Hutchinson News

Hutchinson City Council Approves Multiple Sale and Delivery Bonds for the City

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved the sale and delivery of bonds to cover a number of projects in the city. TD Securities had the low bid on the $2.44 million in bond sold, which due to a bid... Read More.

USD 313 Board Approves Purchase of Masonic Lodge Building for Ad Astra Academies

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies will have a new home in the near future.The USD 313 Board of Education last night approved the purchase of the Masonic Lodge building on East 23rd in Hutchinson for $235,000. Board members toured... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officer Brice Burlie Appointed Chief of Police

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veteran Hutchinson Police officer Brice Burlie is the new Chief of Police. Burlie, a 24 year member of the department and most recently operations captain, was introduced during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements, who... Read More.

USD 308 Honors Teachers and Staff at Convocation

Tuesday, August 15

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Hutchinson Public Schools welcomed back teachers and staff at their annual Convocation event on Wednesday, August 9th. Held at the Sports Arena, this event featured guest speaker, Debra Teufel, President of the Hutch Chamber, an awards ceremony... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

Hit and Run Injury Accident

Tuesday, August 15

By the Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 8/15/2023 at 2:48 A.M., Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 800 block of West 5th Ave., for a report of a vehicle striking a... Read More.

B-Well 5K and One Mile Walk at Buhler Frolic

Monday, August 14

By Buhler Public Schools and Buhler Frolic Attention 5K Fans: Buhler Public Schools and the Buhler Frolic are working together to host a 5K and One Mile Walk at the Buhler Frolic this year on Saturday, Oct. 7.We are inviting the runners, joggers, walkers, or walkers... Read More.

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

Monday, August 14

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,... Read More.

Leake Sisters of Sterling to be Featured in Times Square

Sunday, August 13

Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake to Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation By the National Down Syndrome Society NEW YORK —Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake of Sterling, Kansas, will appear in the bright lights of... Read More.

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more.Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along with the new frequency, KGBK has... Read More.

Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones

Friday, August 11

By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home.Eric Meyer, owner and... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress

Friday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10.The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began life-saving measures. Shortly after that he was pronounced dead by... Read More.