Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Community College to Host Annual Career Connections Job Fair

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A... Read More.

13 Participants Receive Growing Rural Businesses Certificate

Friday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (StartUp Hutch) - Thirteen entrepreneurs from Reno County have successfully graduated from the "Growing Rural Businesses" program, an intensive eight-week series of workshops. The program was made possible through a partnership between StartUp Hutch, WSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship, and NetWork Kansas. “We strive... Read More.

Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

Friday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million of special needs funding to the bill. But lawmakers voted down the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Notes: Council Approves APRA Funds for Childcare Projects

Friday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City County Tuesday approved a contract with United Way of Reno County in connection with the nearly $1.8 million of ARPA funds the city committed last year for childcare projects. This will be combined with the $4.5 million being... Read More.

Grants Available to Help Rural Kansans Repair Their Homes Damaged By Snow Storms or Wild Fires in 2022

Thursday, March 23

TOPEKA, Kan. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by snow storms or wildfires in 2022.The homes must be located in Read More.

Next Hutch Chamber Legislative Forum is April 15

Thursday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the April Legislative Forum date:Saturday, April 15: 8:30 – 10:00 m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to participate... Read More.

Intersection of 11th and Adams in Hutchinson Temporary All-Way Stop

Thursday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On March 21st, the Public Works Street/Traffic division noticed that a traffic signal conduit was damaged by construction at the intersection of 11th and Adams. On March 22, 2023, temporary traffic control was installed (stop signs) making the intersection an all-way... Read More.

Public invited to Dive into Leadership with Ed O’Malley

Wednesday, March 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The board chairs of three community organizations invite the public to think of what’s possible when everyone in Reno County leads. An Evening With Ed O’Malley will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on March 29 at the Hutchinson Art Center, 405... Read More.

State KidWind Competition is Saturday in Topeka

Wednesday, March 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – 22 teams from 17 Kansas schools will compete this weekend in the KidWind Challenge state competition in Topeka. The KidWind Challenge is a fun way for students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and then competing in a... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Center’s Spring Consignment Art Auction is Saturday

Wednesday, March 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center’s Spring Consignment Art Auction is Saturday, March 25. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the auction begins at 1 p.m.Over 50 artworks produced by Kansas artists will be up for auction, with plenty of seating and light... Read More.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - The Ogallala Aquifer declined by an average of nearly two feet across western and central Kansas this past year. That’s roughly twice as much in 2022 as in the previous year. The ongoing drought has pushed farmers to use more water... Read More.

Kansas House Advances Bill Requiring Emergency Care of Infants Born Alive During Abortions

Wednesday, March 22

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas House overwhelming voted Wednesday to send legislation to the Kansas Senate mandating health professionals — under the threat of criminal prosecution — deliver emergency medical care to infants found to have a pulse or breathing... Read More.