Hutchinson News

Cosmosphere and K-State Salina Team up to Enhance Aerospace Education and Research

Friday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two leaders of aerospace and innovations in education, the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, are announcing a historic strategic partnership that will elevate aerospace education and research for Kansas youth and beyond.The partnership between the Cosmosphere and K-State Salina will... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Reno County Youth Award $5,000 in Grants

Thursday, April 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to nine organizations at a ceremony in March at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by high school students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education

Wednesday, April 2

Leadership and Life Skills at Wiley Elementary School Inspire Young Students to Become Future-Ready Leaders with the Leader in Me Model HUTCHINSON/SALT LAKE CITY — Wiley Elementary School announced late last month the school has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by... Read More.

USD 308 to Host Resource Fair Thursday, April 10

Wednesday, April 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Special Education Department of USD 308 is excited to announce a resource fair on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Salthawk Activity Center. This event, designed for all families, will feature over 30 vendors and is... Read More.

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Wednesday, April 2

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities

Wednesday, April 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 1, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities.“Last year’s... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale April 11 and 12

Tuesday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Come experience the 2nd largest annual event held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds! The 57th Annual Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) is only two weeks away on Friday, April 11th from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, April 12th from... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Two Arrested in Macksville Drug Bust, Numerous Animals Seized

Friday, March 28

MACKSVILLE, Kan. — Two people were arrested Friday morning after the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Macksville, St. John and Stafford Police, the Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks and KHP and Stafford K9 officers executed a search warrant at a home in... Read More.