Hutchinson News

Hutch Chamber to Host Hutchinson City Council Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 3, 2025) – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for candidates running in the upcoming Hutchinson City Council election. The forum will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College... Read More.

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Wednesday, September 3

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, Sept. 5! Prepare for your fair trip by following the steps below. Buy Your Gate Tickets in Advance Save 30% today when you buy tickets online, at your local Dillons, or at the ticket office. Offer valid... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Kicks Off Community-Wide Campaign, With Goal to Raise $1.35M

Wednesday, September 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County will launch its 2025-2026 community-wide campaign on Friday, Sept. 5, and leading the charge this year are co-chairs Rion and Darcy Rhoades. With a goal of raising $1.35M, the funds donated this season will support over... Read More.

Reno Co. Residents Invited to Shape Year Two of Love Where You Live Data

Tuesday, September 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Feedback from Reno County residents is needed as the second Love Where You Live Resident Perception Survey kicks off.The survey is the first phase of Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Love Where You Live Community Empowerment Initiative, a three-year effort now entering... Read More.

Kids Collective Launches, Strengthens Reno County’s Child Care System

Tuesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new nonprofit is now up and running to address the critical challenges facing Reno County’s childcare system. Kids Collective Child Care Network, born out of the work of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, will provide long-term, sustainable solutions... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor to Induct Three

Tuesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2025-2026 class of the Wall of Honor at Hutchinson High School features a trio of HHS alumni.The honorees are Brett Ballard, class of 1998; Glenna Burden, class of 1991; and Dwight Hemmerling, class of 1966.Sponsored by the HHS Alumni Association... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Customers to be Prepared During National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 2

KANSAS, Mo. (September 2, 2025) — September is National Preparedness Month. Evergy encourages customers to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for the change in seasons.Customer preparationDownload Evergy’s mobile app to easily report and track outages. The app is available for download... Read More.

Agencies Continue Response to Underground Gas Release

Friday, August 29

Local and state agencies continue to investigate the source of an underground gas release near Southeast 10th and Logan in the new Fox Ridge housing development. The homes in the area are not in danger.Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency... Read More.

Kansas School Districts Facing Over $11 Million in Medicaid Reimbursements

Friday, August 29

Seventy percent of Kansas' public school districts will have to repay some $11.2 million in overpayments from Medicaid. Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment Janet Stanek told a legislative budget committee Tuesday the payments amount to 4.4 percent of what was paid out in... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety for Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 29

The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists.The Patrol is participating in... Read More.

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

Friday, August 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.