Hutchinson News

KCC Approves Settlement Agreements Allowing Evergy to Recover Costs to Build Two Gas Plants and a Solar Facility

Tuesday, July 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — This afternoon, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved two settlement agreements which allow Evergy Kansas Central (EKC) to recover the cost of three new generation facilities intended to meet increasing electric demand and improve reliability. Last fall, the utility announced plans... Read More.

Festival of Remembrance Scheduled for August 15th at the 1861 Club

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 8, 2025) - The 24th annual Festival of Remembrance, a yearly fundraising auction to benefit Hospice & Homecare of Reno County, has been scheduled for 6 PM, Friday, August 15th at the 1861 Club.This night of fun includes silent and live... Read More.

Update: Two Bodies Recovered from Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake

Friday, July 4

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — The bodies of two people who went missing on July 3 at Kanopolis Lake have been recovered.The Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office made an update on July 5 that the two missing from the boat accident at Kanopolis... Read More.

Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Friday, July 4

Two beloved central Kansas school staffers have passed away. Prairie Hills Middle School science teacher Victor Wilkinson died Wednesday evening after suffering a massive heart attack. Buhler USD Superintendent Cindy Couchman said in a statement Mr. Wilkinson was more than just an Educator, as he... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction for 2019 Correctional Officer Battery Case

Friday, July 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court Thursday reversed a Kansas Court of Appeals ruling vacating the conviction of Jason Gleason for battery of a state correctional officer in 2019 at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. A panel of the Court of Appeals had reversed the... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Remains of Woman Found in January

Friday, July 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman who was found January 2nd in the 1600 block of East First.Forensic analysis indicates the body is believed to be that of a Caucasian female, likely... Read More.

Leadership Program Cohort Focused on Housing

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Seventeen Reno County residents are focused on housing as part of this year’s Kansas Leadership Center Transformation Grant through Hutchinson Community Foundation.The community foundation has held the grant on behalf of the community since 2019, and each year it pays the... Read More.

New Report: Kansas to Lose $3.897 Billion in Medicaid Funding Under Senate-Approved ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Thousands Still to Lose Coverage

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas stands to lose $3.897 billion in federal and state Medicaid funding under the Senate-approved version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which will result in Kansas hospitals losing $2.65 billion in funding over 10 years.Under the Senate plan, 13,000... Read More.

Day 8, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, July 2

This is day 8 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. While yields and protein levels remain generally average, Kansas wheat farmers are... Read More.

Congressionally-Approved Funding for Kids Being Blocked In Unprecedented Way

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - CALL ON CONGRESS TO GET AFTER-SCHOOL FUNDING RELEASED TO THE STATESOn June 30, the Department of Education notified state agencies that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding would not be distributed by July 1 as it historically... Read More.

Kansas Students Earn Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Wednesday, July 2

Setting the Stage for Future Ag Industry Leadership MANHATTAN, Kan. — Forty-three students from seven schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Cheney, Ellsworth, Holton, Lyons, Mission... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Nicolas Caton as Teen Site Director

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson today named Nicolas Caton as its new teen site director, replacing Tabetha Gray as the Club's director of the program excellence. In his new role, Caton will be responsible for the daily operation and supervision... Read More.