Hutchinson News

Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison

Friday, October 18

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Lauren Denison is a first-year teacher and teaches 4th grade at Morgan Elementary School. Morgan Elementary is where Denison's education... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency. The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

Vote for Your Favorite Christian Artist at Next Year’s Kansas State Fair

Thursday, October 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair would like your input for the 2025 Christian act at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. Vote for your favorite artist by Friday, Oct. 18. Ben Fuller Josiah Queen CeCe Winans Tauren Wells Have another suggestion, write your answer in! 2025... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Rescheduling of Mother & Son Date Night

Thursday, October 17

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Mother & Son Date Night originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2, has been rescheduled to a date in February/March 2025, yet to be determined. Ticket sales will re- open once the new date has been announced. Earlier this fall,... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce October Small Business of the Month: Waggoners Inc.

Wednesday, October 16

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the October Small Business of the Month award to Waggoners Inc., a family-owned company with deep roots in our community. Their story is one of... Read More.

Pavement-Marking Project Set on U.S. 281 in Barton County

Wednesday, October 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a U.S. 281 pavement-marking project in Barton County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on U.S. 281 from the Hoisington west city limits to the Barton/Russell county line, for... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Middle School Students Selected for Honor Choir

Wednesday, October 16

By Emmie Boese, USD 311 Communications PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir. The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia Goering, Kendra Reese, Allison Tipton, Micheal Chance, Ronan... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Hutchinson Native Builds on Seabees’ 82-Year Legacy

Wednesday, October 16

By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach GULFPORT, Miss. — Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is home to... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Navigates Water Supply Challenges and Celebrates School Achievements

Wednesday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 is still looking at the potential of bringing water from the city of Hutchinson to the new Crusader Corner Daycare at 56th and Plum. Superintendent Cindy Couchman gave the USD 313 Board of Education an update on... Read More.

United Way 2024-2025 Campaign Underway in Reno County

Tuesday, October 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is excited to announce the successful launch of its 2024-2025 campaign. Under the leadership of campaign co-chairs Keith and Angie Zwickl, and the Campaign Hype Squad, the campaign is making remarkable progress. This year's... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Vote for Your Favorite Christian Artist at Next Year’s Kansas State Fair

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Community Partners Announce Rescheduling of Mother & Son Date Night

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce October Small Business of the Month: Waggoners Inc.

Pavement-Marking Project Set on U.S. 281 in Barton County

Pretty Prairie Middle School Students Selected for Honor Choir

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Hutchinson Native Builds on Seabees’ 82-Year Legacy

Buhler USD 313 Navigates Water Supply Challenges and Celebrates School Achievements

United Way 2024-2025 Campaign Underway in Reno County

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