Hutchinson News

Reno County Child Care Task Force Secures Additional $146,180 in Accelerator & Innovation Grants

Wednesday, October 18

By Reno County Child Care Task Force RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force, in cooperation with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the receipt of $146,180 of additional funding from the Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant.... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Submits $1.2M Loan Application to KDHE for Waterline Replacement Project

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday authorized submission of a 1.2 million dollar loan application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's State Revolving Loan Fund for a waterline replacement project.The project involves replacement of... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Serves as K-9 Training Ground for Regional Law Enforcement

Wednesday, October 18

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Police Dog Association (KPDA) recently held its biannual conference in Hutchinson, Kansas, hosted by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and the Hutchinson Police Department. The state-wide conference drew K-9 units from all over Kansas with multiple... Read More.

KDOT Safe Routes to School Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, October 17

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for its first year of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.Safe Routes to School is a national program that promotes walking and bicycling... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Tuesday, October 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 10 appointments and 15 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.Governor’s Military Council Purpose: To initiate, act upon, and consider all necessary strategies to optimize the military presence in Kansas.Lana... Read More.

A Decade of Honors: K-State Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

Tuesday, October 17

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Insight Into Diversity magazine has recognized Kansas State University for the 10th consecutive year with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, Award for its commitment to a welcoming environment.The award... Read More.

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair – Oct 25, 2023

Monday, October 16

By KANSASWORKS KANSAS — The next KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2023 beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm. Employers can register at no cost for this upcoming event at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/90cbcdb6-7817-4615-b644-27c135026090/kansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-october-25,-2023 by selecting “Organization” and it will take you... Read More.

Voting Registration Deadline Oct. 17 for Upcoming Election

Monday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 city and school elections around the area. This includes the special questions in McPherson and Reno counties to eliminate the 30 percent food sales requirement... Read More.

SurePoint Ag Systems and Tank Connection Receive Top Awards During Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Atwood-based SurePoint Ag Systems has won the 2023 Governor’s Award of Excellence and Tank Connection in Parsons earned the Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. Businesses and individuals from... Read More.

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability ServicesTOPEKA, Kan. — More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Release Statements on New Path Forward to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Pause Request to Secure Water Rights Pending Collaborative Process with Kansas Department of Agriculture and Local Stakeholders By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran today celebrated an agreement between the U.S.... Read More.

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

Thursday, October 12

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) respond to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed.U.S.... Read More.