Hutchinson News

Newton City Commission Approves Demolition Agreements for Former Dillons Building

Wednesday, August 27

NEWTON, Kan. — The former south Dillons Store in Newton will soon be coming down. Newton City Commissioners have approved a $160,000 contract with Dondlinger Construction of Wichita to tear down the building at 320 North Main which has been vacant for over a... Read More.

New Foods Featured for 2025 Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, August 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair starts next Friday! Many Fair Food Favorites will be returning as well as several new items. New Foods Featured: Truffle Burger — The Beer Garden Fried Pies — Little B’s Fried Pies Blackened Shrimp — MidState Cookers Fried... Read More.

Harvey County Approves Purchase of Former Law Office for Expansion Plans

Tuesday, August 26

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners Tuesday approved the purchase of the building at 109 and 111 East 7th in Newton. The building has previously been a law office, and short term plans are to use it to accommodate offices now at the courthouse... Read More.

Investigation Underway for Mysterious Gas Leak in Newton Housing Development

Tuesday, August 26

NEWTON, Kan. — Multiple agencies are investigating the source of natural gas detected in Newton's new Fox Ridge housing development. The gas issue was found last Friday while Kansas Gas Service was doing a site survey near Southeast 10th and Logan. They determined the gas... Read More.

Evergy Urges Safety Around Electricity this Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, August 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The unofficial end to summer is approaching. Evergy urges families to be safe around electricity this coming Labor Day Weekend. Whether picnics or outdoor yardwork, here are steps families can take to be safe: When hosting a party, keep guests away... Read More.

Reno County Announces Community Health Needs Assessment Results

Tuesday, August 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (August 26, 2025) — We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is complete. This achievement reflects the strong partnership between the Reno County Health Department, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, United Way of Reno County, Horizon’s... Read More.

McPherson and Saline County Gain Population, Reno County Population Declines

Monday, August 25

Population estimates for 2024 from the Kansas Division of Budget indicate a sizable uptick in population. The data indicates a population increase of 30,600 people from 2023 to 2024, ten times that shown in the prior year. The city of McPherson was one of some... Read More.

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

Sunday, August 24

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Stafford County man died in a Friday night crash in far northeast Stafford County. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Adam Bellindir, 33, of Hudson. Bellindir's car was eastbound on Northeast 160th Street about ¾ mile west of Northeast... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty. The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Agribusiness Committee Seeks Community Investment for 31st Annual Kids Ag Day

Friday, August 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee is seeking community support for its 31st Annual Kids Ag Day, a signature event that exemplifies the Chamber's Elevate GBK strategic plan in action. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, Kids Ag Day will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Friday, August 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 22, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities in honor of 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown who passed away on Thursday,... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

Friday, August 22

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band: James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Demolition Agreements for Former Dillons Building

New Foods Featured for 2025 Kansas State Fair

Harvey County Approves Purchase of Former Law Office for Expansion Plans

Investigation Underway for Mysterious Gas Leak in Newton Housing Development

Evergy Urges Safety Around Electricity this Labor Day Weekend

Reno County Announces Community Health Needs Assessment Results

McPherson and Saline County Gain Population, Reno County Population Declines

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

Great Bend Chamber Agribusiness Committee Seeks Community Investment for 31st Annual Kids Ag Day

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

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