Hutchinson News

Kansas Legislature Passes and Sends Compromised Tax Bill to Governor Laura Kelly

Tuesday, June 18

By Lucky Kidd TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Legislatures today passed and sent to Governor Laura Kelly a compromise tax bill that changes the number of income tax brackets from three to two, eliminates taxes on social security payments, raises tax credit amounts for childcare... Read More.

Lyons and Macksville Among Recipients of Emergency HEAL Grant Funding to Restore Damaged Community Buildings

Tuesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — It was announced today by David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce that $390,000 in Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) grants were awarded to five recipients.According to the Kansas Commerce, more than $770,000 private local... Read More.

Project Park Kick-Off Event Set for June 24th: Hutchinson Community to Transform Underutilized Spaces

Tuesday, June 18

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — DCI Inc, Hutchinson Community Foundation and Hutch Rec are thrilled to announce the kick-off event for Project Park, a creative placemaking initiative designed to activate and transform underutilized spaces within the city. Project Park aims to reimagine... Read More.

Cosmosphere’s Rocket Gallery to Feature Flight-Proven Engine from SpaceX’s Falcon 9

Tuesday, June 18

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is pleased to announce that it has received a flight-proven Merlin rocket engine donated to the Museum by its manufacturer, SpaceX.Nine Merlin engines power SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 is the world’s first orbital class, reusable... Read More.

Downtown Hutch Master Plan

Monday, June 17

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City Council will receive a presentation on the Downtown Hutch Master Plan on Tuesday June 18th. On June 11th, The Planning Commission reviewed the plan and unanimously recommended approval.The Downtown Hutch Master plan is a high-level,... Read More.

Benjamin Anderson is the First Speaker in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Speaker Series

Monday, June 17

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Benjamin Anderson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, was the first speaker in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Speaker Series Wednesday at the Hutchinson Public Library, sponsored by the Healthcare Access Task Force.... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Grant Funding for Local Food and Shelter Programs

Monday, June 17

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen to award Reno County non-profits $16,494 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.Under the terms of the grants, local governmental or private... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Two New Staff Members

Monday, June 17

By the Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of two new staff members.Tony Helfrich started at Hutch Rec as the Director of Nature Education & Outdoor Recreation at Dillon Nature Center on May 28. He comes to Hutch Rec... Read More.

Building Upon Success: Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) Looks to Build

Monday, June 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50.... Read More.

Salt City Pain Management’s Services To Join The Summit June 24

Friday, June 14

By Salt City Pain Management/the Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Jun. 13, 2024) — Starting June 24, Salt City Pain Management’s services will be integrated into The Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement.Randy Roatch, CEO of The Summit,... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Showing Up Early in Kansas Waterways

Friday, June 14

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly a result of warmer late-spring weather and more rain events, according to a Kansas State... Read More.

Closing of Limb and Brush Drop Sites

Thursday, June 13

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The limb and brush drop sites will be closing permanently effective Friday, June 14th. Residents are encouraged to utilize the Reno County Landfill for limb and brush disposal from this date onward.In just ten days, the Public... Read More.