Hutchinson News

More Reno County Road Changes Coming with K-14 Realignment Project

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nickerson Road from West 95th Avenue to West 108th Avenue (Rice/Reno county line) is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 as part of ongoing work on the K-14 realignment project.At Nickerson Road, ramps leading to the new K-14 alignment... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested Following Chase for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Opiates

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson man was taken into custody on Wednesday for possessing stolen property and opiates.Reno County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a stolen tag on a vehicle traveling East on 4th St around K14 shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday,... Read More.

Closed portion of 56th Avenue Near Hutchinson is Reopening

Thursday, March 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A section of 56th Avenue northwest of Hutchinson is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 after being closed since October 2021 to allow for construction of the K-14 realignment.That portion of 56th Avenue extends from the existing junction with... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Offers Resource Guide to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Thursday, March 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Due to the recent layoffs in at HRMC and Sonoco, the Hutch Chamber is posting a Job Seeker Resource Guide as a way to connect job seekers with employers who may have positions open currently.As always, job seekers are encouraged to... Read More.

The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday, March 11th at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Topic sessions ranging from growing herbs and vegetables to new annual plants and gardening for pollinators will start at 9 a.m. and... Read More.

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

Wednesday, March 8

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test... Read More.

African Children’s Choir to Perform at Grace Bible Church on March 17

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The African Children’s Choir will perform their “Just As I Am” hymns tour at a free concert at Grace Bible Church on Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Grace Bible Church is located at 1221 E. 33rd Ave in Hutchinson. A free-will... Read More.

Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council Awards Grants

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to seven organizations at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

Tuesday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday on a 3-2 vote agreed to proceed with the long-discussed remodeling project at the Reno County Courthouse. The decision comes with changes from a proposal that had been recommended earlier.Deleted from the plans to save on expenses... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairing Roadway After Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The water line on 17th Ave, east of Apple Lane has been repaired and street repair has begun. The Street Division plans to complete the street repair by Monday, March 13th.Weather permitting, the road will be opened Monday, March 20th after... Read More.

Jerry Jacobs, Former HCC Football Player and Current NFL Player, to Visit Hutchinson

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson welcomes Jerry Jacobs, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, back to where his NFL journey began, Gowan’s Stadium.Jacobs’ path to the NFL started in a place where many promising football careers end: in junior college.... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Sonoco Paper Closing Its Doors, Plant’s 116 Workers Notified Monday

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson industry is closing its doors, leaving 116 people out of work. Employees of Sonoco Paper were informed Monday morning of plans to close the plant. Sonoco officials have not yet responded to requests for comment from As Astra News.... Read More.