Hutchinson News

13 Days of Christmas at the Cosmosphere, Holiday Hours, and The Polar Express

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with a wonderful variety of Christmas activities every day from December 12th through December 24th, 2025.Starting December 12th, the Cosmosphere will be switching to our holiday hours. We will be open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm,... Read More.

Parade, Festival, Santa & More – Let’s Light Up Hutch!

Monday, December 1

Saturday, December 6 • Downtown Hutchinson Make December 6 a full day of holiday joy in Downtown Hutchinson! We’re filling the streets with festive fun from morning to night — from gingerbread decorating with Santa to horse-drawn carriage rides, downtown shopping, live theatre, family activities... Read More.

Evergy Urges Space Heater Safety as Winter Weather is Here

Monday, December 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 1, 2025) — Cold weather is here, and Evergy urges customers to be safe when using space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports space heaters cause more than 20,000 housefires each... Read More.

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to 700 Block of Avenue C for Garage Fire

Sunday, November 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 3:40 p.m. the Hutchinson Fire Department was called to 719 E Avenue C for a garage fire. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from the garage. Crews made an aggressive interior attack on the garage where they found fire... Read More.

Hutchinson Garage Fire Contained, One Hospitalized for Smoke Inhalation

Wednesday, November 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 6:55 a.m. the Hutchinson Fire Department was called to the 3500 block of Blanchard SW for a structure fire.Upon the arrival of the first fire engine, they found an attached garage that had heavy smoke coming from it.The crew made... Read More.

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Wednesday, November 26

The 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Tourism Award was awarded to Holly Lofton, Director of the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland personally presented Lofton with the award during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference.This annual award was established... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Invites Year-End Giving to Help Kansans Live Independently

Tuesday, November 25

PRATT, DODGE CITY & HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 2025) — As the year comes to a close, Beyond Barriers is inviting community members to make a year-end contribution to help individuals with disabilities and aging Kansans achieve greater independence across the 60 counties it serves. In 2025... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Launches Holiday Giving Promotion Beginning This Weekend

Tuesday, November 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is kicking off the season of giving this weekend following Thanksgiving with a special community-focused promotion. Patrons who bring a non-perishable food item to the theatre will receive a free popcorn coupon—valid during the December Christmas Film... Read More.

Temporary Road Closure on N. Plum Street for Storm Line Repair Beginning December 8th

Tuesday, November 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [November 25, 2025]- The City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will begin repairs on Monday, December 8, to address a failure in the stormwater line crossing N. Plum Street between East 3rd Avenue and East 4th Avenue. Due to the severity of... Read More.

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

Tuesday, November 25

SALINA, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote Salina City Commissioners have set Feb. 24 for a mail ballot election on repeal of the city's pit bull ban. The election comes about after a petition was validated calling for the election to repeal the ban... Read More.

Nearly 80 Reno County Students Gain Career Experience Through Disability Mentoring Day

Tuesday, November 25

HUTCHINSON, KS — Nearly 80 students from schools across Reno County participated in this year’s Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) in Hutchinson, hosted by Beyond Barriers on October 15. The event connected high school students with disabilities to local businesses for hands-on career exploration and... Read More.