Hutchinson News

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Friday, December 6

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and ambassador Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays By the Last Prisoner Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, Deshaun T. Durham, a 24-year-old Kansas resident sentenced to 92 months in prison... Read More.

Fee Insurance Group Opens Office in Manhattan with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Thursday, December 5

By Fee Insurance Group MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fee Insurance Group is excited to announce the opening of its fifth location in Kansas, expanding into the Manhattan area. The new office, located at 555 Poyntz Ave, Suite 185, will enhance the company's ability to provide personalized... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Home to the First Baby Box in Kansas; 294th in the Nation

Thursday, December 5

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This morning marked a day of great significance for the State of Kansas as well as the City of Hutchinson. The newest baby box of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes was unveiled today at Hutchinson Fire Station 1, 2222... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Ordinance to Add “Disturbing the Peace” Provisions to City’s Code

Thursday, December 5

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In response to a recent Kansas Supreme Court decision, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance that adds disturbing the peace provisions to the city's code. In a case out of Wichita, the Supreme Court struck the language... Read More.

Kansas to Bless First Baby Box in the State

Thursday, December 5

By Safe Haven Baby Boxes HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives just got a little easier in Hutchinson, Kansas, as our newest baby box will be blessed on December 5th, 2024. The newest addition represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide a safe and... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Groundbreaking Celebrated Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Before what was described as perhaps the largest crowd ever to attend such an event, ground was formally broken Wednesday afternoon for the new Hutchinson YMCA to be located just east of 20th and Lorraine. Several representatives from the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Narrowly Rejects Proposal to Move Legal Notices Online

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A proposal to designate the City of Hutchinson's website as an official publication for legal notices came up one vote short at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. While three of five Council members voted in favor, it needed four... Read More.

Step Into the Shadows: Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Hosts Spectacular “Phantom of the Fox” Fundraiser

Tuesday, December 3

By Penny Bettles, Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prepare for an unforgettable night of elegance, mystery, and entertainment as Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre presents the much-anticipated Phantom of the Fox Fundraiser. This enchanting event will take place on Saturday, January 25, inviting patrons... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival

Tuesday, December 3

By Downtown Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Nov. 22, 2024) — Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival taking place December 6 &... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Tuesday, December 3

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season By Evergy Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The holiday season is here with festive lights and decorations. As families get ready to decorate, Evergy reminds customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday lights.... Read More.

Demolition of Atrium Hotel to Begin December 6

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has announced the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center to begin on Friday Dec. 6, 2024.According to a statement provided by the City of Hutchinson, Kansas Concrete LLC will handle the demolition, which is scheduled... Read More.

More than $10M to be Allocated to Community-Based Organizations, Local, and State Agencies for Crime Victims and Survivors Programs

Monday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that more than $10 million in federal funding will be allocated to community-based organizations and local and state agencies providing services directly to crime victims and survivors. This funding comes from the federal Victims of Crime... Read More.