Hutchinson News

Important Takeaways from Midwest Plains Energy Corridor Meeting

Wednesday, August 21

Official Release of the Pawnee County Attorney's Office LARNED, Kan. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Wednesday morning, Larned Mayor Will Nusser, Pawnee County Commissioner Bob Rein and Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett met via tele-video conference with members of the Leadership Team of the Grid Deployment... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Makes Progress on Establishing STAR Bond District Connected to Landmark Building Restoration

Wednesday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday took a key step towards establishment of a STAR Bond district connected with the restoration of the Landmark Building at 5th and Main. These bonds, which the city would have no liability for, would... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center Upper Pond Now Restored and Filled

Wednesday, August 21

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged... Read More.

Adopted Burn Ordinance for the City of Hutchinson

Wednesday, August 21

Adopted Burn Ordinance: 8/21/2024 By City of Hutchinson Fire Marshal Michael Cain Introduced: August 20, 2024 Passed: August 20, 2024 Published: August 26, 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-102 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2018 EDITION OF ARTICLE I FIRE PROTECTION OF CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Atrium Owner Ordered to Repair or Demolish Property in 30 Days, Update Hearing Oct. 1

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky KiddHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council has condemned the former Atrium Hotel and Convention Center on North Lorraine as unsafe and dangerous.As part of the resolution the City Council adopted on Tuesday following a show cause hearing, owner Josiah Joseph... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

Tuesday, August 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app!Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the fairgrounds, food/shopping Finder tools, show itineraries,... Read More.

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Monday, August 19

Press Release shared by the United States Department of Justice WICHITA, KAN. — A Kansas man was sentenced today to 293 months in prison for using his former position as chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank to embezzle tens of millions of dollars in... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

Friday, August 16

Labor Market Report: July 2024 By the Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% in July.... Read More.

Central Christian School to Partner with Superior Boiler on New Child Care Facility

Friday, August 16

By Amber Osner, Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School of Hutchinson, Kansas, is pleased to announce an important partnership with Superior Boiler of Hutchinson.This partnership will see Superior Boiler providing financial support for the construction of a new child care facility at... Read More.

Cancer Council of Reno County Announces New Executive Director

Friday, August 16

By the Cancer Council of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cancer Council of Reno County is pleased to announce Ashley Thompson as its new Executive Director! Ashley brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having served as the Director of... Read More.