Hutchinson News

McPherson and Saline County Gain Population, Reno County Population Declines

Monday, August 25

Population estimates for 2024 from the Kansas Division of Budget indicate a sizable uptick in population. The data indicates a population increase of 30,600 people from 2023 to 2024, ten times that shown in the prior year.The city of McPherson was one of some... Read More.

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

Sunday, August 24

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Stafford County man died in a Friday night crash in far northeast Stafford County.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Adam Bellindir, 33, of Hudson.Bellindir's car was eastbound on Northeast 160th Street about ¾ mile west of Northeast... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty.The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Agribusiness Committee Seeks Community Investment for 31st Annual Kids Ag Day

Friday, August 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee is seeking community support for its 31st Annual Kids Ag Day, a signature event that exemplifies the Chamber's Elevate GBK strategic plan in action.Scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, Kids Ag Day will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Friday, August 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 22, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities in honor of 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown who passed away on Thursday,... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

Friday, August 22

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band:James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.

Wifco Steel Products Announces Major Expansion, New Technology, and Local Impact

Thursday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wifco Steel Products is proud to announce significant investment and innovation in its manufacturing capabilities — marking a new era of growth, diversification, and community impact in Reno County.Now in operation is a state-of-the-art 12KW Amada America fiber laser equipped with... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Cheney State Park Marina, Reno County

Thursday, August 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Cheney State Park Marina public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Basement Electrical Fire

Thursday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Crews responded to 20 West Campbell Street for a structure fire this morning at 9:43 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke showing from a small residential structure. Crews made entry into the home and found a smoldering electrical... Read More.

Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning Receive Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Small Business of the Month Award

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber is pleased to present the August Small Business of the Month Award to Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning.Ron Sturgeon began his career at Stevens, Inc., where he worked for 16 years. But the day after his youngest... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Transition of Smallville Festival to Original Founder

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Since 2015, Hutchinson Recreation Commission (Hutch Rec) has organized and hosted the annual Smallville Festival, an event that celebrates Hutchinson as Smallville, Kansas from the Superman comic books.Hutch Rec assumed leadership of the festival at the request of its founding members,... Read More.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.