Hutchinson News

State Fair Parking Update for Sept. 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11

Due to current conditions, parking availability at the Kansas State Fair has been updated for Friday, September 12. Parking Lot Update:Lots A & B on State Fair Road will open at 10 AM on Friday, September 12 and can be accessed from Main Street... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to House Fire, No Injuries Reported

Thursday, September 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 600 Blk of East A. Ave for a report of a structure fire.First arriving fire crews entered the structure and found light smoke on the second floor and moderate smoke in the attic. Crews... Read More.

Remembering 9/11: Giving People a Sense of Normalcy on the Day the Earth Stood Still

Thursday, September 11

September 11, 2001, started out like any other Tuesday. At that time the Hutchinson City Council met every week, rather than the twice a month schedule they now use. Also, back in 2001 Reno County District Court had their first appearance criminal docket each... Read More.

Newton City Commission Adopts City Building Code Updates

Wednesday, September 10

NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission has adopted updates to the City’s building codes to bring them up-to-date and more closely match the City of Wichita, where most Newton contractors also do business.The updates included the 2024 editions of the International Building Code,... Read More.

Fair Fun and Future Focus: A Morning with the Hutch Chamber at the Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan (September 10, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair kicked off this morning with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast at the 1861 Club on the fairgrounds. The breakfast featured insightful speakers, beginning with Tim Steffensmeier, Assistant Vice President and Director for... Read More.

CHS Announces Plans to Return $120 million to Owners

Wednesday, September 10

Cash returns from patronage and equity distributions will support cooperative owners and rural communities. CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, has announced it intends to return $120 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in calendar year 2026. The planned distribution... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led a bipartisan group of 13 of their colleagues in introducing the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act, the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act, and theRead More.

Wildcat Wednesday Rocks the Kansas State Fair!

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 10, 2025) - What a great morning at the Kansas State Fair! Droves of people are pouring through the gates, eager to celebrate Wildcat Wednesday. The fairgrounds are abuzz, and the light cloud cover and cool temperatures are making for absolutely... Read More.

Start Time Adjusted for Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller Concert

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 10 will now begin at 6:30 PM (originally scheduled for 7:30 PM). Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Already have tickets?You’re all set—your current tickets... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Parking Update

Tuesday, September 9

Due to current conditions, the Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed on Wednesday, September 10, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gates 5 and 9 on State Fair Road. Wednesday, September 10 Shuttle Service: Shuttles will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the following... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair!

Tuesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 9, 2025) - Today at the Kansas State Fair, it's Tasty Tuesday! While yesterday's rain has led the Kansas State Fair Board to close the parking lots for safety due to moisture, they hope to have them dry for the weekend's... Read More.