Hutchinson News

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Control Change: Avenue F & Main Street Intersection

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced that starting Thursday, March 13, the intersection of Avenue F and Main Street will transition from a two-way stop to an all-way stop due to ongoing construction work on Woodie Seat. There will also be lane... Read More.

USD 308 Debuts Activity Buses Wrapped in School Spirit

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In an exciting new initiative to enhance school spirit and community engagement, the Hutchinson Public Schools District unveiled one of two wrapped activity school buses at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The buses, designed by 308 students and expertly executed... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 to Implement Creative Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Tool for 15 Preschools and Six Child Care Classrooms

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Monday's meeting the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved purchase and implementation of Creative Curriculum alongside a teaching assessment tool covering 15 preschool and six child care classrooms. Cost is being covered through federal Head Start funds. Related to... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Discusses Enrollment Decline at Buhler Grade School

Tuesday, March 11

BUHLER, Kan. — Issues related to declining enrollment at Buhler Grade School were discussed during Monday's USD 313 Board of Education meeting by Superintendent Cindy Couchman, who told the board a focus group plans to continue discussions on it at a Tuesday evening meeting.At... Read More.

Four Escape Early Hutchinson House Fire

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) crews were dispatched to a house fire reported at 547 E. 1st St., Hutchinson Monday morning at 4:20 a.m.According to HFD Chief Steven Beer, crews found heavy smoke pushing from the attic upon arriving at the two-story... Read More.

Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at the Nex-Tech Grandstand

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Josiah Queen performing with Ben Fuller in an evening of heartfelt music, faith, and inspiration at the Nex-Tech Grandstand at the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.Josiah... Read More.

Next 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Monday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The next Legislative Forum for the 2025 legislative session is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 W. 11th Ave.The Reno County legislators who have been invited to participate are Senator Michael... Read More.

Celebrating GUNBROS Groundbreaking

Saturday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — GUNBROS on the groundbreaking of their new 11,000-square-foot facility at 17th & Faubion in Hutchinson, held on February 28, 2025. Since launching their first retail location on South Main in Hutchinson in 2019, GUNBROS has experienced significant growth.The new space... Read More.

Second Inmate Death in a Week at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

Friday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the second time this week, an inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Friday Devon Malechi Stutesman, 24, died Monday at an area hospital where he had been taken after being found unresponsive in... Read More.

Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service

Thursday, March 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Reno County now have a new way to combat property fraud, a rising financial crime. Reno County has added Fraud Notify as part of their recently installed new land records management system.Fraud Notify is offered free-of-charge to help... Read More.

New 2+2 Criminal Justice Agreement Between Bethany College and HutchCC

Thursday, March 6

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) through a new 2+2 articulation agreement in Criminal Justice. This agreement provides students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration... Read More.