Hutchinson News

Jim Olson, Former Chief of Counterintelligence, Speaks at Hutchinson Community College

Tuesday, September 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 16, 2025) - Jim Olson took the stage this morning for Hutchinson Community College's Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series. Jim Olson, former chief of counterintelligence at the Central Intelligence agency (CIA), has had a remarkable career, serving for over 30... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donates to Hutchinson YMCA, Supporting Fundraising for New Facility

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 15, 2025) — The Hutchinson YMCA was recently presented with a generous donation from Lowen Corporation, aimed at furthering the development of the new YMCA facility currently under construction. The new Hutchinson YMCA branch, encompassing 75,000 square feet, is poised to... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level Remains Above Allowable Limits

Monday, September 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (September 15, 2025 – Revised from June 17, 2025)- Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on September 08, 2025. The level... Read More.

Central Christian’s Early Education School Expands and is Now Hiring Teachers and Support Staff

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2025) — Central Christian School (CCS) is excited to announce that the Jay and Connie Schrock Family Early Education School is now open and is hiring teachers, infant caregivers, and support staff to meet the growing need for quality child... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Final Weekend Parking Update

Saturday, September 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan — As the parking lots are now open, the Kansas State Fair will be discontinuing all shuttle services for Sunday, September 14. The following parking areas will be available. Please plan accordingly: On-Grounds ParkingLots A & B (State Fair Road): Open... Read More.

Shocker Saturday at the Kansas State Fair

Saturday, September 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 13, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair is wrapping up! This morning's State Fair Board meeting kicked off with a quote from President John Leslie, sharing the wisdom of Bob Dole: "You feel a little older in the morning. By noon... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Final Weekend Parking Update

Friday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - See below the updated parking information for the final weekend of the Fair, Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14.On-Grounds Parking:Lots A & B (State Fair Road): Currently open and will remain open all weekend. Normal traffic patterns apply. Lot... Read More.

KBI Investigates Death in Kingman County

Friday, September 12

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Kingman County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a woman in Spivey, Kansas.On Friday, Sept. 5, around 9:10 p.m., emergency medical services (EMS) were called to a residence in Spivey. The... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Friday, September 12

According to Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Services, 132 residential units were sold in August, down 14.8% from a year ago, with total sales volume of $26.2 million also down from August 2024.Median sale prices for the month came to $185,170, up... Read More.

Kansas State Fair: Community Spirit Shines Amidst Challenges

Friday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 12. 2025) - The Kansas State Fair is in full swing, and this year, community collaboration has been key to its continued success, especially with recent weather challenges.During this morning’s meeting, Fair Board President John Leslie presented his Kansas State Fair... Read More.

Weekend State Fair Happenings: Daily Highlights Sept. 12-14

Friday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Don't miss out on the Kansas State Fair. There's still a lot of activities and events happening this weekend, from Chiefs Red Friday to Sunflower Sunday! Check out the daily highlights below!Weekend Fair Schedule: Friday, Sept. 12: Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red FridayALL... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Victims of Political Violence

Friday, September 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and all victims and survivors of political violence, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be lowered to half-staff effective... Read More.