Hutchinson News

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets.According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host 2025 Legislative Update Feb. 8

Monday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to... Read More.

Groups Invited to Apply for Grants Aimed at Improving Health in Reno County

Monday, January 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The 2025 application cycle for grants aimed at supporting the health and well-being of Reno County residents is now open.Community Health Improvement Grants are funded through a partnership between Hutchinson Community Foundation, Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation and United Way of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Tommie Westfahl

Monday, January 27

HAVEN, Kan. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tommie Westfahl, Haven Grade School Fourth Grade teacher, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding.Awardees of the grant... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Action on Former Eaton Facility, Other Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Following another, more than hour-long discussion Tuesday night, the Hutchinson City Council once again tabled action to order demolition of the former Eaton facility at 3405 East 4th.Building official Jason Laney told the council shoring work is underway on the part... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  “The Port... Read More.

Chamber Announces Upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum Dates

Tuesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 21, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum dates:Saturday, February 15: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonSaturday, March... Read More.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Selects Reno County Community Wellness Coalition to Return as a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Community

Tuesday, January 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) announces it has selected the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, along with 18 other communities as grantees for its third phase of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Recognizes Mitch Rice Injury Law as January Small Business of the Month

Tuesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the January Small Business of the Month award to Mitch Rice Injury Law.Mitch Rice is not your typical attorney. Known for his spirited personality and relentless drive to win, Mitch stands... Read More.

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

Monday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with a proclamation made by President Donald Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at full-staff for the remainder of Inauguration Day.Flags should return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday,... Read More.