Hutchinson News

Nurses, State Officials Mark New Law Improving Workplace Safety

Monday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) –Doctors, nurses and other medical staff joined Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to celebrate a new law that improves workplace safety for health care workers and increases penalties against people who assault medical personnel. Kelly says that workers in medical fields... Read More.

K-State Chosen to Lead Global Animal Health Effort

Monday, June 12

By Pat Melgares, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals. Dustin Pendell,... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Selects DEA Administrator to Take Charge of Kansas Highway Patrol

Monday, June 12

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A national search led Gov. Laura Kelly to nominate Friday a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official to serve as superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol.Erik Smith, who is expected to begin KHP duties on an acting basis... Read More.

Lane Closure in Hutchinson to Affect Traffic on Eastbound 30th Ave.

Monday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On June 12th, Borecky Construction will close one east bound lane of East 30th Ave in front of 1619 E 30th Ave to replace two driveways. The construction work and lane closure are expected to last for two days.For more information... Read More.

Fundraising Efforts Underway After Fire Destroys Heavily Damages Northwest Kansas High School

Monday, June 12

ATTWOOD, Kan. – Efforts are underway to support a northwest Kansas school district whose junior-senior high school was heavily damaged in a June 5th fire that has been ruled arson, including fundraising begun by one of the school's long-time rivals. St. Francis Junior-Senior High School is... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Killed in Southeast Kansas Crash

Monday, June 12

KANSAS – A Hutchinson man was killed Saturday afternoon in a car-motorcycle crash in southeast Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Ryan Simpson. He was eastbound on US 54 just west of the Kansas-Missouri state line when a car failed to yield... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Agreement for Sports Arena Bleacher Replacment

Friday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Agreements related to a bleacher replacement project at the Hutchinson Sports Arena were approved Tuesday by the Hutchinson City Council. The existing bleachers are over 30 years old, and there have been issues involving a lack of manufacturer support for parts.Per... Read More.

Kansas Dept. of Commerce Launches Creative Placemaking Pilot Project

Friday, June 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation are pleased to announce the Engaging Placemaking for Innovative Communities (EPIC) pilot program. With a focus on arts-driven community development projects that enhance rural communities and enable additional partnership and connection, EPIC is launching in south-central Kansas under the... Read More.

Kansas Families Can Explore the Cosmosphere, Other Kansas Landmarks for Free as Part of Sunflower Summer Program

Friday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kansas families can have a blast for free this summer at the Cosmosphere all thanks to the Kansas State Department of Education's Sunflower Summer program. All Kansas students, and up to two accompanying adults, can receive free admission to the... Read More.

Reno County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Early Morning Accident on June 8th

Friday, June 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Investigators are looking into a two-vehicle accident that took place in the early hours of Thursday, June 8th in Southeast Reno County. The incident happened around 2 a.m. at 24510 S Willison Rd.According to the Reno County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Hutchinson Oxford House to Hold Fundraiser on June 24th

Friday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Oxford House Chapter 13 in Hutchinson is planning a Bingo Night and Pancake Feed Fundraiser for Saturday, June 24th. Proceeds will help send members of Chapter 13 to the Oxford House World Convention.The fundraiser will happen from 4 to 9 p.m.... Read More.

Kansas Gets Good Rating for Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Friday, June 9

UNDATED (KNS) — Kansas is relatively well-prepared to respond to public health emergencies but still needs to improve hospital safety and flu vaccination rates. Those are some of the findings from a recent report by the nonprofit group Read More.