Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards More Than $45K in Grants to Five Organizations

Friday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation has announced the award of more than $45,000 in grants to five organizations from the November funding cycle of its unrestricted Fund for Reno County.The largest grant of $15,000 will go to the city of... Read More.

Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

Thursday, December 21

By Reno County Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend.The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

Wednesday, December 20

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.Melissa Newcome is in her sixth year as Union Valley Elementary School Librarian.“I was here in 2004 and taught... Read More.

“All Hands on Deck” Professional Development Day in Reno County

Wednesday, December 20

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — January 3rd, 2024, is the first “All Hands on Deck” professional development day in Reno County and the largest in Kansas this year. A collaborative team including members from each Reno County School District (USD 308, 309, 310,... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Ordinance Annexing Three Tracts that Make up K-96 Industrial Park

Tuesday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council has approved an ordinance annexing three tracts that will make up the K-96 Kimbell Industrial Park near the south junction of K-14 and K-96 south of South Hutchinson. Last week Reno County Commissioners approved a... Read More.

New License Plate Design Announced After Nearly 270K Votes Cast

Monday, December 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly 270,000 votes from Kansans in all... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Overnight Shelter to Receive Gift of New Beds for Christmas

Monday, December 18

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. -- The Noel Lodge, an emergency daytime and overnight shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Hutchinson, is set to receive a donation of 25 new beds and frames from a local business just in time for Christmas.Last... Read More.

The Legacy of Haven Native Harland Priddle

Saturday, December 16

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Harland Priddle was very involved in many local economic development activities in Reno County and beyond. This story is derived from his obituary (which is on the Wiggins Funeral Homes site) and comments made on his passing during... Read More.

EnvistaCares Challenge Helps Raise over $200,000 in 2023

Thursday, December 14

By Envista Federal Credit Union TOPEKA, Kan. – In an effort to support and give back to the local community, Envista Federal Credit Union has helped raise $211,503 in 2023 for 12 local non-profit organizations, including two in Reno County, through the EnvistaCares Challenge –... Read More.

Reno County Commission Gives Blessing to City of Hutchinson’s Request to Annex Three Tracts of Land Off K-96

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission has given its blessing to the City of Hutchinson's request to annex three tracts of land off K-96 near the Elmer community into the city of Hutchinson. Per state law the County made required... Read More.