Hutchinson News

Back Where ‘Big Mac’ Belongs

Thursday, July 27

By Brenna EllerRob Mackey is thrilled to be back in the radio world as the current morning On-Air Personality for KWHK FM at Ad Astra Radio.Although his father’s legacy radio station KWHK AM went off the air in the nineties, Mackey gets to share... Read More.

Rural Messenger to Become Official Newspaper for Reno County

Thursday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners are making a change in the newspaper used for their official publications.After reviewing proposals submitted by the Hutchinson News, Ninnescah Valley News out of Pretty Prairie and the Haven-based newspaper, Rural Messenger, Commissioners voted 4-1 at the Reno... Read More.

Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlon

Thursday, July 27

By the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare SystemHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Mark your calendars for the Salty Dog & Salty Pup Triathlon presented by Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Dive, Pedal, Run! Unleash the adventure at the Salty Dog and Salty Pup Triathlon, August 5, 2023.Whether you're... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Honors Pam Adrian Retiring at County Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Pam Adrian was recognized at the start of the Reno County Commission meeting for her retirement after serving 25 years with the Reno County Health Department.Also at the meeting, Health Department Director Karla Nichols shared words of thanks and presented Adrian... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Responds to Lawsuit Findings

Wednesday, July 26

KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol sent out a statewide update reviewing the Court’s recent decision and said they respect the Judge’s conclusions and recommendations.On July 20, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas dismissed the federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and... Read More.

MeadowLARK Grant Program Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas

Wednesday, July 26

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — On July 24, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.“MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Childcare Program Update; Approves Virtual School Handbook

Tuesday, July 25

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ashley Webster, Director of Head Start, gave an update to the board. This included information about Parents as Teachers, Pre-K classrooms, USD 308 child care center, Reno County Head Start, and Reno County Education Cooperative. Information... Read More.

USD 313 Looks Into Possible Home for Ad Astra Academies

Tuesday, July 25

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — A new option for a home for Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies may be in the works.At a special noon meeting Tuesday, the USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman to negotiate for the purchase of... Read More.

Online Enrollment Now Available for Haven USD 312 Students

Tuesday, July 25

HAVEN, Kan. — USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage announced the launch of the new online enrollment option for students at USD 312 Public Schools. This platform allows parents/guardians to enroll their child in the district from the comfort of their home, at their convenience.To... Read More.

New Taskforce Announced to Combat Fentanyl in Kansas

Tuesday, July 25

By Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced a new collaborative initiative to combat fentanyl in Kansas called the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team... Read More.

K-State Advances International Veterinary Medicine Through Joint Doctorate Program with China

Tuesday, July 25

By Joe Montgomery MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is training the domestic and international veterinarians of the future.The veterinary college's U.S.-China Center for Animal Health established the U.S.-China Joint Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program in 2012 to... Read More.

House of Capper Dedication Ceremony

Tuesday, July 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The House of Capper, a long standing fixture at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, was re-dedicated Monday afternoon after the completion of a major restoration project that also included the development of a new park honoring the co-author of the... Read More.