Hutchinson News

Reno County Election: School Board and Citywide Races

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson area voters appear to have turned out four incumbents in Tuesday's elections. Scott Meggers defeated Stuart Conklin 798-563 for the Northeast District seat on the Hutchinson City Council. Conklin had been appointed to the Council earlier this year... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Schools to Have Two Hour Late Start Nov. 8 Due to Dense Fog Conditions

Tuesday, November 7

By Buhler USD 313 BUHLER, Kan. — Due to the dense fog conditions predicted tomorrow morning, Buhler USD 313 will start two hours late on Wednesday, Nov. 8th. Please see your email for specific building start times and information. All schools will start two hours late... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Cosmosphere CEO Reelected to Giant Screen Cinema Association Board

Monday, November 6

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere president and chief executive officer Jim Remar has been reelected to the board of the Giant Screen Cinema Association, an international organization with members representing filmmakers, distributors, and theaters from nearly 30 countries. Cosmosphere’s two-story Carey Digital Dome Theater... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state. Saturday, Nov. 4 Emporia Company A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations

Monday, November 6

By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board To Receive Proposals and Public Comments on Future of Racetrack

Sunday, November 5

By the Save Our Track coalition HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Nov. 14 at 5:00 p.m. the Kansas State Fair board is to meet for the purpose of hearing proposals about potential future promotions of the facility. Time will also be allotted for public comments regarding... Read More.

Revised Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Schedule

Friday, November 3

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Works Department is announcing a modification to the testing schedule for outdoor warning sirens in and around Hutchinson and South Hutchinson. This change is in response to recent staffing schedule adjustments... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Name 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year

Friday, November 3

By Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Thursday, December 7th the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson will host its annual Youth of the Year Banquet. Three finalists will compete for the title of 2024 Hutchinson Youth of the Year. Being... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, November 3

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

Upcoming Events at the Hutchinson Art Center

Thursday, November 2

By the Hutchinson Art Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Read about the upcoming Events at the Hutchinson Art Center from Nov. 4 through Dec. 23. Artist INC Express Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th, from Noon to 5:00 PM Attention artists, writers, musicians, and performers in Central Kansas!... Read More.