Hutchinson News

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in...

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted...

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October...

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.The communities secured more than $1.7...

Hutch Chamber to Host Local Civics Bee

Friday, November 1

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce has launched the 2025 National Civics Bee, which of the 2025 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage...

Sen. Moran Announces 2024 Service Academy Selection Board

Friday, November 1

By the Office of US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2024 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying...

2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Results

Thursday, October 31

By the U.S. Department of Agrigulture LINCOLN, Neb. — There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water applied in the United States, according to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey...

Reno County Faces Pivotal Elections with New Commissioners and Key Judicial Seats at Stake

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Voters in two Reno County Commission districts will be selecting new Commissioners at Tuesday's general election. Three seats are on the ballot, with one of them held by Incumbent Ron Hirst of...

Tuesday General Election: The Battle for Legislative Control and Key Open Seats

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd The makeup of the Kansas House of Representatives for the next two years, and the Kansas Senate for the next four, will be decided at Tuesday's general election.Statewide the major topic of interest is...

Fort Hays State University Launches Hybrid Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Thursday, October 31

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — In an exciting development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in...

Vieyra Honors Foundation and Friendly Bingo Co-Host Veterans Day Weekend Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 30

By the Vieyra Honors Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF), in collaboration with Friendly Bingo, are joining forces to host a Veterans Day Weekend Fundraiser in Downtown Hutch on November 9th. The event will kick off...

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

Tuesday, October 29

By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25,...