Hutchinson News

North Hutchinson Wildfire Update

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At this hour, all mutual aid, in county and out of county task forces have been released from the scene on North Plum. HFD is still on scene working a few hot spots and hay bale fires. Hutchinson crews will remain... Read More.

Evacuation Area Change

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (December 18, 2025 6 p.m.) — At 5:45 P.M., the evacuation order area will change. Evacuation area will be from 82nd to the 6600 Blk of North Plum and 69th East of Plum to Lorraine. Residents South of the 6600 Plum will have... Read More.

Division Chief of Operations, Hutchinson Fire Department Provides Update on Reno Co. Grass Fire

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - December 18, 2025 - In a press conference at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, Jeremy Unruh -Division Chief of Operations- said that the Hutchinson Fire Department was considering the fire contained at this time. At 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, the Hutchinson Fire Department... Read More.

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Thursday, December 18

The high winds are also hampering part of the wildfire response. The Kansas Forest Service said their firefighting aircraft are grounded today due to the high winds, which can make flying unsafe for pilots and reduce effectiveness of water drops. Because of this, firefighters... Read More.

Plum Street Fire Evacuation Order Issued, Press Conference to be Held at 4 PM at Hutchinson Fire Dept. Training Center

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (December 18, 2025) — An evacuation order is currently in place from Plum Street east to Halstead, north of 56th Street, out of an abundance of caution. The fire is located near 82nd Street, extending east of Blue Spruce Road toward Rolling Hills... Read More.

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

Thursday, December 18

2:37 p.m. - Evergy is reporting just over 5,000 customers without power. About 60 customers are off in Reno County, mostly on the south side of Hutchinson, the city of South Hutchinson, and south of south Hutchinson. Midwest Energy is reporting 283 customers without... Read More.

Kansas State Fairgrounds Opens Emergency Horse Shelter Due to Wildfire

Thursday, December 18

Hutchinson, Kan., December 18, 2025 – Due to the wildfire north of Hutchinson, the Kansas State Fairgrounds is accepting horses only for temporary emergency shelter, effective immediately and until further notice. Horse owners needing shelter may bring animals to the Fairgrounds by entering through Gate 10. Upon... Read More.

Reno County Fire North of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A grass fire has broken out in Reno County. The fire is expected to move rapidly, and some evacuations have begun. We will continue to update this post as information becomes available. Reno County Sheriff's Office - 1:16 p.m. - Sheriff’s... Read More.

Salvation Army Provides Holiday Help, Urges Financial Support to Meet Their Goal

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Is Christmas Cancelled? Not this year! The Salvation Army is giving out Christmas food Boxes and toys for Christmas today, Thursday December 18 from 9 AM to 5:00 PM. For 132 years, The Salvation Army has been giving toys... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent... Read More.

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (December 17, 2025) - MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING STATE v. WENDELL PAYTON RENO COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CASE NUMBER 25 CR 89 In the early morning hours of 02/01/2025, Hutchinson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1014 East 3rd Avenue in the city of... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy Available at Holiday Pop-Up Event

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Holiday Taffy Drive-Thru is being hosted by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise and Information Booth, which sits next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain, has been turned into a festive... Read More.

North Hutchinson Wildfire Update

Evacuation Area Change

Division Chief of Operations, Hutchinson Fire Department Provides Update on Reno Co. Grass Fire

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Plum Street Fire Evacuation Order Issued, Press Conference to be Held at 4 PM at Hutchinson Fire Dept. Training Center

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

Kansas State Fairgrounds Opens Emergency Horse Shelter Due to Wildfire

Reno County Fire North of Hutchinson

Salvation Army Provides Holiday Help, Urges Financial Support to Meet Their Goal

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

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