Hutchinson News

Update on Plevna Tornado and Upcoming Fundraiser May 30

Wednesday, May 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar gave County Commissioners an update on the May 18th Plevna Tornado during their meeting Tuesday. Twenty-eight homes sustained some degree of damage from that tornado, with nine homes destroyed.Weishaar said every rural fire... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Holds Annual Meeting, Presents $678,750 to MCC Central States Office

Tuesday, May 27

HESSTON, Kan. — On Thursday evening, May 22nd, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) held its Annual Meeting at Hesston College Mennonite Church in Hesston. This year’s theme was “May Christ rule our hearts”, based on Colossians 3:15. The highlight of the evening was... Read More.

The Wesley Announces Strategic Partnership with NEXDINE Hospitality to Deliver a Modernized Dining and Hospitality Experience

Tuesday, May 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Wesley, a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community, is proud to announce a new partnership with NEXDINE Hospitality to enhance and modernize dining and hospitality services for all levels of living.This strategic collaboration is designed to bring a Modern Dining Experience... Read More.

Central Kansas Sees Heavy Rainfall and High Winds Over Weekend

Sunday, May 25

Parts of central Kansas saw significant rainfall over the weekend; others saw minimal rain. The National Weather Service reported the heaviest band of rain was generally from north of Dodge City across Edwards and southern Stafford and Reno counties into Kingman and Sedgwick counties.Through... Read More.

Garage Heavily Damaged in Sunday Hutch Fire

Sunday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Sunday afternoon fire heavily damaged a garage in the 700 block of East 6th in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Division Chief Jesse Martin said the fire was reported at 1:40 PM and the first arriving units found a detached garage involved in... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

As of mid-afternoon Sunday, at least six people have died in crashes on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol said four of the fatalities came from a Saturday afternoon crash on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction south of Abilene where a... Read More.

Positive Case of Measles Confirmed in Pawnee County

Sunday, May 25

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Pawnee County Health Department are reporting a positive case of measles in a Pawnee County resident. It is unknown if this case is associated with the ongoing outbreak of measles... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, May 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as... Read More.

Accident Claims Life of Holyrood Man Crossing Highway Intersection Near Ellsworth

Friday, May 23

A Holyrood man was killed last night when he was struck by a vehicle near Ellsworth. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Timothy Lee Fosdick was crossing K-156 at the K-140 intersection on foot when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Jose Manuel Quintanilla... Read More.

$250k Goal for Reno County Tornado Recovery Efforts & Upcoming Benefit Event

Friday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County, in partnership with the Reno County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), has fully launched fundraising efforts to help the Plevna and Reno County residents recover from the recent tornado—and they are asking for the... Read More.

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

Friday, May 23

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents May Small Business Award to Sugar Creek Boutique

Thursday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sugar Creek Boutique’s story began where cattle and creativity met — at livestock shows with Shelby’s family. Noticing a lack of retail options for women at these events, Shelby saw an opportunity. What started as a small rack of clothing at... Read More.