Hutchinson News

Steffen Won’t Seek Re-Election to Kansas Senate, Two File for his Seat

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd There will be a contested race for the Republican nomination for Kansas Senate in the 34th District in 2024. This will be an open seat as one of the candidates filing says incumbent. Mark Steffen of Hutchinson is not seeking re-election. Hutchinson businessman... Read More.

Cosmosphere Celebrates Museum Day

Friday, September 1

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. –- The Cosmosphere is celebrating Museum Day! As part of the celebration, visitors can receive free admission to the Hall of Space Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 9 AM to 7 PM. Get your ticket online or mention “Museum Day”... Read More.

Join UWRC in Raising Hope for Reno County

Friday, September 1

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Every September, hundreds of volunteers descend on Reno County as the UWRC community-wide campaign kicks off. This year, the Campaign Cabinet team is led by Chairs, Ed and Carol Berger (right). From delivering information about United Way's... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces $3 Million Grant for Expansion of HutchCC Nursing and Allied Health Education Programs

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Senator Jerry Moran announced Thursday Hutchinson Community College has been awarded $3 million to expand nursing and allied health education programs, in a partnership with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Moran said the grant comes from “Congressionally Designated Spending.” The grant... Read More.

Moran Speaks Out on Quivira NWR Water Issues

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Water issues in central Kansas continue to heat up after the US Fish and Wildlife Service filed an application with the Kansas Division of Natural Resources to enforce its senior water right in the Rattlesnake Creek basin for Quivira... Read More.

Wichita Man Arrested in Connection with Fentanyl-Related Death in Hutchinson

Thursday, August 31

By Lucky Kidd A Wichita man has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl related death in Hutchinson. Officers from the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner II Wednesday in the 600 block of... Read More.

Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 31

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 35 Local Bridge Projects Across Kansas to Receive $42.3M

Thursday, August 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation DODGE CITY, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Signals Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main

Thursday, August 31

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In preparation for the upcoming Kansas State Fair, temporary traffic signals have been installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main. From August 30th to September 6th, the temporary traffic signals will be set to flash mode,... Read More.

Rep. Mann Announces Applications Open for 2023 Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 30

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the opening of military service academy nominations through his Congressional office. Rep. Mann invites students from the Big First District who wish to pursue military service to... Read More.

LONESTAR Coming to Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Nov. 3

Wednesday, August 30

By Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is excited to welcome Lonestar to the stage on November 3, 2023! Lonestar tickets will be available for purchase to Fox Members and Season Ticket Subscribers on Wednesday, August 30th at 9:00 AM.... Read More.

Kansas Corporation Commission Utilities Staff Responds to Evergy’s Rate Increase Proposal in Testimony Filed This Afternoon

Tuesday, August 29

By the Kansas Corporation Commission TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Corporation Commission Staff has weighed in on Evergy’s request for a rate increase in both of its’ Kansas service areas. In testimony filed with the Commission this afternoon, Staff’s detailed financial audit of the company’s income and... Read More.

Steffen Won’t Seek Re-Election to Kansas Senate, Two File for his Seat

Cosmosphere Celebrates Museum Day

Join UWRC in Raising Hope for Reno County

Sen. Moran Announces $3 Million Grant for Expansion of HutchCC Nursing and Allied Health Education Programs

Moran Speaks Out on Quivira NWR Water Issues

Wichita Man Arrested in Connection with Fentanyl-Related Death in Hutchinson

Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday

Governor Kelly Announces 35 Local Bridge Projects Across Kansas to Receive $42.3M

Temporary Traffic Signals Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main

Rep. Mann Announces Applications Open for 2023 Military Academy Nominations

LONESTAR Coming to Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Nov. 3

Kansas Corporation Commission Utilities Staff Responds to Evergy’s Rate Increase Proposal in Testimony Filed This Afternoon

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