Hutchinson News

USD 308 Honors Teachers and Staff at Convocation

Tuesday, August 15

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Hutchinson Public Schools welcomed back teachers and staff at their annual Convocation event on Wednesday, August 9th. Held at the Sports Arena, this event featured guest speaker, Debra Teufel, President of the Hutch Chamber, an awards ceremony... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

Hit and Run Injury Accident

Tuesday, August 15

By the Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 8/15/2023 at 2:48 A.M., Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 800 block of West 5th Ave., for a report of a vehicle striking a... Read More.

B-Well 5K and One Mile Walk at Buhler Frolic

Monday, August 14

By Buhler Public Schools and Buhler Frolic Attention 5K Fans: Buhler Public Schools and the Buhler Frolic are working together to host a 5K and One Mile Walk at the Buhler Frolic this year on Saturday, Oct. 7. We are inviting the runners, joggers, walkers, or walkers... Read More.

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

Monday, August 14

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,... Read More.

Leake Sisters of Sterling to be Featured in Times Square

Sunday, August 13

Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake to Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation By the National Down Syndrome Society NEW YORK —Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake of Sterling, Kansas, will appear in the bright lights of... Read More.

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more. Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along with the new frequency, KGBK has... Read More.

Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones

Friday, August 11

By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home. Eric Meyer, owner and... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress

Friday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began life-saving measures. Shortly after that he was pronounced dead by... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 11

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look... Read More.

Kansas Has Five Drive-In Movie Theaters; a Sixth May Be Coming Soon

Friday, August 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — People of a certain age will remember drive-in movie theaters. Once wildly popular across the country, drive-in movie theaters have largely disappeared. However, there are still a few places in Kansas where you can enjoy this entertainment experience. Read More.

New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings

Friday, August 11

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Aug. 10 that $1.5 million will be available for a fourth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities... Read More.