Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Fire Department Reminds Residents to be Vigilant as Fire Season Approaches

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – As fire season quickly approaches, the Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) reminds residents to be vigilant with any outside burning or anything that may produce sparks.HFD responded to multiple grass fires in Reno County on Monday.A burn permit must be obtained before... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Backs KCC Reform Bill in Quest to Bring Competitive Electric Rates to Kansas

Tuesday, February 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Spirit AeroSystems executive pleaded with the Kansas Senate to dramatically reform membership and operations of the Kansas Corporation Commission based on an assertion the three-member regulatory body was beholden to interests of utility companies to... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Minutes: Board Approves Suspended Batting Cages for HHS

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education approved the purchase of two new suspended batting cages for Hutchinson High School at their meeting on Monday (February 13, 2023).Director of Support Services, Robert Williams, and HHS Director of Athletics and Activities, Jon McLean,... Read More.

UPDATE: Water Line Break on E 17th Ave., Repairs Force Closure Until Feb. 27th

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the depth of the water line being repaired and the size of the excavation needed to make the repair, 17th Ave. between Apple Lane and 11th Ave. will remain closed until February 27th so road repairs can be made.###Original... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 BOE Extends Building Principal, Superintendent Contracts; Vocal Music Teacher Greg Bontrager Submits Resignation

Tuesday, February 14

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER, Kan. – The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education last night approved contract extensions for administrative staff including building principals and for Superintendent Cindy Couchman. All contracts were extended one year, which for Couchman extends her contract through... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Announces Layoffs

Tuesday, February 14

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Medical Center announced Monday it's laying off 85 employees. In a Statement, HRMC officials said the job reduction was a direct result of the healthcare landscape being profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing... Read More.

Hutchinson City Hall to Close Early on Wednesday, Feb. 15 for Safety Training

Monday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson City Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, so that staff can participate in an active shooter drill in cooperation with Hutchinson Police Department. Employees, who previously attended classroom training to prepare, will engage in a realistic... Read More.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6-10

Monday, February 13

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Live in Kansas and the Midwest for very long, and it becomes commonplace to expect a wide variety of spring and summer weather. Tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and lightning often... Read More.

Suspect Arrested After Shots Were Fired at Hutchinson Residence on Friday

Sunday, February 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One man is in custody after an early Friday morning incident where shots were fired into a southeast Hutchinson residence.Hutchinson Police Investigations Commander Lt. Dustin Loepp said officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of East 4th just... Read More.

Saturday, Feb. 11 College Basketball Scoreboard

Sunday, February 12

KCAC Women(21) Sterling 76, Kansas Wesleyan 66Saint Mary 72, Avila 51Tabor 50, Friends 41Ottawa 74, Oklahoma Wesleyan 51Bethany 99, Southwestern 46 KCAC MenKansas Wesleyan 87, Sterling 69Saint Mary 63, Avila 61Friends 67, Tabor 61Oklahoma Wesleyan 74, Ottawa 57(20) Southwestern 89, Bethany 63 Big 12 MenTexas 90,... Read More.

South Hutch Earns Second Bond Rating Upgrade in 11-Months

Friday, February 10

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Moody’s Investor Service announced it has upgraded the City of South Hutchinson’s bond rating for the second time in less than a year. It raised the City’s bond rating from A3 to A2 equaling the highest grade the City has... Read More.

MKC to Use KFB’s RKAP to Bring Kansans Career Opportunity through Apprenticeships in Agriculture

Friday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) announces the launch of an apprenticeship program to hire agricultural equipment operators, CDL drivers and operations specialists through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).“This apprenticeship program formalizes the training and opportunities for career growth that... Read More.