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Hutchinson Chamber 2025 Legislative Forum to Begin Feb. 15

Thursday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 21, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum dates: • Saturday, February 15: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, B.J. Warner Recital Hall – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson •... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Two Hour Delay in Event of Inclement Weather, No Action Taken

Monday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night declined to take action on a suggestion to give the school district the option to have a two hour delay in classes rather than closing schools altogether in the event of inclement... Read More.

Dillons Marketplace in Hutchinson to Undergo Store Renovation

Friday, February 7

Newly remodeled store to offer customers a fresh new look at one-stop shopping HUTCHINSON, Kan. (February 5, 2025) — Officials at Dillon Stores have announced renovation plans for their location at 3200 Plaza E Dr, Hutchinson, Kan. 67502 to provide customers with even more of... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Arson Connected to Fire that Killed Woman, Child

Thursday, February 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wendell Payton was read formal charges Thursday morning in Reno County District Court in connection with last Saturday's fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd in Hutchinson that killed two people.The complaint filed by District Attorney Tom... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Annual Scholarship Application Period Now Open

Thursday, February 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is encouraging qualifying high school seniors to begin applying for scholarships administered annually.The deadline to apply for the following scholarships is noon, March 28. Denny Hart Family Athletic ScholarshipThis scholarship is open to any Reno County graduating... Read More.

The Cosmosphere and the Mark Cuban Foundation Bring AI Education to Hutchinson Teens

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to partner with the Mark Cuban Foundation to bring the Foundation’s highly acclaimed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp to Hutchinson. The program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of AI and its applications for future careers.The two... Read More.

Strataca Seeks Smithsonian Affiliation to Boost Hutchinson Tourism and Innovation

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Strataca, Hutchinson's underground salt museum, is currently pursuing an affiliation with the Smithsonian in Washington. Strataca Director Rachel Terry told the Hutchinson City Council about this at Tuesday night's meeting.Terry said this would be a prestigious recognition that would elevate the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers Matching Grant Program to Revitalize Business Facades

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night heard a presentation on a proposed Commercial Facade Improvement Program. Community Development Director Matthew Williams said the purpose of the program is to encourage local businesses to improve their building facades and reduce blight and... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaia Smith, Hutchinson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week Kaia Smith, Hutchinson High School senior on the girls' basketball team. The week - Smith played well in the Salthawks’ mid-season tournament in McPherson, where the Salthawks finished in third place. She saved... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson January Recap, Youths of the Month Announced

Monday, February 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — January was National Mentoring Month. Since 2002, National Mentoring Month has celebrated the power of mentorship and raising awareness about the need for more caring adults to step up. Right now, one-third of young people in the U.S. feel disconnected from... Read More.