Hutchinson News

City of Hutchinson Road Construction Beginning Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 26

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson sent out a reminder to the community and travelers coming through that construction begins today, Sept. 26 at 17th & K-61. Be prepared for the following: One-lane traffic in all directions from 6 a.m.... Read More.

Sergeant Darrell “Lance” Smith Retires After 34 Years

Monday, September 25

Information by Reno County, Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, Sept. 22, Sergeant Darrell “Lance” Smith celebrated his retirement from the Reno County Sheriff's Office. Smith has been with Reno County for 34 years and many were there on Friday to wish him a... Read More.

Truck 1 Dedication Ceremony

Monday, September 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department invites the public to their station on North Main Street Oct. 2 for the Dedication Ceremony of their new fire truck being put into service. The public can help push the new truck into the bay at Fire... Read More.

Central Christian School to Celebrate 75 Years During 7th Annual Alumni and Reunion Weekend

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is having their 7th Annual Alumni and Reunion Weekend this weekend, which is an extra special event this year as the school celebrates its 75th Anniversary. During the day today they had Grandparents Day for pre-school... Read More.

Goessel’s ‘Galloping Goose’ to be Recognized with Plaque

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News GOESSEL Kan. — During halftime of the Goessel High School football game with Herington tonight, the school will be recognizing Randolph Woelk, known as the "Galloping Goose" with a new memorial plaque.Randy Woelk, from Goessel, (1939 GHS Graduate), was Goessel High's... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Paint and Sip

Thursday, September 21

By the Hutchinson Zoo HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Snag your tickets for an exclusive evening of artistic adventure, adult beverages, and unforgettable zoo experiences Sept. 23. Your ticket includes complimentary drinks, a DIY painting to take home, a special gift for this inaugural event, and gourmet snacks... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities

Wednesday, September 20

By Kansas CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across the state’s 98... Read More.

HutchCC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Addition of Barbering Program Training Facility

Wednesday, September 20

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A groundbreaking ceremony was held to celebrate the addition of a barbering program training facility at Hutchinson Community College on Thursday, Sept. 14. The building will be an addition to the existing Cosmetology structure at 200 East 3rd... Read More.

IdeaTek Co-Founder Daniel Friesen to Present Nachtigall Lecture Series in Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, September 20

By Tabor College Hillsboro, Kan. — Daniel Friesen will present the Nachtigall Lecture Series in Entrepreneurship on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Franz Family Heritage Lobby of the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public.Friesen,... Read More.

Board Approves Budget, Recognizes Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Week

Wednesday, September 20

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The September meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College began with a pair of hearings, one pertaining to the College’s Revenue Neutral Rate and the other regarding the 2023-24 budget.Following the hearings, the board approved... Read More.

Adventurer Aron Ralston to Present Dillon Lecture

Tuesday, September 19

By Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, Kan. – Trapped alone in a Utah canyon for nearly a week and pinned by a half-ton boulder Aron Ralston had to choose between his hand and his life. He chose survival — amputating his own limb, rappelling 65 feet... Read More.

KDHE Awarding $10M to 18 Small Communities to Help Improve Water and Wastewater Services

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is awarding $10 million from the agency’s Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance (STWSIA) grant program to help 18 small... Read More.