Hutchinson News

Sens. Moran, Duckworth Call on FAA to Continue Restricting Non-Essential Helicopter Operations Near Ronald Reagan National Airport

Thursday, February 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) – the chair and ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the restrictions placed on non-essential helicopter... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs

Thursday, February 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants—need-based education grants for lower-income individuals—to... Read More.

Reno County Register of Deeds Office to Temporarily Close Week of Feb. 10-14

Wednesday, February 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed from Feb. 10 to 14, 2025. This closure is to facilitate staff training on the new land records management system, Tyler Enterprise Records Management. The office, located in the... Read More.

The Cosmosphere and the Mark Cuban Foundation Bring AI Education to Hutchinson Teens

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to partner with the Mark Cuban Foundation to bring the Foundation’s highly acclaimed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp to Hutchinson. The program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of AI and its applications for future careers.The two... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Strataca Seeks Smithsonian Affiliation to Boost Hutchinson Tourism and Innovation

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Strataca, Hutchinson's underground salt museum, is currently pursuing an affiliation with the Smithsonian in Washington. Strataca Director Rachel Terry told the Hutchinson City Council about this at Tuesday night's meeting.Terry said this would be a prestigious recognition that would elevate the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers Matching Grant Program to Revitalize Business Facades

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night heard a presentation on a proposed Commercial Facade Improvement Program. Community Development Director Matthew Williams said the purpose of the program is to encourage local businesses to improve their building facades and reduce blight and... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

United Way Achieves $1.3 Million Campaign Goal, Impacting 25,000 Local Lives

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce the successful achievement of its $1.3 million fundraising goal, which will directly support 33 vital programs and services across our community over the next year.Thanks to the generosity of donors, businesses and... Read More.

KDHE Honors World Cancer Day with Launch of New Cancer Data Dashboard

Tuesday, February 4

As today is World Cancer Day, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced its new Cancer Data Dashboard, released by the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (BEPHI) and the State Cancer Program. The Kansas Cancer Data Dashboard, which officially... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Warns Cat Owners about H5N1 Risks Amid Rising Cases

Tuesday, February 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in domestic cats.Kansas State University's Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian in... Read More.

2025 KidWind Challenge Competitions to Begin this Week

Tuesday, February 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week. The annual competition has grown significantly from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with a total of 94 teams from 48 schools this year.The first regional... Read More.