Hutchinson News

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.Wynonna Judd,... Read More.

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves... Read More.

Patrol Participates in Seat Belt Enforcement Near Area Schools

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other law enforcement agencies from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone (SAFE) program for a two-week seat belt enforcement beginning Monday, February 26 through Friday,... Read More.

Local Microbreweries Seek Senate Action for SB511 to Permit Direct Sales to Consumers

Thursday, February 22

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although they may be competitors, microbrewery owners across Kansas, and especially in local communities are coming together in support of Senate Bill No. 511, which has been brought to the Kansas Senate after microbrewers have noticed a similarity... Read More.

Hutchinson Horticulture Club to Hold “A Gathering for Gardeners”

Wednesday, February 21

By Betty Taylor, Education Committee ChairpersonHutchinson Horticulture Club HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A day filled with free gardening information for homeowners and gardeners has been scheduled for Saturday, March 9th. The Hutchinson Horticulture Club organizes and sponsors this event as their educational project for the community.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Diane Mears

Wednesday, February 21

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.It was an emotional, but celebratory morning for Diane Mears, 3rd Grade Teacher at Plum Creek Elementary School on... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Accepts Street Bid, Expresses Concerns on Maintenance Schedule

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Circle C Paving and Construction of Goddard was awarded a nearly $1.48 million contract for the 2024 residential street maintenance projects at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Circle C had the lowest of four bids submitted for the project, which... Read More.

FRA Map Proposes Route Connecting Kansas City to Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Tuesday, February 20

TULSA, Okla. (KOKI) — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a new map that proposes a route connecting Kansas City with Tulsa and Oklahoma City.KOKI TV in Tulsa reports that the route would be an extension of the Heartland Flyer that currently... Read More.

USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Vacancy

Monday, February 19

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from upon appointment through... Read More.

Feb. 20: Deadline to Register for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary

Monday, February 19

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In 2023, the Kansas Legislature authorized the state-run Presidential Preference Primary, which had only been used in Kansas in 1980 and 1992.This election is nontraditional -- the timelines and statutes governing this election vary from a normal primary or general... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road perilously close... Read More.

Tabor College Concert Choir Releases 2024 Tour Schedule

Monday, February 19

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Tabor College Concert Choir is headed north for its 2024 tour.This year’s concerts will occur in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Chamber Voices, Brass Ensemble, and For His Glory, Tabor’s Contemporary Christian music team, will join... Read More.