Hutchinson News

Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Area Catbackers invite you to join them in hearing from K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, K-State assistant coaches and student-athletes, and retiring Alumni Association president and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86. The program begins at noon...

A Section of 95th Ave in Northwest Reno County Close this Week

Monday, May 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works has announced that 95th Ave between Langdon and Avery Roads in Northwest Reno County will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22nd.The section of road will remain closed through Thursday, May 25th for crossroad...

Hutchinson Art Fair Award Recipients Announced

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center has announced its merit awards recipients from the recent Hutchinson Art Fair.1st Place ($500): Lindsay Hendershot (Abstract Painting)2nd Place ($400): Michael Schlyer (Stoneware Pottery)3rd Place ($300): Jocelyn Woodson (Painting)Marvel Senti Award ($400): Kathie Moore (Oil Painting)Charlotte Summers...

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request for Rate Hike

Monday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. Evergy is requesting a rate...

Fox Theatre’s 92nd Birthday Celebration is June 3rd

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Join us on 1st Avenue in front of the theatre to celebrate the 92nd birthday of Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre!Cherished will kick off the birthday celebration at 7:00 PM followed by a brief intermission where Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre will announce...

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter,

Fun for the Whole Family, It’s Rodeo Weekend in Abbyville

Thursday, May 18

ABBYVILLE, Kan. – For a weekend every May, Abbyville transforms into the host for one of the premier small rodeos in the country. The 60th Abbyville Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo take place this Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th.“It’s a family-oriented rodeo,”...

A Portion of 69th Ave in Northwest Reno County to Close for Bridge Replacement

Thursday, May 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – According to Reno County Public Works, 69th Avenue between Yaggy Road and Wilson Road will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22, 2023, for bridge replacement.The road will remain closed until further notice.

Kansas Board of Regents Contemplates 5% to 7% Tuition Hikes at Public State Universities

Thursday, May 18

By Tim Carpenter,

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro,

May’s Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Teresa Shrock

Thursday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Teresa Shrock teaches third grade at Haven Grade School. She has been a teacher for 35 years in the Haven USD...