Hutchinson News

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

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 28th, a water line break was reported in the 2700 block of East 17th Ave. where 17th transitions to Airport Road. The break is on a 10-inch water line that was installed in 1967. Public Works Water Maintenance staff... Read More.

Wildland Grass Fire Season is Here: Be Prepared

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - March is upon us and so is the peak season for wildland fires in the Hutchinson and surrounding area. The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to encourage you to prepare yourself and your household by utilizing the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG)... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Works Early Wednesday Fire Suspected to be Arson

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Early Wednesday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 715 West 9th Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews reported a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home.As fire crews entered... Read More.

Stage 9 Hutch Opens March 9th with Barefoot in the Park

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Stage 9 Hutch is set to present Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, March 9th-11th and 16th-18th at Stage 9 in Downtown Hutchinson. This beloved comedy is not only hilariously funny.Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Learns More about HCTEA and Elementary Art

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard presentations on Career & Technical Education and Elementary Art at their meeting on Monday (February 27, 2023). February is Career & Technical Education Month, and student officers from Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy presented... Read More.

Two K-61 Bridges in Hutchinson will be Repaired

Monday, February 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Two K-61 bridges in Hutchinson will be repaired beginning around March 13.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will repair the K-61 bridge 1.2 miles north of the U.S. 50/K-61 junction. It is the first bridge north of Avenue G over... Read More.

Kansas Senate Approves Elimination of Taxes on IRA Income

Monday, February 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill eliminating state taxes on all income from retirement accounts, like Social Security and 401K accounts. The measure is now headed to the House for consideration.The change is estimated to add $260 million in... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department 2022 Recognition Awards

Monday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Saturday, February 25, 2022, the Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at the Hutchinson Fire Department Training Center to recognize some outstanding achievements in 2022.Department officers submitted recommendations for various awards for outstanding service in 2022. Rookie of... Read More.

Lecture Series at Dillon Nature Center Continues March 7th

Monday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Dillon Nature Center (DNC) invites you to the second Taylor’s Shady Lane Cabin Lecture of 2023 — The Importance of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, Tuesday, March 7th, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The guest speaker, Mike Oldham, Zoological Wildlife Refuge Manager at the Quivira... Read More.

Hudson Man Dies in Saturday Crash Near Partridge

Sunday, February 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – A Saturday afternoon crash in Southeast Reno County claimed the life of a Hudson Man.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Larry L. Christiansen, of Hudson, was northbound on Partridge Road and failed to... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $38,501 in Fund for Reno County Grants

Sunday, February 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $38,501 to six nonprofit organizations in January.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach... Read More.

Kansas Senate Supports Elimination of State, Local Food Sales Tax

Sunday, February 26

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate voted to remove all state and local sales taxes on food next year, in a last-minute reversal of an earlier proposal to curtail sales tax reductions for unhealthy food.Senators voted to eliminate... Read More.