Hutchinson News

Increased Activity of Vector-Borne Diseases Identified in Kansas

Monday, June 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While ticks and mosquitoes are a natural part of our environment, it is important to know that some may transmit harmful diseases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) tracks illnesses caused by ticks and... Read More.

Celebrate Independence Day in Style at Red, White, & Brews

Monday, June 24

By AS Designed Co HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for an explosive celebration as AS Designed Co. and Carrie's Beer Garden present Red, White, & Brews on June 28th and 29th at Carrie's Beer Garden and Charlie's Wine Garden, located at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.Bring... Read More.

Objections Board Rejects Residency Complaint Against GOP Candidate for Kansas House

Friday, June 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A state panel agreed Friday to allow Republican Kyler Sweely to remain on the ballot as a candidate for a Kansas House seat in a Hutchinson district, despite concerns that he appears not to be living... Read More.

Hutch Chamber to Host Primary Election Candidate Forum

Friday, June 21

By the Hutchinson/Reno County ChamberHUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 22, 2024) — As the Primary Election draws near, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today they will be hosting a forum for Reno County Commission and Kansas State Legislature candidates that will be appearing on... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Class of 2004 to Celebrate 20-Year Reunion at the Kansas Cosmosphere

Friday, June 21

By the Hutchinson High School Graduating Class of 2004 HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson High School graduating class of 2004 is excited to announce its 20-year reunion, set to take place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Kansas Cosmosphere.Salthawks from the class of... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, June 21

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Providing Tax Cuts for All Kansans

Friday, June 21

Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1, bipartisan legislation that will provide tax... Read More.

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Thursday, June 20

By The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Services Commission has selected awardees to receive more than $367,000 in FY25 Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) grants. The goal of KPCCI... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County.Students... Read More.

Another Round of Heavy Rain for Mid-Kansas

Wednesday, June 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — The mid-Kansas area saw another round of very heavy rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with rain continuing to fall.The Heaviest rain fell in a band from Hutchinson and Sterling east across southern McPherson County into Marion... Read More.

BOGO Ticket Sale on Kansas State Fair Gate Admission

Wednesday, June 19

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce a special Buy One Get One (BOGO) Gate Ticket offer available for one day only! Mark your calendars for June 25th and take advantage of the best offer of... Read More.

Smoke Signals Rise High Above the Pristine Colorado Mountains Announcing Caveman is Coming!

Wednesday, June 19

The 2024 Caveman Music Festival Welcomes The Wallflowers and Toadies to Lineup By the Caveman Music Festival WESTON, CO (March 19, 2024) — Deep in the Purgatoire River Valley in the southern Colorado mountains sits the bucolic village of Weston, home to the Monument Lake... Read More.