Hutchinson News

USD 308 Announces KSDE Horizon Award Nominees

Wednesday, October 4

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 26th, Hutchinson Public Schools surprised two new teachers as 2024 Kansas Horizon Award nominees. Ashley Sharbutt, Physical Education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Ethan Wedel, Music Teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School.The Kansas Horizon... Read More.

Public Invited to Bison Auction at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on November 1

Wednesday, October 4

By the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, Kan. — On Nov. 1, 2023, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold a public auction for surplus bison from Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and the Sandsage Bison Range. The auction will begin at 11... Read More.

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part of the test, which... Read More.

Allen Samuels Presents the “Raminator” Oct. 13 – 14

Tuesday, October 3

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Are you a fan of big trucks? Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hutchinson will be showing off the "Raminator" at 30th and Lorraine on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.Friday, there will be a Preshow, where the... Read More.

City of Hutchinson No Longer Accepting Utility Bills Over the Phone, Automated Phone Payment Available

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There are still concerns being expressed about a recent change in how the City of Hutchinson handles utility bill payments.As of this week, the city is no longer taking payments over the phone, a move which Finance Director Angela... Read More.

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a program administration agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services Inc., for a down payment assistance program.This is funded through a general fund allocation of the city through the Hutchinson Housing Commission and... Read More.

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday & Saturday (Oct. 6 & 7) in Downtown Hutch

Monday, October 2

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson.Featured events include:Downtown Hutchinson Rod... Read More.

Total Tax Collections for September $42M More than Estimate

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action... Read More.

2023 Fly Kansas Air Tour Schedule Announced

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Transportation Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is partnering with the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE) to host the Fly Kansas Air Tour from Thursday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 7.“The Fly Kansas Air... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s September Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Teresa Rush

Monday, October 2

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.Teresa Rush teaches fourth grade at Faris Elementary School and has been at the school for four years. “Every day... Read More.

Two Fatally Injured in Area Wrecks Saturday Evening

Sunday, October 1

Traffic accidents Saturday evening claimed the lives of two central Kansas residents, including a man struck while walking along a county road northeast of McPherson and a Hutchinson woman killed in a crash in far southeast Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Pedro Amezcua-Gonzalez,... Read More.