Hutchinson News

Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Pretty Prairie Voters Approve Bond Proposals

Wednesday, May 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Voters in two Reno County school districts gave approval to bond proposals Tuesday. Unofficial results in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 indicated that their $7.6 million bond issue passed with 381 votes in favor to 301 against. Pretty Prairie USD 311... Read More.

Wheat Tour 2023 – Day 1

Wednesday, May 17

KANSAS - Approximately 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, traveled in 27 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s... Read More.

42.3 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday, May 17

By Axia Diaz, AAA News WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2023) AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of... Read More.

Kansas Honor Flight Car Show Coming Up in June

Wednesday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The 4th Annual Kansas Honor Flight Car Show in Hutchinson is June 24, 2023, 5-8 PM at Midway Motors 1200 E 30th Ave. Proceeds will help send to Kansas WWII, Korea and Vietnam Era Veterans on a 3-day trip to Washington DC to see their... Read More.

Salt City Splash to Open Memorial Day Weekend; Announces Summer 2023 Schedule

Wednesday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Salt City Splash is set to open Memorial Day weekend, with the first day of the 2023 season on Saturday, May 27. The Splash will also be open on Memorial Day Monday, May 29, but moving forward, will be closed on... Read More.

Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party! Coming to Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre

Wednesday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Round Room Live, in partnership with global branded entertainment leader Hasbro Inc., are thrilled to announce that Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party! will be bringing back the loveable, cheeky little piggy in a brand-new interactive production filled with dancing, singing and puddle... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Moves to Fire City Manager Kendal Francis

Tuesday, May 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the second time in just over a year the City of Hutchinson is searching for a new City Manager. On a 3-2 vote Tuesday, and following a lengthy executive session, the Hutchinson City Council voted to fire City Manager Kendal Francis... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Combining of Lincoln and McCandless

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education voted to approve the combining of Lincoln Elementary with McCandless Elementary at the special meeting on Monday (May 15, 2023). During the special meeting on Monday, parents, guardians, and taxpayers of USD 308 had the opportunity... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Kingman, Kingman County

Monday, May 15

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of untreated water from an unauthorized connection potentially... Read More.

K-State Expert Applauds Allocation for State’s Water Projects

Monday, May 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A pair of bipartisan water bills passed by the Kansas legislature and approved by Gov. Laura Kelly in late April are “exciting news” for residents across the state, said a Kansas State University water expert. Susan Metzger, director of the Read More.

Seal Coating Work to Begin Tuesday in Hutchinson’s Downtown Area

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Construction work on several streets in Hutchinson’s downtown area is set to begin Wednesday. Seal coating work is expected to run through May 23rd, with street closings implemented while segments are completed.Crews will first focus on 2nd Ave and Sherman St... Read More.

New Report Estimates Rise in Kansas Employment, GDP over Coming Months

Monday, May 15

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The unemployment rate in Kansas is expected to decrease in 2024, with the state poised to add thousands of new jobs, according to new employment predictions.Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research released an Read More.