Hutchinson News

Kansas Attorney General: Mysterious Powder in Letters Contained Rat Poison

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - That white powdery substance sent to 100 Republican officials earlier this month is a mixture of rat poison and another powder. That's according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who was targeted by one of the letters himself.The FBI has...

With New Fireworks Resolution in Reno, Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Thursday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission passed a new fireworks resolution 2023-12, repealing the former one 2012-30, during their meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023. At the last joint city/county meeting with the City of Hutchinson, Commissioner Randy Parks suggested both bodies consider reviewing...

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

Thursday, June 29

BUHLER, Kan. – As a member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler USD 313 will receive almost $600,00 in Accelerator and Innovation Grant funds. This money is to be dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at...

Sterling’s Old Fashioned 4th Opens with Community Theatre Comedy this Weekend

Wednesday, June 28

STERLING, Kan. – “Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical” will have you laughing out loud and dancing in your seat. Filled with 1970s music, Sterling Community Theatre Troupe presents the jukebox musical comedy this weekend leading up to the Sterling Old Fashioned 4th of...

Fund for Buhler Awards $10,000 to Save Historical Site

Wednesday, June 28

BUHLER, Kan. – The Buhler Community Foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 from the Fund for Buhler to save the Wheatland Park Gazebo.The Wheatland Park Gazebo was built in 1988 in a joint effort between the City of Buhler and Buhler’s Kiwanis Club to...

Day 6, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 28

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS - This is day 6 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas

Hutch Rec’s Board of Commissioners Accepting Applications for Board Appointments

Wednesday, June 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutch Rec Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for two appointments to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission board. Each 4-year term is from September 2023 through August 2027.Applicants must complete, sign, and return applications to the Hutch Rec Downtown Office...

Hutchinson USD 308 Approves Bussing Service for Lincoln Neighborhood Students

Wednesday, June 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday approved spending up to $150,000 to provide bussing service for students in the former Lincoln Elementary School attendance area who will...

Reno County Commission Approves Fireworks Regulations to Align with the City of Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission has approved an amendment to the county's fireworks resolution to allow for the use of fireworks which travel more than six feet into the air. This eliminates...

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

Tuesday, June 27

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community Grant. In total, the SFY 2024 CDRR program covers: 17 grantees, 29 counties and...

AAA Kansas Warns About Leaving Children Inside Hot Cars

Tuesday, June 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) — It's hot and getting hotter in Kansas. With recent rising temperatures, AAA Kansas is reminding motorists not to leave their children unattended in automobiles.Every year, children die because they were left inside a hot vehicle.AAA Kansas spokesman Shawn Steward said...

Attorney General: Kansas Will Stop Changing Genders on IDs

Tuesday, June 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says the state will stop allowing transgender people to change the gender on their driver's licenses and birth certificates. A new law set to take effect July 1st changes the rules.Trans Kansans have been able...