Hutchinson News

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care

Thursday, April 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly shot down a scientifically unsound “abortion reversal” bill, one of several pieces of legislation she rejected in a round of vetoes met with outrage from Republicans. Kelly announced her veto of House Bill 2264 Wednesday.... Read More.

No Mandatory Jail Time for Kansans with Suspended, Revoked Driver’s Licenses

Thursday, April 20

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill to remove mandatory jail time for Kansans caught driving with a suspended or revoked license. People can lose their licenses because of issues like unpaid fines. If they’re caught driving without a valid license,... Read More.

Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas

Thursday, April 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - As many as five Tornado Warnings were issued for northeast Kansas Wednesday night, affecting a number of counties. The National Weather Service says Tornado Warnings were issued for Lyon, Morris, Chase, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Clay, Marshall and Nemaha... Read More.

April’s Third Thursday Has the Cure for Spring Fever

Wednesday, April 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Cure that Spring Fever by going outdoors at April's Third Thursday, Thursday, April 20th. There will be plenty of fun activities in Downtown Hutchinson like performances throughout the evening by Family Community Theatre at the Avenue A Gazebo, Touch-A-Truck on Main Street,... Read More.

Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21

Wednesday, April 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - Buildings and other locations across Kansas will be lit up in orange lights to help raise awareness of work zone safety for the week of April 17-21. Numerous KDOT buildings across the state will be lit in orange in honor of National... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Brings Harvey to the Stage this Weekend, Registration Underway for Summer Academy

Wednesday, April 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The classic comedy “Harvey” takes the stage this weekend at the Family Community Theatre in Hutchinson. Prepare to laugh and have a good time. Written by American playwright Mary Chase, Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of... Read More.

Kansas Governor Announces New State Park, other Laws on Insurance, Fishing Permits and Donations

Wednesday, April 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA< Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law a bill establishing Lehigh Portland Trails as a state park, adding the Allen County nature area to the list of 27 other state parks. The park is built on the site of... Read More.

Drought Conditions Persist in Some Parts of the Midwest, Great Plains

Wednesday, April 19

By Harvest Public Media / Xcaret Nuñez KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Spring is the time for planting crops and turning cows out to graze — yet in parts of the central U.S., dry conditions are upending the growing season. Missouri, Wisconsin and... Read More.

Deadline is Coming Up for Reno County Museum’s T-shirt Design Contest

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Two weeks are left to enter the Reno County Museum’s t-shirt design contest. You don't need to be a professional artist to enter, but you do need to use the link below to read more about the contest and the rules. Your... Read More.

Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You

Tuesday, April 18

KANSAS – Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

Tuesday, April 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill unanimously passed by the Kansas Legislature to remove the statute of limitations on criminal prosecution and extend opportunity to file lawsuits related to allegations of childhood abuse. A coalition of women joined... Read More.

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

Tuesday, April 18

WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care

No Mandatory Jail Time for Kansans with Suspended, Revoked Driver’s Licenses

Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas

April’s Third Thursday Has the Cure for Spring Fever

Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21

Family Community Theatre Brings Harvey to the Stage this Weekend, Registration Underway for Summer Academy

Kansas Governor Announces New State Park, other Laws on Insurance, Fishing Permits and Donations

Drought Conditions Persist in Some Parts of the Midwest, Great Plains

Deadline is Coming Up for Reno County Museum’s T-shirt Design Contest

Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

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