Hutchinson News

2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Breaks Ground on Lil’ Hawks Child Care Center

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lil' Hawks Child Care Center at Adams and 29th Avenue in Hutchinson on Tuesday, May 13. The project is set to start soon, and applications are currently being accepted."This is a project... Read More.

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

Wednesday, May 14

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 June 19-21, 2025.Each year, Hutchinson embraces its heroic alter ego by transforming into... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hires New Director of Operations

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces Christy West as its director of operations.Among her responsibilities, West will oversee regulatory compliance, fund administration, gift stewardship, contracts and the administrative team. Her duties will begin May 20.West comes to the Community Foundation after serving as... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s May Classroom Hero Valerie Labenz, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Tuesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Valerie Labenz, Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School Mathematics teacher, as the most recent Classroom Hero presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations, to receive... Read More.

Buhler School Board Approves New Virtual Platform for Ad Astra Academies, Updates Policies, and Discusses Future Projects

Tuesday, May 13

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night approved a change in the virtual platform that's used in Ad Astra Academies and for credit recovery at Buhler High School. Ad Astra Academies director Erica Shook said the system they have... Read More.

Early Morning Fire in the Landfill

Tuesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 02:38 AM Hutchinson Fire crews were dispatched to the area of the landfill for a possible outside fire. First arriving fire crews confirmed a working fire in the ‘Pit” and began coordinating extinguishment with landfill personnel. The initial involved area... Read More.

Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

Monday, May 12

HESSTON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal has ruled Friday's fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall of Science and Arts to be accidental. However, damage from the fire that began in the space between the original wood ceiling and roof directly above... Read More.

Salvation Army to Host 4th Annual Donut Eating Contest May 15

Monday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army is gearing up to host its 4th Annual Donut Eating Contest on Third Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in front of Hutch Autobody at the corner of Avenue A and Walnut. As Salvation Army Corps Officer Major Paul... Read More.

Positive Measles Case Confirmed in Reno County Saturday

Sunday, May 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 10, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Reno County Health Department are confirming a positive case of measles in a Reno County resident. Public Health officials are monitoring the case during their recovery. No additional... Read More.

HFD Responds to Garage Fire at 124 W. 9th

Friday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 124 W 9th in Hutchinson at 4:25 p.m. Friday, May 9.According to a statement from the fire department, units found a garage heavily involved with fire upon arriving at the... Read More.

New Stay-At-Home Option for Aging Kansas Seniors to Avoid Nursing Home Stays

Friday, May 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Staying in your home as you age is now a safer option for aging Kansans with a new continuing care at home (CCaH) membership program called “Stay Your Way,” a service of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community of Buhler, Kansas. The program... Read More.