Hutchinson News

USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Naloxone Advocacy, New Technology, and Facility Updates

Tuesday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, addressing student advocacy, safety technology, and significant facility updates, including the nearing completion of the Lil’ Hawks Childcare Center. Gabriel Marcum, the 2026 Boys & Girls... Read More.

House Republican’s Bill Takes Aim at Kansas School Employees Who Support Bond Issues

Tuesday, January 27

TOPEKA — A lawmaker’s personal grievances took center stage in a hearing over his proposed legislation to scrutinize communication from public schools about bond issues. Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, said House Bill 2451 would strengthen existing law that prohibits public employees from... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces New Administrative Assistant

Tuesday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) is pleased to welcome Kate Irelan as its new Administrative Assistant. A Hutchinson resident for 20 years, Irelan brings experience in marketing and administrative roles across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She is actively involved in... Read More.

Students Prepare to Pitch Business Ideas in Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Monday, January 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Students from across Reno County will compete in the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 10, 2026, at the Stringer Fine Arts Center. These young entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges and participate in a tradeshow to show... Read More.

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.

USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Naloxone Advocacy, New Technology, and Facility Updates

House Republican’s Bill Takes Aim at Kansas School Employees Who Support Bond Issues

United Way of Reno County Announces New Administrative Assistant

Students Prepare to Pitch Business Ideas in Reno County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Senator Marshall Announces Partnership for Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

Hutchinson Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire

Free Entrepreneurship Opportunities through StartUp Hutch

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

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

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

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

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

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