Hutchinson News

Reduced Price and Free School Meals Available for Kansas Students

Wednesday, July 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Launches “$35 for 35” Fundraiser in Honor of ADA’s 35th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Beyond Barriers has launched a community challenge: $35 for 35. The goal is to raise $3,500 through 100 donations of just $35 each by Aug. 1—a small ask... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Disaster Relief Aid from the Trump Admin

Tuesday, July 22

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced the Trump Administration is fulfilling his request for disaster relief aid following multiple rounds of severe weather and tornadoes this past May. President Trump personally called Senator Marshall to share that he was... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year at the Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Monday, July 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $28 ($48 value)!This is the lowest... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Resident Death

Sunday, July 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Adan Morales Jr., 54, died Friday, July 18, 2025. Morales was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1, 2025. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to... Read More.

One Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash Saturday Night East of Pretty Prairie

Sunday, July 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A Wichita woman was injured late Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash on Pretty Prairie Road just west of K-14.The Kansas Highway Patrol said vehicles driven by Kendall Smith of Independence, Missouri and Ginger Houser of Wichita were stopped on... Read More.

Concerned Motorist Calls in Dangerous Driver Passing through McPherson County, Deputies Make DUI Arrest

Sunday, July 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday McPherson County Sheriff's Deputies were advised that a motorist passing through the county came across someone driving dangerously, a call that likely averted tragedy.Deputies were able to locate this driver, and once found, arrested him for DUI. Preliminary... Read More.

Toureau pitches five strong innings as Monarchs end regular season with win

Friday, July 18

Cole Toureau gave up one unearned run on two hits in five innings, while striking out nine, and the Hutchinson Monarchs ended the regular season with a 6-1 win on Friday against the Wichita Wildcats at Hobart-Detter Field.The win was the Monarchs' second in... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Much of Central Kansas

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Kansas.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Urges Pet Owners to Stay Alert as Summer Heats Up

Friday, July 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As summer temperatures climb, a Kansas State University veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions against seasonal hazards to keep their pets safe and healthy."Summer is a great time to be outside with your pets, but it also comes with some... Read More.