Hutchinson News

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items.Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

Reno Co. Nonprofits Invited to Participate in Match Day

Monday, January 22

By the Hutchinson Community Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation invites area nonprofit organizations to participate in Match Day 2024.Match Day is an opportunity for nonprofit endowments at the community foundation to grow exponentially, as the foundation will match individual gifts from a... Read More.

Salvation Army Facing Significant Shortfall in Fundraising

Monday, January 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Hutchinson Salvation Army nears the end of their annual fundraising campaign they are in serious need of help.Serious need.Major Paul James said as of Monday they were still about 75 thousand dollars short of meeting their fundraising... Read More.

Prairie Dunes Country Club’s Brewmaster’s Dinner

Monday, January 22

By TECH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join TECH for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and craft beer indulgence at Prairie Dunes Country Club’s Brewmaster’s Dinner, featuring the culinary artistry of Chef Rick Carr. This exclusive event promises an extraordinary dining experience as we explore the... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Jackie Stiles Talks ‘Overcoming Adversity’ at Hutchinson Middle School 7

Friday, January 19

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Former WNBA player for Portland Fire and a Claflin, Kan., native, Jackie Stiles, who broke and set multiple basketball scoring records in high school and throughout her career at Missouri State, recently spoke at Hutchinson Middle School 7 on... Read More.

IRS Certified Community Volunteers to Provide Free State & Federal Tax Preparation at Salvation Army Jan. 30 – Apr. 11

Thursday, January 18

Will Prepare:Wages, salaries, etc. (Form W-2) Interest Income (Form 1099-INT) Dividends Received (Form 1099-DIV) State Tax Refunds (Form 1099-G) Unemployment Benefits (Form 1099-G) IRA Distributions (Form 1099-R) Pension Income (Form 1099-R, RRB-1099, CSA-1099) Social Security Benefits (SSA-1099,RRB-1099) Simple Capital Gain/Loss (Form 1099-B)... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions

Wednesday, January 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Held Their Free Child Care Training Event Saturday

Wednesday, January 17

By Reno County, Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force held a free Child Care Training Event on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at The Father's House, Abundant Life Childcare Center, 1505 E. 20th Ave. in Hutchinson. The training was... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College Board Elects 2024 Leadership

Tuesday, January 16

By HutchCC News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The January meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with the Board welcoming the members of the College’s eSports team. The team, coached by Kelsey Dame and Anthony Lyons, is comprised of fourteen members who compete... Read More.

Rise Up Reno’s Annual Youth Empowerment Summit Scheduled Monday Canceled for Safety

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno's annual Youth Empowerment Summit scheduled for Monday has been canceled for safety reasons. Executive Director Carla Smith said Sunday afternoon the decision to cancel was made based on below freezing temperatures and travel concerns for attendees... Read More.

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

Friday, January 12

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2024 Kansas Horizon Award program.The 2024 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).The... Read More.