Hutchinson News

Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent

Monday, January 30

INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448.Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in Madison/Virgil USD 386 in... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Pushes Tougher Penalties for Fentanyl Distribution

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Attorney General Kris Kobach wants to crack down on fentanyl in Kansas by creating new, harsher sentencing laws for people who sell drugs laced with fentanyl. Over 500 Kansans have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2015. It is often combined... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in revenue a... Read More.

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers. But with a prolonged... Read More.

The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Monday, January 30

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools. The “headcount” of students with disabilities, regardless of how much time they... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Gears Up for 2023

Monday, January 30

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Two-thirds of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and others -- can be prevented by lifestyle changes.So, each year about this time, Sharolyn Jackson gets pretty excited about a program that... Read More.

Scuffle Over Kelly Nominee to Court of Appeals Foreshadows Bigger Fight Over Supreme Court

Monday, January 30

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate unanimously confirmed Kansas Court of Appeals nominee Rachel Pickering despite alarms set off by Republicans about judicial criticism leveled against her decisions as appellate defense counsel in a 15-year-old criminal case.The Republican-dominated Senate voted... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Late Sunday Garage Fire

Monday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 10:12 PM Sunday the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 3809 Queens PL for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responding found a half ton truck on fire, with the fire extending to the garage. Crews made a fast attack on... Read More.

K-State Sets Dates for Junior Swine, Meat Goat Events

Saturday, January 28

K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has announced that it will be hosting two in-person junior producer days in the Spring, 2023.University officials said K-State Junior Swine Producer Day will be Saturday, March 11, and K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day... Read More.

Wildfire Mitigation Planned for Areas North and East of Hutchinson

Saturday, January 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department announced this week that they will be conducting firing operations north and east of Hutchinson. The areas north of Hutchinson will include Plum Street between 69th and 108th Avenues and 82nd Avenue from Plum Street to Monroe... Read More.

Catholic Schools Week Highlights the Importance of Catholic Education

Saturday, January 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Holy Cross Catholic School and Trinity Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, along with Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wichita, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This year’s theme is “Faith, Excellence, and Service.”“Catholic Schools Week provides... Read More.

Two Men and a Dog Rescued from Cheney Lake After Boat Capsizes

Saturday, January 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Two men and a dog were rescued early Saturday morning after the boat they were in capsized on Cheney Lake. According to Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar, Fire District 9 was called out just after 6 a.m. after one... Read More.