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Hutchinson City Council Notes: Council Votes in Favor of Not Reinstall Traffic Signals at 30th And Lucille

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On a 3-2 vote, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday effectively ended any effort to reinstall traffic signals at the 30th and Lucille intersection in northeast Hutchinson. Signals were temporarily installed there during a bridge replacement on 43rd Avenue but were removed last... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Patrons Overwhelmingly Vote Down Proposed Bond Issue

Wednesday, April 5

BUHLER, Kan. – Voters in the Buhler USD 313 District rejected a proposed eight $8 million bond issue in a special election Tuesday. Unofficial numbers from the Reno County Clerk's office indicated 954 votes against to 578 votes in favor, a 62-38 percent margin... Read More.

Hutchinson Firefighters Busy, Work 4 Fires Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson firefighters responded to four separate structure fires Tuesday evening. The first call came at 5:37 p.m. for the report of a residential home with smoke coming from the rear at 715 E 56th Ave. Crews performed an aggressive interior attack and... Read More.

Tuesday is Election Day for Voters in the Buhler USD 313 School District

Tuesday, April 4

BUHLER, Kan. – Tuesday, April 4 is election day for residents in the Buhler USD 313 school district. The lone line item on the ballot is the proposed $8 million bond issue for district improvements. If approved, planned projects include the creation of new classroom... Read More.

High Fire Danger on Tuesday, Reno County Landfill Not be Accepting Any Burnt Materials

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With a Fire Weather Watch in place for Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials. The facility’s high wind possible could also mean an early closure. The National Weather Service in... Read More.

Reno County Residents Can Register to Receive Notifications from Emergency Alert System

Tuesday, April 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Residents can get emergency and non-emergency notifications from Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications through the free Everbridge Resident Alerts system. To receive these notifications, you must opt-in by entering your contact information and subscribe to notifications. If you are already... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Signs Four Bills, Including Tweak to First-Time Homebuyer Savings Program

Tuesday, April 4

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation Friday adjusting a 2021 state law allowing for creation of first-time homebuyer savings accounts to make it easier for financial institutions to distribute money to a beneficiary when an account holder passed... Read More.

Parental Rights Bill Passes Kansas Senate

Tuesday, April 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas lawmakers have advanced a bill that allows parents to remove their child from any classroom lesson or activity the parents view as inappropriate. The Kansas Senate voted 23-17 to pass the bill, which is a weaker version of the... Read More.

Award-Winning Christian Artists Perform at Kansas State Fair September 13

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Renowned Christian artist and songwriter Matthew West will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, September 13. He’ll be joined by up-and-coming Christian artist Anne Wilson. Matthew West is a prolific artist, scoring 25 number-one hits. He’s a five-time Grammy... Read More.

Hutchinson Elementary Schools Come Together for Collaborative Staff Training

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Three USD 308 elementary schools came together for a specialized professional development event for staff on Friday, March 31, 2023. Faris Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and McCandless Leadership Academy, combined forces to host an immersive staff training event called Ed Camp REGULATE. March... Read More.

Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant, a County Collaboration

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On April 15, 2023 the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Reno County Child Care Task Force will host an open meeting with all organizations interested in being a part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’... Read More.

Woman Hit, Injured Monday Morning on Woodie Seat Freeway

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched Monday morning to the Woodie Seat Freeway, southbound near the on-ramp from Avenue F, for a motor vehicle vs pedestrian crash. It... Read More.