Hutchinson News

Economic Development Strategy for Reno County to Launch Public Survey Wednesday, June 4

Tuesday, June 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Greater Hutch Economic Development Partnership for Reno County within the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Reno County Economic Development Strategic Planning Process. This multi phase process facilitated by Aha! Strategy... Read More.

Reno County to Have Contested Races in Hutchinson, Nickerson, Sylvia, Buhler, Haven and the Highlands

Tuesday, June 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Two Reno County school board positions up this year will have to be filled by write-in. When the filing period ended at noon Monday, nobody had filed for Position 6 on the Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Board of Education or... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Staff Member Faces Charges for Unlawful Sexual Relations with Student, Serving Alcohol to Minors

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A staff member in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is facing charges involving sex with a student and serving alcohol to minors.Whitney Shull is charged in a case investigated by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office at the request of Reno County... Read More.

State Firework Regulation Changes

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature amended state firework regulations during their session this year. Key changes include the new operational dates for seasonal retailers. Fireworks may now be sold from temporary tents between June 20th and July 8th. During this period, vendors are... Read More.

Leadership Reno County Seeking Applicants for 2025 Class

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2025 class.The purpose of Leadership Reno County, a program of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community Foundation, is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of... Read More.

2025 Consumer Confidence Report Covering Calendar Year 2024 for Reno County Water District #8 and #101

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All community public water supply systems are required by federal and state regulations to provide their customers with an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report – CCR). The reports for the two water districts are available at the website... Read More.

Experience Demo Derby at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Sept. 8, 2025

Monday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce the Demo Derby is back at the Nex-Tech Grandstand on Monday, September 8 at 7:30 PM!Fans can experience the crashing commotion and high-octane action for just $12 (fees included) during Dillons Dollar Day,... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

3 Dogs Perish in Evening House Fire

Friday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 29, 2025) - At 7:47 PM the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 7000 Blk of North Lorraine for a reported structure fire. While enroute it was reported that the occupants were not in the house, but several dogs were still... Read More.

Garden City, McPherson and Pratt Utility Crews Respond to Help City of Jetmore Restore Power After Severe Storms

Thursday, May 29

JETMORE, Kan. — You often see stories about electric utility crews being called upon to assist in other areas of the country to help with major power restoration efforts... Think of hurricane released storm damage. Earlier this week, power crews from Garden City, McPherson and... Read More.

Candidate Filing Deadline Coming Up June 2nd

Wednesday, May 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The deadline to file as a candidate for upcoming city council and school board elections in Reno County is fast approaching. Interested individuals must submit their candidacy by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. These nonpartisan elections offer a vital... Read More.