Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

Tuesday, August 1

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County.In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a little over $20,000. Each... Read More.

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Tuesday, August 1

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command) WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a FREE event open to the public at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum,Read More.

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

TECH, Inc. Introduces New Rental Business

Tuesday, August 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — TECH, Inc. has a new business venture that they are excited to introduce to Reno County. Rise Event Rentals is an event rental company that was created from a long partnership with Kitty Keazer and Details Event Planning and Rentals.... Read More.

Listening Tours with U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann This Week

Tuesday, August 1

KANSAS — U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is making 16 stops through Kansas this week starting today, Aug. 1 through Thursday Aug. 3. Mann plans to visit with Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns to represent the Big First District in Congress."My team and... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Proposed U.S. 50 Bridge Replacement

Monday, July 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation A field survey is expected to begin around Monday, Aug. 7, for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 50 west of Hutchinson. The survey will be for a bridge replacement over Sugar Creek, near Abbyville, and shown on the map. The length of the... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Receives Over $77K During Campaign Event

Monday, July 31

HESSTON, Kan. — Just over $77,000 was raised during the Give.Match..Grow Hesston! campaign and $70,000 of that amount will be matched through the Patterson Family Foundation matching grant.The foundation said they are very grateful for the community's donations and for the opportunity to further... Read More.

Newton Approves Next Steps for 71-Home Addition

Monday, July 31

Rundown by the City of Newton Public Information Office (this does not represent official Commission minutes) NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission Meeting began at 7 p.m. on July 25, 2023, and the City Commission first set a public hearing for Sept. 12 to establish a... Read More.

Have You Paid Your 2022 Real Estate Taxes?

Monday, July 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County has provided a list for taxpayers prior to a future newspaper publication required by state law. Changes in address, mailing errors, and other miscommunication often result in taxpayers missing a payment. This notice is an effort to reach... Read More.

Heartland Tri-State Bank Seized and Determined Insolvent, Now Acquired by Dream First Bank

Friday, July 28

ELKHART, Kan. — An Elkhart, Kansas bank, Heartland Tri-State Bank, with two branches in south central Kansas including one in Arlington, has been seized by state banking regulators.The Office of the State Bank Commissioner seized Heartland Tri-State Bank Friday after an ongoing investigation determined... Read More.

Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

Friday, July 28

By Andrew Gross & Devin Gladden, AAA Newsroom WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2023) —The national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 13 cents since last week to $3.71. The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which... Read More.