Hutchinson News

Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign

Monday, January 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism’s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses on the true meaning of a... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Jazz Festival, Grammy Winner

Friday, January 26

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts department, with support from the Kansas Creative Arts Commission, will kick off its spring schedule with the annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival concert on Friday, February 2 at 7:00 pm in the... Read More.

K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days

Friday, January 26

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management.Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates for the Junior Beef Producer Day... Read More.

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon.The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284:“I support responsible tax cuts, but I refuse... Read More.

Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to offset the capital... Read More.

Health Departments in Reno County and Monroe County participate in Mentoring Program

Friday, January 26

By Reno County KS Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department was selected to be mentors to the Monroe County Health Department in Wisconsin by NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) under the ROCA (Reducing Overdose through Community... Read More.

Storm Fury on the Plains to be Held in Hutchinson Feb. 8

Friday, January 26

By Reno County KS Local Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attend this free, educational opportunity to learn more about storms and severe weather safety by going to the "Storm Fury on the Plains" training presented by Reno County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Kathrine Cota

Thursday, January 25

By Brenna Eller SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Kathrine Cota, 6th Grade Teacher at South Hutchinson Elementary School and her three sixth grade classes were surprised... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Astronauts Coming to The Clayworks Feb. 2 and March 12

Thursday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two astronauts, Dr. Thomas Jones and Steve Swanson will be coming to The Clayworks in Hutchinson soon. Dr. Jones will be first, on Feb. 2 at 11 a.m., followed by Swanson on March 12 at 9 a.m.Dr. Tom Jones is a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

Wednesday, January 24

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason, United Way of Reno County Executive Director, will be moving to a new state-level position with the non-profit organization, as United Ways of Kansas State Director, beginning in March. With the announcement of her... Read More.

One Escapes Morning Structure Fire

Wednesday, January 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 9:14 a.m. on Jan. 24, Hutchinson Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of east 5th.Upon arrival crews found a working fire in a 1000 square foot residential home with... Read More.