Hutchinson News

StartUp Hutch Offers Ice House Program to Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets

Monday, January 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Aspiring entrepreneurs can gain valuable skills and insights through the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, an eight-week in-person course hosted by StartUp Hutch and Network Kansas. Running weekly from January 29 to March 26, this program is designed for low-income individuals looking... Read More.

HutchCC to Host 51st Annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival Featuring Grammy Winner Brian Lynch

Monday, January 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts department, with support from the Kansas Creative Arts Commission, will kick off its spring schedule with the annual Bryce Luty Jazz Festival concert on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm in the Stringer Fine Arts... Read More.

Harvey County Bridge Project to Close I-135 Lanes This Week

Monday, January 12

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Drivers in Harvey County should plan for a temporary closure this week as the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) continues work on the 36th Street bridge replacement. KDOT officials announced that both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 135 at 36th... Read More.

Two Dogs Found Deceased in Hutchinson Duplex Fire, No Injuries Reported

Sunday, January 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 1000 block of North Plum Saturday evening at approximately 6:55 p.m. First arriving fire crews found minimal smoke showing from the outside of a single-story duplex. As crews entered the home,... Read More.

Early Project Guidance with Development Review

Saturday, January 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 9, 2026) — The City of Hutchinson now offers Development Review, a service designed to make the development process clearer, more coordinated, and easier to navigate. Development Review provides an opportunity to meet with City staff early in the development process to... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes New Downtown Revitalization Manager

Friday, January 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan – (January 9, 2026)- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that Scott Cooley has joined the City as its new Downtown Revitalization Manager, effective January 5. The Downtown Revitalization Manager position was created to provide focused leadership for the City’s downtown... Read More.

Reno County Salvation Army Continues Seasonal Fundraising Efforts After Dedicated Red Kettle Campaign

Friday, January 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jan. 9, 2026) - The Salvation Army of Reno County has ended its Red Kettle Campaign and the count is in. After just over 30 days of bell ringing, it has all come to a close. The Salvation Army has counted its... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Wednesday, January 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.

The Cosmosphere Announces New Board Members for 2026

Tuesday, January 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Foundation Board and Governing Board for 2026, welcoming leaders whose experience and dedication will help advance the organization’s mission of Inspiring the Future through Space Exploration. Joining the Cosmosphere... Read More.

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Monday, January 5

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents have more opportunities to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next month. A two-day Planning & Design Workshop for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, is set for Feb. 3-4. Community... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Friday, January 2

GREELEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Greeley County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Tribune man. The whereabouts of 77-year-old Juan Arias Vasquez are unknown, and public assistance is requested to help locate him. Vasquez was... Read More.