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Residential Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at 2:43 p.m. today at 319 East 8th Avenue. Upon their arrival, units found light smoke coming out of the eaves of a one and a half story duplex.... Read More.

Hutchinson Garage Fire Injures One

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a garage fire Wednesday night in the 1500 block of West 12th in Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Unruh said the first responding unit after the call came in at 10:45 PM reported this... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Human Resources Officer

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce the permanent hiring of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Jed Liuzza. This change will take effect on September 18, 2023. Liuzza’s responsibilities will include Human Resources, Quality, Risk... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves 2024 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hank Gier expressed concerns about how increased property values are impacting especially older residents of the city this morning during public hearings on the 2024 budget and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate at the Hutchinson City Council Meeting. The proposed... Read More.

Hutchinson High School IB Programme Achieves Perfect Graduation Rate for 22-23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- All Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) graduates earned their IB diplomas, resulting in a 100% success rate for the program for the 2022-23 school year. The program is one... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation awards more than $16K in grants

By Hutchinson Community Foundation  HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $16,300 to three nonprofit organizations in May and July. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County.... Read More.

New Calm Room at Hutchinson High School Named After Former Educator

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty’s room is a new safe space for students to re-center both physically and emotionally outside of their Hutch High classroom. Named after Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson High school teacher and golf coach, the room sits in the... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Announces Replacement of Interim CEO

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective immediately, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announces the conclusion of the working agreement and assignment of Interim CEO, Jeff Egbert.Egbert joined HRHS as Interim CEO on December 20, 2022. The Board of Directors hired Egbert after... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every... Read More.