Hutchinson News

Wiley Elementary Welcomes Area Educators for Community Coaching Day

Friday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Wiley Elementary hosted over 40 educators from area districts on Thursday, January 26, 2023, for collaborative learning over the Leader In Me curriculum. Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive model that builds leadership and life skills in students, creates a high-trust school... Read More.

Reno County Commission Notes: Land Purchased for New Fire Station Site in Turon

Thursday, January 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday approved the $5,000 purchase of a lot in Turon with plans for a new fire station for Reno County Fire District 7 to be constructed there. The existing station was built in 1947 with an addition in 2000. An... Read More.

Kansas Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for 2023

Thursday, January 26

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2023. The advisories identify types of fish or other aquatic animals that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

K-State Wins 2023 National Forage Bowl Competition

Thursday, January 26

By Kathy Gehl and Shelby Spreier, K-State Research & Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University agronomy forage bowl team placed first at the 2023 National Forage Bowl Competition held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, marking the team’s third national title in... Read More.

Kansas Senate Considers Wind Energy Compromise

Thursday, January 26

By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector After a bevy of legislation seemingly meant to bring wind energy development to a halt, Kansas senators are considering a bill that could appease rural neighbors annoyed by turbines. For years, the plains of Kansas has... Read More.

Early Morning Fire on North Severance Starts in Laundry Room

Thursday, January 26

HUTCHINSON Kan. - At 03:09 am Thursday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 2301 North Severance for a structure in the Care facility. Upon arrival, fire crews found light smoke coming from the laundry room. Fire crews evacuated the residents in the North wing of... Read More.

Kansas Advocacy Groups Ask for Doubling Length of Initial Protection from Abuse Orders

Wednesday, January 25

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Advocates for domestic violence and sexual abuse survivors propose the Kansas Legislature amend state law to provide judges with authority to issue longer protection orders in response to instances of alleged abuse, assault, stalking and human... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officers Respond to Robbery at Local Restaurant

Wednesday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On January 24, 2023, at 8:53 pm officers of the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to Jimmy Johns in reference to a robbery. Employees reported that a male suspect who attempted to conceal his identity entered the store and demanded currency... Read More.

USD 308 Staff Participate in Bal-A-Vis-X Training

Wednesday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 staff took part in a two-day training on Bal-A-Vis-X, a brain-body integration program used in classrooms to assist students in nervous system regulation. On the weekend of January 14, 2023, staff from Faris Elementary and McCandless Elementary participated in interactive... Read More.

KDA Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, January 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant funds are in turn granted to... Read More.

UPDATE: Condition of Deputy Shot in Officer-involved Shooting

Wednesday, January 25

FORD COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), and the Ford County Sheriff’s Office updated on the deputy who remained hospitalized in Wichita after an officer-involved shooting occurred Monday in Dodge City, Kansas. The deputy from the Ford County Sheriff’s Office was released... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Announces Blues Traveler

Wednesday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On the heels of their successful 2022 35th Anniversary Tour, seminal six-time Platinum rockers Blues Traveler have announced a series of 2023 shows to coincide with the impending release of their Live and Acoustic: Fall of 1997 limited edition, double EP... Read More.