Hutchinson News

Hutch CF Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Tuesday, August 22

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation has opportunities available for those wishing to volunteer with a nonprofit organization. For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers opportunities to serve. The community... Read More.

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday evening commute time – typically 4:30 to... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine... Read More.

Yoder Heritage Day August 26

Monday, August 21

YODER, Kan. — On the last Saturday of August each year, thousands visit the small community of Yoder to celebrate Yoder Heritage Day.Visitors and locals are entertained and transported back in time with tractor pulls, horse drawn events, the annual parade down Main Street,... Read More.

Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County

Monday, August 21

By the Kansas Highway Patrol CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance.---- Previous Release----CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the... Read More.

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including:Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And moreVisit the Kansas State... Read More.

Affidavits Released on Marion Newspaper Raids August 11

Sunday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The probable cause affidavits connected with the August 11th raids on the Marion County Record have been released. The Kansas Reflector and other media outlets began releasing the documents Sunday.The affidavits, which were file stamped as filed with Marion County... Read More.

Two Injured in Motorcycle Wreck Saturday

Sunday, August 20

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were injured Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash south of Great Bend.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Cameron Stevenson of Ellinwood was westbound on SW 50 Road and started to have mechanical problems with his motorcycle and drove off... Read More.

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service.“Joan was the epitome... Read More.

First Marion City Council Meeting Since Newspaper Raid, No Comment to be Made About Raid

Saturday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The Marion City Council is meeting Monday afternoon, their first meeting since the Marion Police Department led a raid of the Marion County Record August 11th that had been condemned by media outlets and organizations nationally and internationally. Their meeting... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor Senior Rob McClarty was the class... Read More.

Labor Market Report July 2023

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for July 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input for... Read More.