Hutchinson News

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding.The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the height of the storm this morning Hutchinson Fire crews were called to a possible house fire in the 2800 block of Pama Lou Avenue.Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units just after 4 AM found... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 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.Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

A Super Celebration Returns to Hutchinson with Smallville Festival on June 19-21

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson Zoo, NaCl Comic Cons LLC, and Downtown Hutchinson, announce the 12th annual Smallville Festival taking place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: June 19-21, 2025.Each year, Hutchinson embraces its heroic... Read More.

Traffic Signal Removed to East and Westbound Traffic on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit informed the public this afternoon that traffic moving east and westbound on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street may proceed through the intersection without stopping. This comes after the recent removal of the traffic... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Walnut River from Highway 54 south of El Dorado to Turkey Creek

Friday, June 13

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek that was issued June 5. The stream advisory was a result of... Read More.

Crash Claims Lives of Two Hutchinson Residents Thursday Evening Near Moundridge

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were killed in a Thursday evening crash just west of Moundridge. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office reported emergency personnel responded at 7;48 PM to the intersection of Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Road, where Moundridge Fire and EMS... Read More.

Free Community Health Event in Hutchinson on June 27th!

Friday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 9, 2025) — Don't Miss This Free Event! Join us for the Community Health Fair on Friday, June 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Kansas National Guard Armory (1111 N. Severance, Hutchinson). Check out some of the activities that... Read More.

Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes at 4th & Avenue A on Washington

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning June 16, 2025, the City of Hutchinson will begin the phased removal of two traffic signals located at 4th Avenue & Washington Street and Avenue A & Washington Street. As the first step, signal heads will be covered (bagged) to... Read More.

Statements Issued from SCKAAA and Everfull on Contract Termination

Thursday, June 12

The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging released a statement Thursday afternoon involving the termination of contracts with Everfull to provide senior nutrition services in the ten-county area it serves.Executive Director Jodi Whitmore said the decision to terminate the Everfull contract... Read More.

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson Celebrates Grand Reopening

Thursday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kansas – June 11, 2025 – After months of dedicated renovation work, Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza E Dr. in Hutchinson is officially unveiling its newly remodeled store — and it's time to celebrate. The multi-million-dollar renovation project is now complete, delivering a fresh... Read More.