Hutchinson News

Heartland Credit Union Promotes Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting

Monday, July 29

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Heartland Credit Union has recently announced the promotion of Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting. Wiens will be responsible for overseeing the underwriting department, which handles deciding direct and indirect loan applications, monitoring consumer loan portfolio performance,... Read More.

Kansas Women Attorneys Association Honors Hutchinson Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer

Monday, July 29

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Dell Marie Shanahan Swearer, Chief Operating Officer of Hutchinson Community Foundation, has been presented the Carol Foreman Medal of Civility from the Kansas Women Attorneys Association.The Carol Foreman Medal of Civility specifies that “The recipient must have behaved and... Read More.

Colorado Judge Temporarily Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Grocery ‘Megamerger’

Friday, July 26

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Baseline DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September.Colorado Attorney General... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Program Sees 100% Graduation Rate

Thursday, July 25

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff... Read More.

Tiger Media Network Interns Explore Custom Harvesting in Documentary

Thursday, July 25

By FHSU NewsHAYS, Kan. — Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America.The new Tiger Media Network... Read More.

Brush 71 Gets Deployed to the Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon

Wednesday, July 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 and crew have accepted an assignment to the Durkee fire in Eastern Oregon. This crew left the station today at 3:30 p.m. The Durkee Fire is a growing fire of approximately... Read More.

Pay Real Estate Taxes by July 31 to Avoid Further Fees and Interest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (Jul 22, 2024) — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Wednesday, July 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Receives Kansas Arts Commission Grant

Tuesday, July 23

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance,... Read More.

Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson's Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on... Read More.