Hutchinson News

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to Dedicate Granite Bench in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the USA 1776-2026

Thursday, September 5

The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Sons of the American Revolution National society created an initiative to place a 250th Anniversary bench in every state. The Sons of the Plains chapter created a joint project with two Daughters of the... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeking New Members

Thursday, September 5

Released by BowercommHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is expanding and seeking committed individuals to join in building systematic, sustainable, and equitable child care solutions for providers, parents, and businesses throughout Reno County.Over the next five years, the Reno County... Read More.

Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings

Thursday, September 5

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Authorizes Sale up to $4.34M in General Obligation Bonds

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday authorized sale of up to $4.34 million in general obligation bonds, and revised ordinances related to an increase in bonding costs for projects it earlier authorized in order to reimburse expenses incurred prior to... Read More.

Pitch Contest at Hutchinson Community College to Celebrate Reno County Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, September 4

Released by Bowercomm HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, in conjunction with The City of Hutchinson – Human Relations Office and NetWork Kansas, invite the public to join the excitement as local entrepreneurs present their business ideas at the Pitch Contest on Monday, September 16th. The... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fall Grants Open to Reno County Organizations

Tuesday, September 3

By the Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation requests proposals for 2024 Changemakers at Work grants.Changemakers at Work grants are open to Reno County residents and organizations who have great ideas for bringing community members together on projects that spark community spirit... Read More.

Hutchinson Council Adopts RNR Resolution, Holds Budget Hearing

Tuesday, September 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council held hearings Tuesday morning on the city's 2025 budget that keeps the city's property tax levy the same as for 2024 at 40.329 mills. The levy will be just under two mills higher than the... Read More.

More Than a Home — K-State is Among the Best in Setting Students Up for Happiness and Success

Tuesday, September 3

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News MANHATTAN. Kan. — Trent Stine still isn't sure if it's possible to have a bad day at Kansas State University.The facilities, the campus, the people — everyone and everything has always felt so inviting at K-State, the junior said, even... Read More.

Updated Pricing for Salthawk Sports Admission

Friday, August 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attending a Salthawk game soon? Be sure you know about the new admission rates for high school and middle school sports! Single event admission for adult or student:$5 for Hutch Middle Schools $7 for Hutch HighAll-Sports Passes can be purchased... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 30

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or... Read More.

KBI Positively Identifies Jonathan Clayton as Deceased Man Found in Harvey County

Friday, August 30

UPDATE: Death investigation in Harvey County By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), has positively identified the man found deceased inside... Read More.