Hutchinson News

Senator Marshall Announces Partnership for Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

Monday, January 26

Andover, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), Kansas Community Colleges, and the Kansas National Guard will sign a proclamation establishing a partnership to develop more cybersecurity professionals across Kansas. Senator Marshall visited the Butler Community College cybersecurity program to see the important... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire

Sunday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 100BLK of West 7th . Crews arrived to find a small fire working in the attic space of a 2-story, balloon frame residence. Crews were able to... Read More.

Free Entrepreneurship Opportunities through StartUp Hutch

Sunday, January 25

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — There are two upcoming entrepreneurship opportunities available in the community through StartUp Hutch. These programs are designed to support both ALICE households and youth in Reno County by building skills, confidence, and pathways to economic mobility. Ice House Entrepreneurship Program... Read More.

Joe Pfannenstiel Named Ad Astra Radio’s January Classroom Hero, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Friday, January 23

INMAN, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Joe Pfannenstiel, longtime coach, teacher and school counselor at Inman Jr/Sr High School, as this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced fourteen Kansas communities have secured over $45.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. “The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

Friday, January 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [January 23, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that West Avenue A from South Adams Street to South Madison Street will reopen to eastbound and westbound traffic on Tuesday, January 27, at noon. This reopening marks a significant milestone... Read More.

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

Friday, January 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in Kansas and the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow across parts of the... Read More.

Salvation Army of Reno County Opens Warming Center for the Weekend

Friday, January 23

HUTCHISON, Kan. (Jan. 23, 2026) - The Salvation Army of Reno County is doing more than wishing people to be warm. Their warming center at 700 N Walnut will open beginning today when it opens at 8am. Their weekly warming center hours will be... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Board Members

Thursday, January 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to welcome Jodie Hess and Jeremy Stauffacher as new members of its Board of Directors. Both bring valuable professional experience and a strong commitment to community service which will support the mission and... Read More.

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.