Hutchinson News

Reno County Alerts Community to Four Overdoses in 24 Hours

Friday, February 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were four overdoses within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve Fentanyl and other Opioids. The Reno County Health Department... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Leadership Transition, Two Job Openings

Friday, February 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, a leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Reno County, announces an upcoming leadership transition and two exciting job opportunities to further its mission of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.Jackson Swearer, who has served as Executive Director of... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15.The senators were also joined by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Amy... Read More.

Blue Dragons Fall to No. 8 Cowley

Friday, February 21

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team never recovered from a fast start by the No. 8-ranked Cowley Tigers on Wednesday night at Scott Auditorium.Cowley built a double-figure lead just 6 minutes into Wednesday night's KJCCC... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Promotes Wendy Skellenger to Director of Communications and Development

Thursday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces the promotion of Wendy Skellenger to director of communications and development.Skellenger joined the community foundation in 2018 as communications officer, helping expand awareness of the foundation’s mission and brand through marketing and storytelling.In her new role, she... Read More.

Fire in Southwest Hutchinson Destroys Home, Displaces Family of Seven

Wednesday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A faulty space heater is being blamed for a Wednesday afternoon fire that destroyed a home in southwest Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said crews were about 4:30 p.m. to the 200 block of West Avenue B where... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m.This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery Transitions to Online-Only Presence After 45 Years of Service in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2025) — After 45 years of serving the community, Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery has made the difficult decision to close its physical storefront at 11 N. Main and transition to an online-only presence.The store’s physical location officially closed Feb... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Ludacris at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris is coming to the 2025 Fair on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 PM. Known for his chart-topping hits, iconic music videos, and captivating performances, Ludacris will be a... Read More.

Michigan Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Night Near Turon

Sunday, February 16

TURON, Kan. — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a Saturday night head-on crash on K-61 near Turon.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Martin McLaughlin of Romulus, Michigan. He was southbound on K-61 just west of Olcott Road, a little... Read More.

Ava Jones Begins Cancer Fight, and How the Public Can Help

Sunday, February 16

As if Ava Jones didn’t have enough on her plate these days - speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, a full load of collegiate classes, working and being a regular college student - even more was recently added.Jones, a former Nickerson basketball, volleyball and... Read More.

House Debate Incident Raised during Hutchinson Legislative Forum

Saturday, February 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — It's a long standing tradition in the Kansas House of Representatives when a member carries a bill on floor debate for the first time to go through an “initiation,” where, usually, some warmhearted bantering takes place. Last Thursday, three such... Read More.