Hutchinson News

Spark your Holiday Spirit at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson!

Tuesday, December 12

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan., Dec. 12, 2023 -- It’s that time of year when the holiday favorite, The Polar Express, rolls into the Carey Digital Dome Theater at the Cosmosphere. The film, based on the children’s book of the same name by Chris Van... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

Tuesday, December 12

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Kansans Can Vote Among 5 New Designs Adhering to Law Enforcement Needs through Friday, Dec. 15

Monday, December 11

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Monday, December 11

Report Analyzes Current Early Childhood Care and Education System, Recommends Unification of Kansas' Early Childhood Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Too Except in McPherson

Monday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd The number of home sales during November through Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service was down 19.1 percent from a year ago, and median sale prices with one notable exception were also down.89 homes sold through the MLS last month, compared... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

Friday, December 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, is awarding nearly $2 million to 18 Kansas service agencies in... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces Grant to Begin Work on Connecting the Heartland Flyer to Kansas

Friday, December 8

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant to begin planning and development for an extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer that will connect the existing rail service between... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Earns Achievements in Six Kansans Can Star Recognition Outcome Areas

Friday, December 8

BUHLER, Kan. — Kansas State Department of Education announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 that Buhler USD 313 Earned achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including a gold star in Postsecondary Success and a Commissioner’s Award with Honors.

Two Major Donations Announced for Hope’s Cradle Project in Hutchinson

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System announced Thursday receipt of over $33,000 in donations for the Hope's Cradle project. Hope's Cradle is a project to save infants from unsafe abandonment by installing secure and safe baby... Read More.

“The Possibilities are Endless” Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System CEO Benjamin Anderson has Hopeful Outlook on New Position

Thursday, December 7

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Benjamin Anderson, the new Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Chief Executive Officer expressed that he and his family are excited to join the Hutchinson community and he is ready to listen to staff and Board members of HRHS and work... Read More.

Fort Hays State Students Win Entrepreneurial Challenge

Thursday, December 7

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. — A team of students from Fort Hays State narrowly edged out a University of Connecticut team in the inaugural Werth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Nov. 29. The event, sponsored by Peter Werth in collaboration with FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses Border Security with Kansas Reporters Thursday

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS) talked about border security as it relates to a four-pronged “puzzle” promoted by President Biden in a news conference with Kansas reporters Thursday, which all 49 Republicans voted against Wednesday night.Marshall said that “puzzle" (as proposed)... Read More.