Hutchinson News

Kyle Hardwick Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms for 2021 Reno County Murders

Sunday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kyle Hardwick will spend the remainder of his life in prison after being found guilty of the August 2021 murders of Marion Edward “Ed” Bates and Phillip Anstine.Reno County District Judge Keith Schroeder imposed two consecutive life sentences after a jury... Read More.

Support BGC Hutch through Great Futures Golf Classic on May 12th

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Registration is now open for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson’s Great Futures Golf Classic. The annual benefit is Friday, May 12th at Crazy Horse Golf Club.A limited number of spots are available, register your team here. The cost... Read More.

Guardians of the Children’s Kids Day at the Hutchinson Zoo is April 22nd

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Guardians of the Children Salt City has announced its 13th annual Kids Day at the Hutchinson Zoo on Saturday, April 22nd. Weather permitting, events will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guardians of the... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Packages new Flat Tax Rate with Quicker End to Food Tax

Friday, April 7

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers passed a tax cut package in the early Friday morning hours that fuses a flat tax rate for individual income with an accelerated reduction in the state sales tax on food, corporate tax breaks and... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Ditches Voucher Plan that Extended to Unregulated Private Schools

Friday, April 7

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Legislature canned a much-debated voucher program that would allow unregulated private schools to receive state dollars and put federal COVID-19 relief funds toward special education.The measure narrowly passed the House by 65-58 Thursday and failed in... Read More.

Kansas OKs Bill on Opting Kids out of LGBTQ-Themed Lessons

Friday, April 7

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a bill Thursday aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials, as a Democratic lawmaker whose vote was crucial to banning transgender female athletes from girls' and women's sports faced... Read More.

Dillon Lecture Series Continues April 18th, Will Feature Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Bill Self

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The next installment of the Dillon Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 18th, will feature Kansas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self.Self has guided his teams to 23-win seasons in 23 of the last 24 seasons dating back to 1998-99. For his... Read More.

Reno County is Hosting Hiring Event on April 20th

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County is putting on a Hiring Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th at the Reno County Courthouse. Bring your resume and cover letter and talk to the Reno County departments that interest you.Positions are currently... Read More.

Vitality Team of Reno County is now Bike Walk Hutch

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Vitality Team of Reno County will now be known as Bike Walk Hutch. Bike Walk Hutch is a group of engaged citizens passionate about cycling, walking, running, and trails in the Hutchinson and Reno County areas. This group works to promote... Read More.

Hutchinson Firefighters Work E Bigger Fire Late Wednesday

Thursday, April 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Firefighters responded to the 100 block of E Bigger St. late Wednesday for the report of a structure fire. The first arriving crews encountered a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the front.An interior search turned up with no... Read More.

2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run is April 22nd

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Bretz Injury Law will host the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run to benefit the Cancer Council of Reno County on Saturday, April 22nd.Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Salty Cycles in Hutchinson, with kickstands up at 10:30... Read More.

Kansas House Reverses Vote, Approves State-Run Presidential Primaries

Wednesday, April 5

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Dozens of the Kansas House members flip-flopped Tuesday to salvage a bill that was easily passed by the Kansas Senate and would authorize expenditure of as much as $5 million to stage a presidential preference primary next... Read More.