Hutchinson News

Kelly-Toland Administration Receives ‘Deal of the Year’ Accolade for GAF’s Expansion in Newton

Monday, January 6

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that Kansas has received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. The award recognizes the planned commissioning... Read More.

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of central Kansas into east central and northeast kansas for Sunday. Winter storm warnings continue for areas around Iola and Yates Center and the area from Pratt to St. John to Larned to Hays. Winter... Read More.

Road Conditions Across Central Kansas Worsen as Winter Storm Approaches

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates Center to Fort Scott of southeast Kansas as being at... Read More.

EARP Activated in Hutchinson and McPherson

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Due to extremely slick road conditions and large number of resulting accidents, the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan has been activated in Hutchinson and McPherson.In Hutchinson, If you are involved in an accident, there are no injuries, and alcohol, drugs or reckless driving... Read More.

Ice Storm Warning: Protect Your Internet Service and Stay Safe

Saturday, January 4

By IdeaTek BUHLER, Kan. — With a severe snow and ice storm predicted to hit our area starting Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 5, IdeaTek urges customers to take precautions to ensure their internet service remains uninterrupted and, most importantly, to stay safe.Ice and... Read More.

Evergy Planning and Preparing for First Predicted Winter Storm of 2025

Friday, January 3

Contractors mobilized and ready to join Evergy crews and staff By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is planning and preparing for a potential multi-day effort to restore power as the first winter storm of 2025 is predicted to move across Kansas and Missouri Saturday... Read More.

Individual Tickets on Sale for 2025 Reno Roundup

Friday, January 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Join the Cancer Council of Reno County (CCRC) on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds for the 2025 Reno Round Up, presented by Midway Motors. The Reno Round Up brings Reno County together in support of our friends,... Read More.

Free Dental Clinic Coming to Hutchinson Jan. 17-18, Volunteers Needed

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation will be holding its 24th Kansas Mission of Mercy Dental project January 17-18 in Hutchinson, KS at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Meadowlark Building."The KMOM project is a free dental clinic where... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area.Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

2025 Wildfire Mitigation Project Planned for Areas North and East of Hutchinson

Thursday, January 2

By Jeremy Unruh, Hutchinson Fire Department Chief of Operations HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will be conducting wildland mitigation operations North and East of Hutchinson this year for our annual mitigation project. The areas North of Hutchinson will include Plum Street from 69th... Read More.