Hutchinson News

Careyville Tornado Siren Relocates to Improve Coverage

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson is notifying residents in the Careyville subdivision that the outdoor emergency warning siren serving the area is currently offline due to an equipment failure, possibly related to a lightning strike. Because the siren is aging and its current... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across Central Kansas into Sunday Evening

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across Central Kansas into Sunday evening. Red Flag warnings are in effect through 10 PM Saturday and from 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Southwest winds will change to the northwest Sunday and increase behind a cold front producing gusts... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Friday, March 20

Conditions will continue to be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas today, March 20, through early afternoon Saturday, March 21. Today’s burning activity, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

Friday, March 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor Kelly signed the bill on Thursday alongside... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

Wednesday, March 18

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) expressed frustration Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues over their actions, or refusal to do so, on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE Act during a news conference with Kansas reporters Wednesday. Marshall said the real question... Read More.

U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Coming to Hutchinson, Kansas

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament will bring competitors from across the country to Rice Park in Hutchinson, Kansas, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by the Rice Park Horseshoe Club, Visit Hutch and sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA), the... Read More.

Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign Underway

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – An enthusiastic group gathered Wednesday morning in front of Ye Old Mill on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to celebrate the official kickstart of the Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign. Bridgette Jobe, Director of the Kansas Tourism Division, presented a check... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Invites the Community to Water Treatment Open House

Tuesday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 17, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at how safe, reliable water services are delivered every day during a Water Utilities Open House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin West of Kingman

Tuesday, March 17

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin an overlay project on U.S 54 in Kingman County on March 30. The project will improve the road surface, extending the pavement’s service life. Work will occur on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 54... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Monday, March 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 4, 2026. The level tested at 13 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a small exterior fire at the rear of the residence. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive exterior attack,... Read More.

Traffic Signal at 27th & Main in Hutchinson Offline Due to Wind Damage

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 16, 2026]- The traffic signal at the intersection of 27th Avenue and Main Street recently sustained wind damage that caused a structural failure to the traffic signal pole on the northeast corner of the intersection. Due to the damage, the northeast traffic... Read More.