Hutchinson News

Smoky Valley Teacher Finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Sunday, April 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Gretchen Elliott, an art teacher at Smoky Valley High School, and Erin Pittenger, an elementary teacher at St. George Elementary School were named Region 1 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award program during a ceremony Saturday, April... Read More.

HFD Battles Strong Winds to Fight Carey Blvd Fire Late Friday

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire crews responded late Friday to 1715 Carey Blvd for a report of a structure fire in an attached garage. First arriving crews encountered heavy smoke showing from the front door and fire coming out the side door of the... Read More.

30th and Halstead Intersection Temporarily a Four-way Stop

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A recent traffic accident at 30th and Halstead in Hutchinson has the forced removal of the signal pole at the northeast corner of the intersection. According to Hutchinson Public Works, stop signs have been put in place, making the intersection temporarily a... Read More.

March Classroom Hero Recipient Betsy Dutton Comes from a Family of Teachers

Friday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Betsy Dutton teaches Speech, Debate/Forensics, and Theatre at Sterling High School. She is retiring this year after 41 years in education,... Read More.

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Friday, March 31

Written by Marsha Boswell, Kansas Wheat MANHATTAN, Kan. - Wheat farmers are, by nature, optimistic, but that optimism is starting to wane in southwest Kansas, where much of the wheat that was drilled last fall has yet to emerge. Only 19% of the Kansas wheat crop... Read More.

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Making It Easier to Get Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Requirements

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Senate has approved a bill making it easier to get a religious exemption from vaccine requirements. The bill makes it harder for childcare facilities, schools and employers to require vaccinations because it would be easier to get an... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive following an attempted abortion. Those births are rare, but sometimes occur after late-term abortions. Critics say the bill could force doctors to take infants who... Read More.

Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Threat of Wildland Fires

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster emergency due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. Friday's verbal declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any... Read More.

Reno County Fire Crews Responded Thursday to a Grass Fire Northwest of Abbyville

Friday, March 31

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Fire Crews responded Thursday afternoon to a small grass fire in western Reno County. A 911 call was made shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday to report a small 10x10 fire in the north ditch in the area of US-50 and... Read More.

One Man Found Dead, Another in Critical Condition Thursday at a Home East of Hesston

Friday, March 31

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One man was found dead, another in critical condition following a call for medical assistance Thursday east of Hesston. Law enforcement and EMS were dispatched Thursday afternoon when acquaintances called 911 after finding two men unresponsive in a home in the... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works to Begin Crack Sealing on 2nd Avenue

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - 2nd Avenue between Adams Street and Poplar Street will be closed to traffic in increments beginning on Thursday, March 30th. The street will be closed for crack sealing one block at a time. Each block is only anticipated to be closed for... Read More.

Reno County Museum Holding T-shirt Design Contest

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Museum is holding a t-shirt design contest. Your prompt is what would our concert shirt look like if Reno County Museum was a band? What kind of band would the museum be; maybe a 90s Boyband, Heavy Metal, or Bluegrass?... Read More.

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Smoky Valley Teacher Finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

HFD Battles Strong Winds to Fight Carey Blvd Fire Late Friday

30th and Halstead Intersection Temporarily a Four-way Stop

March Classroom Hero Recipient Betsy Dutton Comes from a Family of Teachers

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Making It Easier to Get Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Requirements

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure

Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Threat of Wildland Fires

Reno County Fire Crews Responded Thursday to a Grass Fire Northwest of Abbyville

One Man Found Dead, Another in Critical Condition Thursday at a Home East of Hesston

Hutchinson Public Works to Begin Crack Sealing on 2nd Avenue

Reno County Museum Holding T-shirt Design Contest

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