Hutchinson News

Applications Being Accepted for Vacancy Position on Reno County Planning Commission

Monday, January 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — If you are a Reno County citizen who would like to volunteer and make a difference in your community, the Reno County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested applicants to fill the current vacancy position on the Reno County... Read More.

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Saturday, January 18

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 16

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15. In her address, Gov. Kelly shared accomplishments achieved... Read More.

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act. The FAITH in Small Business Act protects the First Amendment rights of small business... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Thursday, January 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

Great Things are on the “Horizon” for Buhler Teacher

Wednesday, January 15

By the Buhler High School Journalism Department BUHLER, Kan. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Buhler High School Agriculture Education teacher Rylie Sanders learned she was a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. She later received a call from Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, congratulating... Read More.

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

Wednesday, January 15

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved moving forward with accepting almost $3 million in grant money to partially fund an extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path.Last summer, the City applied for Transportation Alternatives funding from... Read More.

Hutchinson First Responders Compete in 2025 Battle of the Badges

Wednesday, January 15

By the American Red Cross HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives and helping others is always the top priority for Hutchinson first responders. Again, this year, these first responders will be using that lifesaving priority to bolster the community’s blood supply. Join Hutchinson’s first responders and... Read More.

‘Dad How Do I’ Creator Rob Kenney to Open 2025 Dillon Lecture Series

Tuesday, January 14

By HutchCC News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will open its 2025 series with Rob Kenney, creator of the YouTube channel “Dad, How Do I?” on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

Elected Reno County Officials Sworn In Monday

Tuesday, January 14

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Elected officials were sworn in Monday morning in the Division 3 courtroom on the third floor of the Reno County Courthouse, their four-year terms beginning Monday as well. Richele Calvert was elected county treasurer, but under Kansas... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Votes to Withdraw from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Accepts 2024-25 Strategic Plan

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Largely because of Hutchinson Clinic no longer being in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, The Buhler USD Board of Education voted Monday to withdraw from the health insurance pool sponsored by ESSDACK, which is through BCBS.The ESSDACK... Read More.

USD 308 Bond Election on Hold Due to State Action

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Because of an expected action at this week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting, there will not be a bond election for Hutchinson USD 308 in April. Superintendent Dawn Johnson reviewed for the Board of Education the situation that... Read More.