposed bridge replacement would be over a tributary to Goose Creek, under the intersection... Read More.

Reno County Approves Local Funding for IdeaTek Grant After Change of Heart

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After two lengthy discussions and an initial tie vote on the request, Reno County Commissioners voted Wednesday to commit $25,000 in economic development funds and sign a letter of support on behalf of IdeaTek which is seeking a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director Lisa Gleason Reflects on 19 Years of Involvement

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A chapter in the life of Lisa Gleason comes to a close Thursday, as another one begins. Gleason is stepping down as Executive Director of the United Way of Reno County to become Director of the United Way of... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Selects Steve Epperson as President, CEO

Wednesday, February 28

By Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays, Kan. — The Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Board of Directors selected Steve Epperson as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Headquartered in Hays, Kan., Sunflower has 413 employees serving a generation and transmission system extending across central and... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding.Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An updated strategic plan for Hutchinson USD 308 was approved by the Board of Education Monday. The plan is the result of work done during 2023, which included a community survey, from which a design team established a timeline... Read More.

New Naloxone Vending Machine Available in Hutchinson

Monday, February 26

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — DCCCA and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with Kansas Recovery Network and New Beginnings, held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate a new naloxone vending machine that has been installed in Hutchinson at 400 W. 2nd Ave.... Read More.