Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Police Department, KBI Drug Task Force Arrest Three Individuals

Wednesday, December 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On December 29th, 2025, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Hutchinson suspected of distributing illegal narcotics. During the search, an illegal clandestine lab manufacturing operation was discovered. The Kansas Bureau... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 29, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been awarded $221 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding will strengthen rural... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Closes in on Campaign Goal

Tuesday, December 30

The United Way of Reno County is closing in on its campaign goal. To date, $1.156M has been raised and there is just under $200,000 left to raise. A single donation of any amount goes to work across multiple programs in the community. Ways to Make... Read More.

Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

Tuesday, December 30

NEWTON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Foundation has announced a change in their 2026 grant cycles, with applications to open on a quarterly basis. The 2026 opening dates will be Jan. 5, April 6, July 6 and Sept. 1. Funding amounts will vary each... Read More.

Chief Judge Daniel Gilligan of Reno County Appointed to Commission on Judicial Conduct

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Acting Chief Justice Eric Rosen signed orders reappointing two members to the Chief Judges Council and appointing a new member to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Chief Judges Council Reappointed to serve on the Chief Judges Council through December... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Names Matt Leary as Chief Executive Officer

Monday, December 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Leary as its new Chief Executive Officer. Leary brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of helping organizations strengthen operations, improve financial performance, and... Read More.

Strong Winds to Impact Central and Eastern Kansas Sunday into Monday

Saturday, December 27

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for much of central and eastern Kansas from 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday. The advisory covers all of central Kansas to the east of and including Harper, Kingman, Reno, Barton, and Russell counties. Northwest winds during... Read More.

Four Injured in Area Christmas Eve, Day Crashes

Friday, December 26

(December 25, 2025) — Four area residents were injured in Christmas Eve and Christmas Day crashes. Curtis Moss of Lindsborg was taken to a Wichita hospital with reported minor injuries after his motorcycle, which was northbound in the left lane of I-135 near First Street... Read More.

Lowe’s of Hutchinson Delivers Toys to McPherson Center for Health for Annual Employee Toy Drive

Friday, December 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 17th year in a row, employees at Lowe’s in Hutchinson came together to spread holiday cheer through their annual employee toy drive. For the past several years, McPherson Center for Health has been honored to be the recipient of... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level Remains Above Allowable Limits

Tuesday, December 23

Reno County, Kansas – December 23, 2025 – Revised from September 15, 2025 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on December 10, 2025. The level... Read More.

The Grinch Comes to the Cosmosphere to Spread Holiday Spirit

Tuesday, December 23

Teenagers, adults, and children from all around come to see The Grinch this time of year. Seeing Santa is a tradition in many families, but it’s a special treat to see The Grinch as well. Whether someone is on the naughty or nice list,... Read More.

HRHS Holiday Card Project Brings Community, Students, and Healthcare Workers Together

Tuesday, December 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is proud to continue its cherished Holiday Card Project, uniting over 1,000 students from the Hutchinson, Buhler, and Haven school districts to create personalized holiday cards for local healthcare workers. This heartwarming initiative, in collaboration with... Read More.