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Veterans Banners Return to Downtown Hutchinson

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Veterans Honor Banners project hosted by the Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF) with support from the Chamber and the City of Hutchinson will be back in Downtown Hutchinson this fall. Banners will be on sale from May 27, 2023 thru July... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department to Host Grand Opening for New Fire Station 1

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department announced this week that the new Fire Station 1, 2222 North Main Street, will soon be in operation. Local contractor, Wiens and Company, has completed the majority of the construction of the new 5.3-million-dollar fire station. They... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council to Consider Interim City Manager Agreement at Friday Meeting

Thursday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council will consider an “interim services agreement” with former Reno County Historical Society executive director Mary Grace Clements as part of a special meeting Friday afternoon at 4 at City Hall. If approved, Clements will serve as interim... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Aggravated Robbery Charge

Wednesday, May 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tuesday morning Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Main Street in reference to an armed robbery. An 82-year-old female victim reported hearing someone rattling the back door of her residence. Moments later she... Read More.

Former Hutchinson Police Officer Sentenced on Sexual Assault and Other Charges

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A former Hutchinson Police officer was sentenced Monday to 23 ½ years in prison for a series of crimes that took place over the span of a decade, most of which involved incidents in Carey Park where he approached women late... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Fair Award Recipients Announced

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center has announced its merit awards recipients from the recent Hutchinson Art Fair.1st Place ($500): Lindsay Hendershot (Abstract Painting)2nd Place ($400): Michael Schlyer (Stoneware Pottery)3rd Place ($300): Jocelyn Woodson (Painting)Marvel Senti Award ($400): Kathie Moore (Oil Painting)Charlotte Summers... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Pretty Prairie Voters Approve Bond Proposals

Wednesday, May 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Voters in two Reno County school districts gave approval to bond proposals Tuesday. Unofficial results in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 indicated that their $7.6 million bond issue passed with 381 votes in favor to 301 against. Pretty Prairie USD 311... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Moves to Fire City Manager Kendal Francis

Tuesday, May 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the second time in just over a year the City of Hutchinson is searching for a new City Manager. On a 3-2 vote Tuesday, and following a lengthy executive session, the Hutchinson City Council voted to fire City Manager Kendal Francis... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Clarifies Eligibility and Extends Due Date for Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson recently announced the launch of the Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program is designed to respond to the negative impacts on housing as a result of the Covid-19... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $71K in Grants

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $71,075 to eight nonprofit organizations in March. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative... Read More.

Work on East 30th Ave Included in 2023 Hutchinson Street Maintenance

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday awarded the 2023 arterial street maintenance project contract to APAC Kansas. APAC’s bid, the lower of the two received, came in at just over $934 thousand dollars, more than $100 thousand above the engineers’ estimate.The project... Read More.

Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day to be Observed May 12th in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hutchinson Police Department will host an Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 12th, at 11 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center in Hutchinson.The public is invited to... Read More.