Hutchinson News

Rail Crossing Improvement Coming in Newton

Wednesday, April 15

Improvements are on the way for the 1st and Kansas K&O Railroad Crossing in Newton. Newton City Commissioners were updated Tuesday evening on a project that has been under development since last fall. Public Works Director Ed Bonham said WATCO staff indicated before the... Read More.

New Hutchinson YMCA Branch to Open June 8th

Wednesday, April 15

WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA today announced June 8 as the first day of operations for the new Hutchinson YMCA in Hutchinson, Kansas. The 75,000-square-foot Y branch is located at 2000 N. Lorraine, on land donated to the Y by the Hutchinson... Read More.

Taryn Southern to Present Dillon Lecture on April 21st

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will welcome award-winning storyteller, artist, and creative technologist Taryn Southern to the Hutchinson Sports Arena on April 21. A native of Wichita and graduate of Wichita East High School, Southern is... Read More.

Forged Automotive LLC to Launch with StartUp Hutch Support

Tuesday, April 14

Pictured Left to Right- Graham Klemme, Executive Director at StartUp Hutch; Elijiah Crist, Owner at Forged Automotive; Christopher Acker, Program Administrator at StartUp Hutch Forged Automotive Brings Full-Service Repairs and DIY Learning Space to Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Forged Automotive LLC has secured a $150,000 NetWork... Read More.

Local Youth Invited to Train Like the Pros During NFL Draft Weekend Event

Tuesday, April 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – While the 2026 NFL Draft captures national attention, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is bringing that same excitement to the local level with a FREE Youth Football Combine on Saturday, April 25th from 1-3PM at Gowans Stadium. Open to students... Read More.

Reno County EMS Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Stations with Community Events

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Anna Crable

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - April 13, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd... Read More.

KSFM Holding Meetings on Kansas Fire Code Updates

Sunday, April 12

Kansas State Fire Marshal Mark Engholm will be traveling across Kansas the new few weeks for public meetings where he will provide information about development of the 2026 Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Engholm says he will be listening to ideas about what should... Read More.

Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Unveils New Logo

Friday, April 10

The Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival has a new look. The new logo, unveiled Friday, has at its center a vintage racing helmet, a symbol chosen intentionally over checkered flags and race only imagery. Revival President Tracy Modlin said “The helmet is human,... Read More.

New Members, Leadership Transitions for Hutchinson Community Foundation Board

Thursday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation announces leadership transitions and additions to its board of directors. Jon Richardson has assumed the role of chair alongside current vice chair Shane Iwashige. Richardson joined the board in 2020 and succeeds Dashona Mahoney, whose three-year term as board... Read More.

January Unemployment in Kansas Up Slightly

Wednesday, April 8

The Kansas Department of Labor has released the January Labor report, delayed from its usual release time due to last fall's federal shutdown. Statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment for January came in at 3.8 percent, up a tenth of a point from December and from... Read More.

Golfers Have Chance to Win Big at Great Futures Golf Classic

Wednesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Golfers and community supporters are invited to tee off for a great cause at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Great Futures Annual Golf Classic. The tournament will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Crazy Horse Golf Course in... Read More.