Hutchinson News

CCRC’s Annual Purse Auction is July 20th, Donations Being Accepted

Tuesday, June 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cancer Council of Reno County is now accepting donations for its 2023 Purse Auction.Totes Clutches Backpacks Beach Bags Children’s Bags Suitcases Duffels Designer Bags Briefcases Golf Bags Wristlets Coolers Diaper BagsCCRC’s annual Purse Auction takes place on Thursday, July... Read More.

The Public is Invited to TECH’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday

Tuesday, June 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Help TECH celebrate its 50th Anniversary at the TECH ALS and Art Studio on Thursday, June 8th. This building is located just west of the intersection of Avenue B and Main Street. Look for the gorgeous blue mural.The event is a come-and-go... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Juvenile Sex Charges

Tuesday, June 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On June 6th, 2023, the Special Operations Division and Investigations Division with the Hutchinson Police Department arrested William Eric Allen, 55, of Hutchinson, KS for 1) Indecent Solicitation of a child to commit or submit to an unlawful sex act 2)... Read More.

Kansas Doctors Warn of Cancer Drug Shortage

Monday, June 5

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — A national shortage of cancer drugs is forcing some Kansas doctors to ration medication. The Kansas News Service reports that supply chain issues have squeezed supplies of more than a dozen chemotherapy drugs. The shortage is hurting treatment for breast,... Read More.

Announcing the 2023-2024 Live Season Subscription Series at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is excited to announce the incredible lineup we have in store for the 2023 - 2024 live season. From comedy to rock, country music to funk and soul, and pop music to holiday favorites, we’ve got the... Read More.

Hutchinson Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Smallville Festival June 15-17, Registration Open for Several Events

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Join Hutch Rec in June as Hutchinson celebrates the 10th anniversary of becoming Smallville, Kansas.Smallville Festival kicks off on the Third Thursday, June 15th, where the proclamation is read, and Hutchinson, Kansas, will officially change its name to Smallville, Kansas; home... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested after His Father is Found with Stab Wounds

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson man who served time in prison for a 2007 crash involving a mobile meth lab was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder involving the alleged stabbing of his father.The Reno County Sheriff's Office said in a release... Read More.

Hutchinson TikToker Turns to Community

Monday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson-based tenant and chalk artist is turning to her online community for help in finding a new home after her chalk art ended up causing issues between her and her landlord.Kara Vaughn of Hutchinson is known for sharing videos of... Read More.

Land Management, Burn Training to Take Place June 8 & 9

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A series of Managing Brush Piles workshops will take place June 8-9 in Hutchinson and Burrton. The workshops are sponsored by the Kansas Prescribed Fire Council in partnership with Reno County Emergency Management, KSU Extension, USDA NRCS, and Kansas Forest Service.The... Read More.

Lyons Among 14 Communities to Receive Funding for the Creation of New Murals

Friday, June 2

By KansasCommerce.gov TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create 38 new murals and public art projects that... Read More.

Salvation Army’s Donut Day Contest a Success, Brings in Almost $7k

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – In celebration of National Donut Day Friday, the Hutchinson Salvation Army held a donut eating contest at their Thrift Store at B and Main Friday Morning. The event raised $6,555.By consuming 11 ¼ donuts in five minutes, Jared Heinen from Prairieland... Read More.

Marshall, Moran Outline Clash of Perspective on Federal Debt-limit Bill

Friday, June 2

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran found sufficient merit in the negotiated debt-ceiling bill to join the bipartisan majority voting in favor, while U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall voted against the deal because it didn’t include funding to enhance security... Read More.