Hutchinson News

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Offering 1 For 1 Match on Sponsored Wreaths through Jan. 17 for 2025 Event at Laurel Cemetery & Haven (Priest) Cemetery

Tuesday, December 31

Volunteers help to Remember, Honor, Teach about our community’s heroes By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at both Laurel Cemetery and Haven (Priest) Cemetery are honored this December as part... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick Retiring After 36 Years of Dedicated Service

Tuesday, December 31

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire on January 13, 2025, after 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas.A retirement reception will be held to celebrate... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend.Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Early Christmas Morning House Fire Report in Hutch

Wednesday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called out about 2 AM Christmas morning to the 700 block of East 10th on the report of a structure fire.Battalion Chief Chad Allen said on arrival crews didn't find anything visible on the outside, but... Read More.

Heartfelt Condolences as Search for Missing Reno County Man Concludes

Tuesday, December 24

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a missing Reno County man has sadly come to an end. The body of 80-year-old Gary Foster was found today near his home at Peace and Red Rock Roads between Abbyville and Arlington.The Reno... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Grants more than $48K to Reno County Projects

Monday, December 23

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Hutchinson Community Foundation’s UPLIFT 2024, the goals for the evening were to have fun and inspire.And with nearly 80 guests in attendance at the first-annual event on Nov. 12, a live performance from local musician... Read More.

Update on SILVER ALERT Search for Reno County Man

Sunday, December 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Gary Foster has not yet been located. Reno County Sheriff's Office asks that residents of the western region of Reno County check any and all buildings, cars, barns, and places anyone would go to take shelter. Also hunters and/or anyone else... Read More.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Doctor on False Statements, Writing Charges Related to 1989 Rape

Friday, December 20

Law Enforcement Continues to Seek Information in Ohio, Colorado & Kansas By Lucky Kidd DAYTON, Ohio — Federal investigators are seeking any possible victims or other information involving a doctor who at one time practiced in Kansas and who has been linked by DNA evidence to... Read More.

SILVER ALERT: Active Search Ongoing for Reno County Man

Friday, December 20

*Updates from the Reno County Sheriff's OfficeRENO COUNTY, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2024) — An update from Captain Shawn McClay of the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared the SILVER ALERT for Gary Foster is still active. Dog teams from the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce December Small Business of the Month: Kauffman Seeds

Thursday, December 19

By the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For over five decades, Kauffman Seeds has been deeply rooted in Reno County’s farming community. What began as K & W Fish Farm under Edward and Frida Kauffman in the early 20th century has... Read More.