Hutchinson News

Governor Kelly Receives Final Report and Recommendations from Wildfire Task Force

Wednesday, November 29

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Governor’s Wildfire Task Force has submitted its final report summarizing and providing recommendations on how to improve the systems, procedures, and personnel that make up the state’s oversight... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Hiring Lead Negotiator for Contract Discussions with Hutchinson NEA, David Cunningham

Tuesday, November 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday approved a package of policy revisions from the Kansas Association of the School Boards for which action was deferred from earlier this year. All three of these policies implement changes in... Read More.

Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

Tuesday, November 28

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces New Path Forward on State License Plate

Tuesday, November 28

Rescinds License Plate Proposal, Will Establish Public Input Process By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on the license plate design revealed last Wednesday and create a process to... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Policy Revisions at Regular Meeting Monday

Tuesday, November 28

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. There was one Board Action Item titled: KASB Policy Update. Three Board policies were recommended to be revised to bring... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

Tuesday, November 28

Total Investment of Nearly $12M Made Through Matching Funds By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The... Read More.

Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years

Sunday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd Saturday's first snowfall of the season was for many the most snowfall from a single event in years. A band of heavy snow stretched from southwest to northeast across Kansas, with the heaviest official snowfall report from the National Weather Service coming... Read More.

Emergency Accident Reporting Plan Activated

Saturday, November 25

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan. Due to Road/Weather Conditions, until further notice, Hutchinson Police Department has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan. If you are involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident within the... Read More.

Roads Across Central Kansas Snow-Packed and Icy

Saturday, November 25

By Reno County Sheriff's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Roads across central Kansas are reported to be snow-packed and icy. Reno County Sheriff's Deputies are already working several accidents and slide-offs. You can find updated road information online at www.kandrive.org.

Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates

Wednesday, November 22

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s phased approach to replacing current embossed... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Set to Bring Holiday Classic, White Christmas to the Stage

Wednesday, November 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Family Community Theater is excited to present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Since its first production of this well-known musical in 2013, the Family Community Theatre has applied for the rights to do the show multiple times without success. However, persistence... Read More.

Fair Board Delays Race Track Decision to January

Tuesday, November 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board has delayed a final decision on the fate of the Fairgrounds race track until their January 9th meeting. During a special meeting Tuesday evening with an audience that overflowed the Administration Building board room,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Receives Final Report and Recommendations from Wildfire Task Force

USD 308 Board Approves Hiring Lead Negotiator for Contract Discussions with Hutchinson NEA, David Cunningham

Governor Kelly Announces New Path Forward on State License Plate

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Policy Revisions at Regular Meeting Monday

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years

Emergency Accident Reporting Plan Activated

Roads Across Central Kansas Snow-Packed and Icy

Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates

Family Community Theatre Set to Bring Holiday Classic, White Christmas to the Stage

Fair Board Delays Race Track Decision to January

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