Hutchinson News

Woodie Seat Freeway Phase 1 Complete

Wednesday, June 26

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan – The City of Hutchinson Engineering Department has received notification from APAC that Phase 1 of the Woodie Seat Freeway Improvements project has been successfully completed. As a result, the traffic control measures have been removed, and the... Read More.

Old K-14 Resurfacing is Set in Reno, Rice Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will start soon on three sections of Old K-14 in Reno and Rice counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a mill and overlay in Reno County from the south city limits of Nickerson to... Read More.

Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives

Wednesday, June 26

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan, — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).This initiative, which focuses on providing... Read More.

Resurfacing on K-4 to Begin Monday

Wednesday, June 26

By Kansas Department of Transportation SALINE/DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beginning Monday, July 1, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a mill and overlay project on about 21 miles of K-4 in Saline and Dickinson counties.Work on K-4 will occur from the south city... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Guardrail Improvements in Rush, Barton Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH/BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for proposed K-4 guardrail improvements will begin soon in Rush and Barton counties.The survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation will be 7 miles east of the K4/U.S.183 junction at La Crosse,... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.

7 Kansas Businesses Awarded Small Business Grants

Tuesday, June 25

By Main Street America American Express and Main Street America Tuesday announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C.... Read More.

HutchCC Trustees to Hold Special Meeting for Position Name Change of Outgoing President Dr. Carter File

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College Trustees will take action on a job position name for outgoing president Dr. Carter File at a special meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Shears Technology Center.Dr. Tricia Paramore will assume the presidency of HutchCC,... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, Inc. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce the commencement of the bidding process for a newly funded project under the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project represents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will now cover doula services. The coverage, effective July 1, 2024, will allow Medicaid beneficiaries in... Read More.

KHP’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — The newest class of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, June 18th in Salina, Kansas.KHP Recruit Class #68 began 24 weeks of training on Tuesday, January 9th at the... Read More.

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day with Tips from the Experts

Tuesday, June 25

Prevent Fireworks Related Injuries this July 4 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of the State Fire Marshal (KSFM) and Safe Kids Kansas would like to share some important safety tips to ensure that all... Read More.