Hutchinson News

Central Christian Elementary School Principal Judy Parsons to Retire

Thursday, January 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School (CCS) announces the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Judy Parsons, elementary school principal, who will conclude her faithful service at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. After more than a decade of dedicated leadership, Mrs. Parsons leaves behind... Read More.

USD 310 Fairfield Closes Due to Spike in Illness

Wednesday, January 14

LANGDON, Kan. – Superintendent Richard Spencer of USD 310, Fairfield, has announced that school will be closed on Thursday, January 15th, and Friday, January 16th, due to a significant rise in student and staff illness. In a message to the community, Spencer stated the decision was... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Option Contract for Newton Depot

Wednesday, January 14

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000. The depot property... Read More.

Application Period Open for Hutchinson Community Foundation Scholarships

Wednesday, January 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Qualifying high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered annually at Hutchinson Community Foundation. The deadline to apply for the following scholarships is noon March 27. Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship Family... Read More.

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Announces New Board Members and Honors Outgoing Directors

Wednesday, January 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors while also recognizing and thanking three dedicated leaders whose terms are coming to a close. The organization welcomes Oscar Garcia, Andrew... Read More.

KCC will hold a public hearing on Reno County transmission line next week in Hutchinson

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled a public hearing on Evergy’s application for approval to site a 15-mile, 345 kV electric transmission line in Reno County. The proposed line would connect the future McNew natural gas plant, located near South McNew Road and... Read More.

Terry and Dee Bisbee Commit Gift to Support HutchCC Students and Programs

Wednesday, January 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association is honored to announce a $100,000 gift from longtime supporters Terry and Dee Bisbee, creating a new scholarship opportunity for students and providing critical support for key college programs. Through their generosity, the Bisbees have endowed... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic and United Way of Reno County Expand Reno Connections Partnership with New Location on Main Street

Tuesday, January 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic and United Way of Reno County (UWRC) are proud to announce the expansion of their ongoing partnership through Reno Connections, bringing vital community resources directly to more patients and families in Reno County. Since July 2025, Hutchinson Clinic has hosted... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species, that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department will conduct its annual mitigation burns on Wednesdays and Thursdays from January 21 through February 19, between 1100 and 1700 hours, weather permitting. These planned burns are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire risk and... Read More.

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Tuesday, January 13

K-State wildlife expert cautions against feeding, petting wild animals MANHATTAN, Kan. — Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing subtle physical changes that suggest the earliest stages of what scientists call “domestication syndrome,” but a Kansas State University wildlife expert cautions that the masked... Read More.