Hutchinson News

Evergy’s Hometown Grants Awarded to Three Area Non-Profits

Tuesday, March 31

Recipients will receive up to $10,000 for projects focused on providing basic needs to the community KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 31, 2026) — The recipients of Evergy’s 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants program have been chosen. The three non-profit organizations will receive up to... Read More.

USD 308 Holds Special Board Meeting to Address Spring Personnel Needs

Tuesday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 convened a special meeting of its Board of Education on Tuesday, March 31 to address a personnel report requiring timely action ahead of the district's next regularly scheduled board meeting. The special session was called in response to a circumstance... Read More.

Salina Symphony Presents “Ode to Joy” Beethoven 9 May 3 at the Stiefel Theatre and May 2 at the Hutchinson Fox Theatre

Tuesday, March 31

SALINA, Kan. (March 31, 2026) — Join the Salina Symphony for Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Ninth Symphony on Sun., May 3, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. A cornerstone of classical music, the masterpiece builds to the iconic "Ode to Joy," a triumphant anthem of... Read More.

Kansas State Board of Education Names Finalists for Commissioner of Education

Tuesday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education has named three finalists for the position of Kansas commissioner of education following a national search conducted in partnership with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The Board will announce the next commissioner during its April 14 meeting. The... Read More.

Cosmosphere Confirms Artemis II Launch Watch Party Plans as April 1 Launch Approaches

Monday, March 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As anticipation builds for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the Cosmosphere is confirming plans for its Artemis II Launch Watch Party, scheduled to align with the currently targeted launch on April 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM CST. With the launch date rapidly approaching,... Read More.

Wynn Goering ’77 to Serve as Interim President

Monday, March 30

Wynn Goering, the current chair of the Bethel College Board of Directors, will assume the duties of interim president of Bethel College on July 1, the Board announced today after the conclusion of its spring meetings on March 26-28. Goering will step down from... Read More.

Officer Involved Shooting in Hutchinson

Monday, March 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson, Kansas. On March 29, at approximately 10 p.m., the Hutchinson Police Department requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Awarded Fund for Reno County Grant to Support Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Initiative

Monday, March 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — March 30, 2026 — StartUp Hutch has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fund for Reno County to support its Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Microgrant Initiative in rural Reno County. Funding will help support the initiative through coaching, facilitated... Read More.

One Person in Critical Condition Following Sunday Shooting in North Hutchinson

Monday, March 30

UPDATE: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has released additional details regarding Sunday night's shooting incident. Read the full release here. HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On Sunday night, multiple emergency units were seen responding to the 200 block of West 28th Avenue in Hutchinson. Reno... Read More.

Firefighters Contain Large Grass Fire Near Burrton Friday Afternoon

Friday, March 27

Firefighters from Harvey and Reno counties battled a large grass fire near the county line northwest of Burrton Friday afternoon into the evening hours. The fire that began around 3:30 p.m. was generally in an area between Northwest 12th and 24th Streets between Woodberry and... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Announces Railroad Crossing Closure Scheduled at 11th Street

Friday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 27, 2026]- A temporary railroad crossing closure is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at 11th Avenue. Union Pacific will be conducting maintenance work at the crossing, which will require a full closure of the roadway from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note... Read More.

Jeremy Unruh Named City of Hutchinson Fire Chief

Friday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 27, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson has appointed Jeremy Unruh as Fire Chief for the Hutchinson Fire Department. A 27-year veteran of the Hutchinson Fire Department and a second-generation firefighter, Unruh steps into the role with deep experience, strong leadership, and... Read More.