Hutchinson News

Starting June 1, Residential Customers Will Not Pay Construction Demolition Tipping Fee at Reno County Landfill

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Beginning June 1, 2023, the construction demolition tipping fee for residential users will not be charged at the Reno County Landfill. The fee will be applied to commercial users only within Reno County.Reno County Commissioners voted on the change by approving...

United Way of Reno County Announces Valarie Taylor as Community Impact Coordinator

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the promotion of Valerie Taylor to the role of Community Impact Coordinator. Prior to this, Valerie was the program manager for Reno Connections through United Way in partnership with the Hutchinson Public...

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in...

Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week

Monday, May 29

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week.

Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping

Monday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,...

Free Meals Available to Kansas Kids Through Summer

Monday, May 29

UNDATED (KNS) — Children across Kansas can get free meals over the summer through an annual program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last summer, the program served 2.2 million meals at more than 500 schools, churches and other locations across the state.Cheryl...

K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas

Sunday, May 28

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.

Memorial Day Services Planned for Monday in Reno County

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The public is invited to attend Memorial Day Services planned for Monday, May 29th.The annual Reno County Veterans Memorial Ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Veterans Memorial in South Hutchinson. The ceremony will include the National...

Load Rating Forces Closure of Pennington Rd Bridge

Friday, May 26

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works Dept. has announced that Pennington Road, between Nickerson Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Friday, May 26, 2023.The road will remain closed until further notice. KDOT Local Bridge Load Rating...

Veterans Banners Return to Downtown Hutchinson

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Veterans Honor Banners project hosted by the Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF) with support from the Chamber and the City of Hutchinson will be back in Downtown Hutchinson this fall. Banners will be on sale from May 27, 2023 thru July...

Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas

Friday, May 26

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force...

Cosmosphere to Celebrate Sally’s Night

Friday, May 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, June 16, the Cosmosphere will celebrate Sally’s Night from 5 to 7 p.m. This event marks the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space. As part of the celebration, Cosmosphere curator Shannon Whetzel will...