Hutchinson News

Hutchinson City Council Approves Change in Fireworks Regulations

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a change to the city's fireworks regulations, allowing for fireworks discharging more than six feet into the air to be sold and used within the city limits. Bottle Rockets, per state law, and lantern-type fireworks... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Inaugural Chalk the Town Event Scheduled July 1st and 2nd in Hutchinson

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Downtown Hutch and the City of Hutchinson present the 2023 Chalk the Town in partnership with artist and Hutchinson teacher, Kara Vaughn. The event is inspired by the overwhelming response to Kara’s viral video. TikTok’s documenting her chalk art have attracted... Read More.

HutchCC Receives Arconic Foundation Grant

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) has been selected as the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation. The investment has allowed HutchCC to expand its Automation Engineering Technology (AET) labs.”Arconic’s support of our AET program is greatly appreciated,” said Dr.... Read More.

Interfaith Housing and Community Services Receives Donation to Assist with Veteran Housing Project

Tuesday, June 20

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Plans are moving forward for Interfaith Housing and Community Services’ Veteran Housing Project in South Hutchinson, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 donation from Cargill and the Central Kansas Veteran Community Partnership (CKVCP).A formal check presentation was made on... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Planning for Annual School Supply Drive

Tuesday, June 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) is again gearing up for the annual School Supply Drive, to be held at Dillons on 5th, and 30th, as well as Walmart in Hutchinson. Firefighters will be out collecting school supplies for children in need on... Read More.

Woman Injured in South Hutchinson Drive-by Shooting, Juvenile is Suspect

Tuesday, June 20

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A South Hutchinson woman was injured in a drive-by shooting incident on Monday, June 19th. According to the South Hutchinson Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E 3rd shortly before 5 p.m. Monday in reference to... Read More.

Free Mosquito Dunks Available to Reno County Residents

Tuesday, June 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has been trapping mosquitoes in order to monitor numbers and ascertain potential threats from mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent rains have made conditions ideal for increased numbers.... Read More.

A Section of 95th Ave in Northwest Reno County to be Closed This Week

Monday, June 19

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – 95th Avenue between Jordan Springs Road and Sylvia Road, will be closed to all through traffic beginning, Monday, June 19th through Thursday, June 22nd, 2023.The closure is for crossroad pipe replacement.

John Eberly Retires after 11 Years as Social and Human Service Assistant in the Aging Dept.

Monday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Reno County Commission meeting, John Eberly was recognized for his retirement after 11 years in the position of Social and Human Service Assistant in the Department of Aging. Eberly's last day will be June 23,... Read More.

Early Childhood Task Force Seeking Public Input During Statewide Community Engagement Tour

Monday, June 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB) – School leaders, educators and advocates and other Kansans will be able to provide input on the future of childcare and early childhood development through public meetings during the last week of June.Gov. Laura Kelly’s Early Childhood Transition Task Force is... Read More.