Hutchinson News

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

House Member Irritated by Audit of Kansas Community College Sports Spending, Recruiting

Wednesday, February 7

Legislators defend reliance on out-of-state athletes to build competitive teams By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas House Republican who requested a state audit of community college spending on sports said Wednesday the report fell short of identifying how much scholarship aid... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Alek Stang as New Airport Director

Wednesday, February 7

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce the selection of Alek Stang as the new Airport Director for Hutchinson Regional Airport. With a diverse background in aviation and a proven record of leadership, Mr. Stang brings... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Names Dave Sotelo as Director of Strategic Growth

Wednesday, February 7

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the appointment of David Sotelo as the Director of Strategic Growth, a newly established position aimed at fostering sustainable growth, economic development, and community enhancement.In this key leadership role,... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Feb. 15-18, 2024

Tuesday, February 6

By Craig Williams, Family Community Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Family Community Theatre is proud to present Lionel Bart’s Oliver!. The musical is adapted from the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist. The plot of Dickens's original novel is considerably simplified for the purposes of the... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Teacher Wins Heartland Credit Union Grant

Tuesday, February 6

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the 2023-24 school year, Heartland Credit Union has awarded $3,800 total for 10 projects through its Celebrate Academic Success with HCU (CASH) Grants. Stephanie Suppes, Third Grade Teacher at Wiley Elementary School, was awarded a $400 grant... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire 2023 Awards

Tuesday, February 6

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — 2023 was a great year for HFD. We moved into new Fire Station #1 on North Main. We received our new Truck 1 - 100’ ladder truck. We brought back one of the most important positions on... Read More.

Budget Amendment to Increase Funding for Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Physical Disability Waivers Announced

Tuesday, February 6

$23M Investment Will Ensure 500 More Kansans Receive Critical Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a Governor’s Budget Amendment to her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal to invest over $23 million for the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)... Read More.

Nominate the 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year and Certified Employee of the Year

Monday, February 5

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is time to make your nominations for the 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year and the Certified Employee of the Year! Salthawk Staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools. They are responsible for executing... Read More.

Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings

Friday, February 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Feb. 1 that $500,000 will be available under the Emergency Response Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (Emergency HEAL) program to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely... Read More.

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

Friday, February 2

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. – Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Jan. 31, 2024The awards recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims... Read More.