Hutchinson News

Chamber Announces Upcoming 2026 Legislative Forum Dates

Thursday, February 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 Legislative Forum dates: Saturday, February 14: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson Saturday, March 14: 9:00am –... Read More.

USD 418 Board Hears Presentation on CTE Program Focused on Manufacturing

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday heard a presentation on a program that could help address local workforce needs. The SME Education Foundation, part of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, has developed a program known as SME PRIME (Partnership... Read More.

Via Christi and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Expand Advanced Prenatal Care in Reno County

Wednesday, February 11

WICHITA, Kan. — Feb. 11, 2026 — Via Christi and the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are partnering to launch a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic to support pregnancies in Reno County. Starting Friday, Feb. 13, the Ascension Via Christi Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Hutchinson will... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Mike Ball, Remote Worker

Wednesday, February 11

Is Kansas the middle of nowhere? A place with nothing to attract people to come, live, work and play? Today we’ll meet a man who was born and raised in the western United States. As he transitioned to work remotely in his career, he has... Read More.

StartUp Haven: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to Haven, KS

Tuesday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 10, 2026 —StartUp Haven, an Entrepreneurship Workshop Series presented by StartUp Hutch, is coming to Haven, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 3, at the Haven Community Building. The workshop is designed for rural and small-town residents who are interested in starting... Read More.

Newton & Harvey County Seek Transportation Safety Feedback

Tuesday, February 10

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton and Harvey County have partnered to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan designed to create a safer, more connected community for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Safety Action Plan will evaluate crash patterns, identify high-risk corridors, and recommend... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Banker Laura Meyer-Dick

Monday, February 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 9, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in... Read More.

KDOT Road Reconstruction Project on U.S. 50 Begins in Reno County This Month

Monday, February 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a road reconstruction project on U.S. 50 in Reno County on Monday, Feb. 16, conditions permitting. The reconstructed section will be from 5.5 miles east of the east US-50/K-61 interchange near Brandy Lake... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Receives Program Expansion of the Year Award

Monday, February 9

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program has been named the 2025 Program Expansion of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Combat Crime, Bolster Public Safety

Friday, February 6

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2347 to strengthen public safety by amending and creating laws related specifically to crimes of theft, buying sexual relations, criminal use of a financial card, and unlawful use of a laser pointer. “This... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Host Two Community Meetings on Sales Tax Measure

Thursday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – February 5, 2026- The City of Hutchinson will host two public information meetings to provide residents with information about the city sales tax question that will appear on the March 3, 2026 ballot. The meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 10,... Read More.

Artemis II Launch Pushed Back to March, Cosmosphere Watch Party Follows

Thursday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is sharing an important update regarding its Artemis II Launch Watch Party following NASA’s announcement that the Artemis II mission has shifted to a March launch window between March 6th and March 11th. The new earliest launch opportunity is... Read More.