Hutchinson News

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

FHSU Announces New Federal Funding to Expand the Number of Nursing Professionals in Rural Kansas

Thursday, October 12

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was on the campus of Fort Hays State University to join FHSU President Tisa Mason and leaders from the university’s Department of Nursing to announce the award of two Health and Human Services Administration... Read More.

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMSNEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people.The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

Buhler Mennonite Church Needs Volunteers Nov. 18

Wednesday, October 11

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — What better way to honor the Thanksgiving season than by helping those who are struggling to put food on their table?Buhler Mennonite Church and IdeaTek will need help packaging 50,000 meals on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, atRead More.

USD 308 Reports Enrollment Count Day Numbers for 2023-2024

Wednesday, October 11

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year, Kansas statute designates September 20 as Enrollment Count Day; the date that is used to determine the number of students regularly enrolled for funding purposes. As of September 20, 2023, USD 308 student population is 4,030.... Read More.

Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

Wednesday, October 11

By City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 16th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program. Some areas may experience discolored or cloudy... Read More.

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were... Read More.

Barton Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates

Tuesday, October 10

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2023. Atchison Mekenzie Vice, A.S. Basehor Jackson Herbel, A.S. Bison Dominique Palmberg, A.S. Ellinwood Megan Clemons. A.A.S. Taryn Robl, A.A. Ft. Leavenworth Ashleigh Arnold, A.S. Abigail Gazell, A.S. Adrienne Strodder,... Read More.

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Tuesday, October 10

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan. — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision was made due to lengthy financial struggles and... Read More.

30th Avenue Under Construction to Perform Median Repairs, Sidewalk Repairs and Asphalt Overlay

Tuesday, October 10

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson shared to the public today to be cautious as traffic will be changing on a daily basis as 30th Avenue, between Main Street and Waldron will be under construction for median repairs, sidewalk repairs,... Read More.

USD 313 Sets Hearing for Open-Enrollment Policy, Approves Contract with Dillon Nature Center for Educational Programs

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday set a hearing Nov. 13 on a new open-enrollment policy. The policy, mandated by the Kansas legislature, requires school districts to accept students from outside their district if there is space... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Library Media Collection Development Policy

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night approved a Library Media Collection Development Policy. That policy includes the process that permits the public to request a review of textbooks, instructional materials or library... Read More.