Hutchinson News

MaKayla Michael Named 2024 Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — MaKayla Michael was chosen as Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year.Youth Services' supervisors and members of administration choose vote for the people chosen as Employees of the Month throughout the year and from that group of people an... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore Team Up to Support Automotive Education

Wednesday, March 26

WICHITA, Kan. — Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore are proud to support local vocational and technical (Vo-Tech) education by donating three state-of-the-art vehicles to area institutions. This contribution aims to enhance hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.The donation... Read More.

Prairie Bank of Kansas Announces Sale of Parent Holding Company, Plans for Merger with Community National Bank and Trust

Wednesday, March 26

Prairie Bank of Kansas is changing hands. The Stafford-based bank, which also has locations in Buhler, Hutchinson and Inman, announced this week the sale of its parent holding company, Farmers National Bancshares Inc. to Community Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Chanute based Community... Read More.

Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest Deadline Coming Up

Wednesday, March 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 7, 2025) — Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor its second annual T-shirt contest for 2025. One lucky winner will be able to showcase their t-shirt design in the Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise Booth in 2025. Last year’s winning design... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Announces 2025 Ad Astra Award Honoree

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber on Friday announced Lowen Corporation is the Chamber’s 2025 Ad Astra Award honoree.Each year during its annual dinner, the Chamber and its members recognize a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award. The award recognizes a Kansas business... Read More.

Mennonite Friendship Communities Entryway Renovation Project to Begin April 2025

Monday, March 24

Ward-Davis Builders is overseeing the renovation of MFC’s South Healthcare Entrance SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Mennonite Friendship Communities announced today a renovation project with Ward Davis Builders. Renovation begins April 2025 and will be completed mid-summer.“We are excited to begin our first phase of renovation... Read More.

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for U.S. Companies

Monday, March 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2025) — Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.“Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s March Classroom Hero Brittany Bontrager, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Monday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent Classroom Hero presented by Heartland Credit Union as Union Valley Elementary School fourth grade teacher Brittany Bontrager.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations, to receive... Read More.