Hutchinson News

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Do you Love the Kansas State Fair and want to get in FREE? Are you looking for Community Service hours? Request to be a volunteer for the Kansas State Fair.There are many part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions... Read More.

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- We're less than ten days away to the kick-off of the 2023 Kansas State Fair, which means we are less than ten days away to all the delicious fair food! While many of your favorites will be... Read More.

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

Friday, September 1

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.

Steffen Won’t Seek Re-Election to Kansas Senate, Two File for his Seat

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd There will be a contested race for the Republican nomination for Kansas Senate in the 34th District in 2024. This will be an open seat as one of the candidates filing says incumbent. Mark Steffen of Hutchinson is not seeking re-election.Hutchinson businessman... Read More.

Cosmosphere Celebrates Museum Day

Friday, September 1

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. –- The Cosmosphere is celebrating Museum Day! As part of the celebration, visitors can receive free admission to the Hall of Space Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 9 AM to 7 PM. Get your ticket online or mention “Museum Day”... Read More.

Join UWRC in Raising Hope for Reno County

Friday, September 1

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Every September, hundreds of volunteers descend on Reno County as the UWRC community-wide campaign kicks off.This year, the Campaign Cabinet team is led by Chairs, Ed and Carol Berger (right).From delivering information about United Way's... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces $3 Million Grant for Expansion of HutchCC Nursing and Allied Health Education Programs

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Senator Jerry Moran announced Thursday Hutchinson Community College has been awarded $3 million to expand nursing and allied health education programs, in a partnership with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Moran said the grant comes from “Congressionally Designated Spending.”The grant... Read More.

Moran Speaks Out on Quivira NWR Water Issues

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Water issues in central Kansas continue to heat up after the US Fish and Wildlife Service filed an application with the Kansas Division of Natural Resources to enforce its senior water right in the Rattlesnake Creek basin for Quivira... Read More.

Wichita Man Arrested in Connection with Fentanyl-Related Death in Hutchinson

Thursday, August 31

By Lucky Kidd A Wichita man has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl related death in Hutchinson.Officers from the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner II Wednesday in the 600 block of... Read More.

Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 31

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 35 Local Bridge Projects Across Kansas to Receive $42.3M

Thursday, August 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation DODGE CITY, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Signals Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main

Thursday, August 31

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In preparation for the upcoming Kansas State Fair, temporary traffic signals have been installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main.From August 30th to September 6th, the temporary traffic signals will be set to flash mode,... Read More.