Hutchinson News

Reno County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Tractor, Lawnmower

Wednesday, June 11

Reno County, Kan. (June 11,2025) - Reno County Commissioners Monday approved the purchase of a 2019 Kubota MX5200 as well as a new Landpride 7 foot Rotary Cutter Bush Hog for the Sheriff’s Department use.The need for this equipment was highlighted with the development... Read More.

Plevna Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue, Next Steps Underway

Tuesday, June 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the weeks following the devastating tornado that struck Plevna and surrounding areas of Reno County, families, local organizations, and volunteers have come together in remarkable ways to begin the long road to recovery. To date, an estimated 522 tons of... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Ad Astra Radio Night & Cancer Awareness Night June 14

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team out of the Jayhawk Collegiate League will host two special events at Hobart-Detter Field Saturday, June 14, holding Ad Astra Radio Night and Cancer Awareness Night.The Monarchs will host the Great Bend Bat Cats that evening at... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Monday, June 9

Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service showed 132 homes sold in May, which was off 13 from May 2024. However, the value of what sold, at $26.7 million, was up from a year ago.The median sales price for May at $179,222 was up... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Invites Northeast District Residents to Community Meeting Tuesday, June 10

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, June 10, encouraging all Northeast District residents to attend and participate from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dillon Nature Center, Visitor Center (3002 E. 30th Avenue, Hutchinson).The... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request to Raise Rates

Thursday, June 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka beginning next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission.Evergy... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for the Walnut River from Highway 54 South of El Dorado

Thursday, June 5

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek. The stream advisory is a result of a damaged pipe discharging untreated... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Congratulates APAC Shears on Recent Groundbreaking

Thursday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — APAC Shears recently broke ground on their regional corporate headquarters at Airport Road and Avenue G in Hutchinson."With over 150 years of history in Hutchinson and Reno County, this moment marks not just a new project—but a continuation of a legacy... Read More.

Join the Excitement of the 2025 ARRL Field Day “Radio Connects” June 28-29

Thursday, June 5

What is ARRL Field Day? ARRL Field Day is a radio communications event that brings together amateur radio operators (also called “hams”) within your community. The theme for 2025 Field Day is “Radio Connects” – highlighting the many ways that wireless technology connects... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Installation of New Playground Equipment at Shadduck Park

Wednesday, June 4

Hutchinson City Council Meeting 6/3/25 Highlights HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Shadduck Park,which adjoins the Boys and Girls Club which is partnering in the project.Members of the club's Teen Advisory Council did... Read More.

Introducing Ad Astra Radio’s Hutchinson / Larned News Director Kaitlyn Mauro

Wednesday, June 4

Ad Astra Radio is excited to introduce the newest member to the News Team, Kaitlyn Wolters-Mauro from Atwood, Kansas.Kaitlyn will have the title of Hutchinson/Larned News Director. "At Ad Astra Radio, we take our role as local broadcasters very seriously. We want to entertain, engage... Read More.