Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Fire Department Currently Hiring

Tuesday, July 18

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is an organization of continuous improvement that takes pride in improving its commitment to the community and has confirmed International Accreditation as well as a Class 1 rating with...

Hutchinson Sports Arena Renovation Expected to be Paid off by September 2024

Tuesday, July 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The .35 percent sales tax for the Sports Arena renovation could come to an end by September, 2024. On July 18, the Hutchinson City Council approved the redemption of the Sports Arena portion of a 2015 bond...

Special District Budget notice of Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing

Tuesday, July 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Board of Commissioners, acting as the governing body of Reno County Fire Districts, Reno County Sewer Districts, and Reno County Water Districts will meet on September 13, 2023 during the regularly scheduled meeting which begins at 9:00...

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas’ Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Tuesday, July 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects notably more Kansans to mental health resources in the Lifeline’s first full year of operation. In its first year, 9-8-8 saw a 73%...

No Winner in Monday’s Powerball Drawing. Jackpot Hits $1 Billion

Tuesday, July 18

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No single ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball...

UPDATE: 2-Year-Old Kansas Drowning Victim Identified

Tuesday, July 18

OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) – Osage County law enforcement officials have identified the victim of a recent drowning at a Kansas state park. Sheriff Chris Wells says the victim of last week’s drowning was 2-year-old Jaselyn Knoll. KSNT reports that the death is under...

Annual Report Shows Drop in Kansas Violent Crimes for 2022

Tuesday, July 18

By Rachel Mipro, Crime Index Report compiles data from...

This Summer, Keep Kids Learning

Tuesday, July 18

By Lance Patterson, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Summer is a critical time for Reno County youth as they aim to make up for the impact of interrupted learning and developmental disruption of the past few years. Boys &...

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 18

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS...

Online Enrollment Now Open for Returning Buhler USD 313 Students

Monday, July 17

BUHLER, Kan. – Online enrollment for returning Buhler USD 313 students will open Monday, July 17th, at 8:00 a.m. and will close on August 7th, at noon. An email with the SNAP CODE needed to enroll was sent Sunday afternoon to the primary guardian's...

Hutchinson Youth City Council Accepting Applications

Monday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council is now accepting applications for students interested in participating in civic engagement, developing leadership skills, and being a voice for local youth. To qualify, you must be a USD 308 student entering the 7th-12th grades for the...

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Monday, July 17

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for...