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Hutchinson USD 308 BOE Approves Boundary Shift

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education approved a boundary shift for Graber Elementary and McCandless Elementary at their meeting on Monday (March 13, 2023). At the March 13, 2023, meeting, Deputy Superintendent, Krystal Young, presented the boundary shift to Board members for... Read More.

Kansas Senate Approves Elimination of Taxes on IRA Income

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill eliminating state taxes on all income from retirement accounts, like Social Security and 401K accounts. The measure is now headed to the House for consideration.The change is estimated to add $260 million in... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves APAC Bid for Work on K-61

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. –A bid for an upcoming project involving two segments of the Ken Kennedy Freeway (K-61) in Hutchinson was accepted Tuesday by the Hutchinson City Council.The project involves mill and overlay of the northbound lanes of K-61 from... Read More.

HutchCC Board Approves New VP, Tuition & Fees for 2023-24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (HutchCC.edu) - The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its February meeting by continuing its tradition of welcoming student groups when they were introduced to members of the volleyball and soccer teams.The Board also approved the hiring of Dr. Tricia Paramore... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Minutes: Board Approves Suspended Batting Cages for HHS

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education approved the purchase of two new suspended batting cages for Hutchinson High School at their meeting on Monday (February 13, 2023).Director of Support Services, Robert Williams, and HHS Director of Athletics and Activities, Jon McLean,... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Street Maintenance Bid, Sales Tax Extension

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio   HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Circle C Paving and Construction of Goddard was awarded the City of Hutchinson’s 2023 residential street maintenance project during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. In addition to crack and chip sealing of non-arterial streets, roughly from 17th... Read More.

KBOR Approves Criminal Justice Program for Kansas State

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a new criminology degree program at Kansas State University, despite concerns about similar degrees being offered elsewhere in the state. Officials from Emporia State University opposed the move, saying Kansas doesn’t need another... Read More.