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StartUp Hutch Awarded $50,000 Grant to Launch Housing Entrepreneurship Program

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Hutchinson Community Foundation to launch a new Housing Entrepreneurship Program aimed at strengthening the local contractor and skilled trades pipeline to support housing development in Hutchinson and Reno County. The two-year pilot initiative addresses a... Read More.

Reno County Youth Award $5,000 in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to eight projects at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center. Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve... Read More.

Time to Plant Potatoes in Kansas

K-State horticulture expert shares tips for successful crop MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — For Kansas gardeners, St. Patrick’s Day means something much more than donning a favorite green outfit and heading to local celebrations. Traditionally, the Irish holiday signals the date for planting potatoes. “Actually, anytime from... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Thankful for Cool Wet Weather

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to thank Mother Nature for her cool, wet weather this week, which has given us a break.  Last week, we were busy with two grass fires that could have been very detrimental to our community. The... Read More.

Hutchinson Voters Approve Sales Tax Proposal

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 4, 2026]- Hutchinson voters approved the city sales tax question during the March 3, 2026 special election. Beginning October 1, 2026, the additional 0.75% city sales tax will go into effect. The tax will remain in place through September 30, 2036 and can be... Read More.