Hutchinson News

Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of Nearly $50 Million of Infrastructure and Economic Development Grants

Tuesday, April 25

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday announced awardees for the second round of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. Thirty-eight awardees will receive a share of nearly $50 million in BASE grants, which will be used to address infrastructure... Read More.

Denison Takes Seat as President of USD 308 Board of Education

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education elected a new Vice President and welcomed Kail Denison as the new President at their meeting on Monday (April 24, 2023). Following the approval of the resignation of Greg Meredith from his seat as Board President... Read More.

Dillons is Now Hiring for Spring, Summer, and Beyond

Tuesday, April 25

WICHITA, Kan. - Dillons Food Stores today announced it is now hiring for positions with full-time and part-time across its retail stores. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at jobs.dillons.com and then participate in the division-wide hiring event at all store locations on Thursday,... Read More.

Registration is Open for the Annual Space to Grieve Kids Kamp at The Cosmosphere

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Registration is open for Hospice & Home Care of Reno County’s Space to Grieve Kids Kamp. Children ages 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to attend.The annual one-day camp will be held June 17th at... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Hires Downton & Grants Coordinator

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Sarah Diamond has been hired as the Downtown & Grants Coordinator.Diamond brings an extensive background in grant writing, fundraising, and volunteer development. Her experience includes working with small businesses and non-profits across... Read More.

Moran Wants to Alter College Financial Aid Law to Benefit Farm, Small Business Families

Monday, April 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas endorsed legislation repealing a new federal formula for determining student financial aid that could lower college assistance to children of parents operating small businesses or family farms.The controversy arose with development of... Read More.

Kansas Wants to Make It Easier to Hire Out-of-State Teachers

Monday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is joining a fledgling effort that could one day make it easier to hire teachers from other states. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that a bill that Governor Laura Kelly signed last week makes Kansas the latest member of the... Read More.

Kansas Releases March Jobs Numbers

Monday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The state of Kansas has released its latest labor market report. The report for March shows a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9%, which remains unchanged from February.The department says the state’s seasonally-adjusted total non-farm jobs have increased by 37,000 over... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Flat Tax Plan, Proposes One-time $800M Rebate

Monday, April 24

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday she was vetoing a flat tax package that predominantly favors the most wealthy Kansans and proposing instead a one-time rebate of $450 per taxpayer.The GOP-dominated Legislature passed a plan in... Read More.

State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023.The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Water Funding Plan

Friday, April 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed into law a bipartisan funding plan to preserve water. The plan helps address a growing water crisis in the western part of the state.The new Kansas law adds $35 million this year for state... Read More.

Kansas Revenue Forecast Expects Surplus to Grow to $3 billion, Pending Tax Cuts

Friday, April 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Budget analysts and economists expect cooling inflation and modest growth to push state revenues slightly higher than expected over the next couple of years, preserving a surplus cushion of billions of dollars.The projection is expected to shape... Read More.