Hutchinson News

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Kansas Ensures Seniors Have Access to Fresh Produce, Program to Begin July 14

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 1, 2025) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) will officially begin on July 14, 2025. The program provides eligible seniors with coupons to purchase fresh... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime analysisThe 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks.Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

2025 Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 26

Enter to Win the Ultimate Fair Experience HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is thrilled to bring back the Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway – your chance to win the ultimate Kansas State Fair experience for you and three of your friends or family members!Imagine... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

Wednesday, June 25

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — Kansas Tourism announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos,... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 25, 2025) – At their meeting Wednesday morning, , the Reno County Board of Commissioners tackled a range of important issues, from fostering residential growth to updating on county operations and cautioning residents about storm-related scams.The Commissioners approved a development agreement... Read More.

Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - On June 24th, 2025, at approximately 01:43, a male inmate housed at the Reno County Correctional Facility was found unresponsive during routine safety checks by correctional staff.Jail Personnel and emergency responders were immediately notified. Despite efforts by on-site... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.