Hutchinson News

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

Buhler Band Students Selected for SCKMEA District 1234A Honor Band

Monday, November 11

BUHLER, Kan. — The following Buhler students have been selected for the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association District 1234A Honor Band:Allison Johnson - FluteSavannah Keele - FluteAidan Anderson - ClarinetNyah Sewell - ClarinetLogan Johnson - ClarinetAshlyn Coker - Alto SaxBen Busenbark - Alto... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce November Small Business of the Month: Chaffin Electric

Monday, November 11

Jennifer Weathers, Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the November Small Business of the Month award to Chaffin Electric. Roger Chaffin’s path to entrepreneurship started with a roadblock that might have stopped others... Read More.

Reno County General Election Results

Wednesday, November 6

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson voters apparently have turned the westernmost Democrat in the Kansas Legislature out of office. Republican Kyler Sweely, who survived efforts to keep him off the ballot and a primary win over a candidate backed by Reno County Republican... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: HutchinsonVieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

2024-2025 United Way of Reno County Campaign Update and #iPledge Information

Monday, November 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is still looking for donations for the 2024-2025 campaign. The $1.3M goal this year will be used to help support 21 local nonprofits, enabling them to administer 33 different programs that serve 25,000+ LOCAL friends,... Read More.

Reno County Lights Courthouse Green in Support of “Operation Green Light for Veterans”

Monday, November 4

By Reno County Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County proudly announces that the Reno County Courthouse has been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of... Read More.

RSVP for the November Membership Breakfast Thursday, Nov. 7th

Monday, November 4

By the Hutchinson / Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for an inspiring morning at the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber November Membership Breakfast to celebrate Farm City Week. The Hutch Chamber can’t wait to announce its Farm Focus Family of the Year... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13.Last awarded in... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.