Hutchinson News

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

Tuesday, January 2

By Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

PSA on Rabies

Thursday, December 28

By the Ninnescah Veterinary Service LLC HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ninnescah Veterinary Service LLC has just diagnosed a positive case of rabies in a farm cat. The veterinary clinic treats every bite wound from a non-vaccinated animal very seriously as it may be a life-or-death... Read More.

Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of... Read More.

Reno County Opposes President Biden’s 30 X 30 Program, Referred by Many as a “Land Grab”

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County is now on record as opposing a January 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden directing development of a program to conserve at least 30 percent of the lands and waters in the United States as... Read More.

Reno County Commission Reappoints Goertzen and Martin to Planning Commission

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, Reno County Commissioners Wednesday reappointed Russ Goertzen and Jack Martin to the Reno County Planning Commission. There are two members on the seven-member body up for appointment at this time. Goertzen, currently chair of... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Celebrates Promotions of 29 Personnel with Pinning Ceremony

Tuesday, December 26

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — December was a great month for Hutch Fire. The department was able to celebrate the promotion of 29 personnel with a promotion and pinning ceremony held on Dec 7th. The tradition of the pinning ceremony allows for... Read More.

Senator Marshall Delivers Results For Kansas, CBP Reverses Disastrous Railway Closure

Friday, December 22

By U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WICHITA, Kan. — Following intense scrutiny and repeated calls from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and his GOP Senate colleagues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) announced Friday that it would resume rail operations in Eagle... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

Friday, December 22

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards More Than $45K in Grants to Five Organizations

Friday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community Foundation has announced the award of more than $45,000 in grants to five organizations from the November funding cycle of its unrestricted Fund for Reno County.The largest grant of $15,000 will go to the city of... Read More.

Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

Thursday, December 21

By Reno County Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend.The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Melissa Newcome is in her sixth year as Union Valley Elementary School Librarian.“I was here in 2004 and taught... Read More.