Hutchinson News

Scooter’s Coffee ® and Reading Is Fundamental Share the Joy of Reading Through Fourth-Grade Reading Challenge in Frisco and North Texas

Thursday, December 14

Students Win an Unforgettable Bowl Game Experience By Scooter’s Coffee and Reading is Fundamental OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage fourth-grade students across Frisco and North Texas to read. Also, a special prize is in store for a... Read More.

Exceptional Teen Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 14

Zion Burgess to receive college scholarship and compete for state title in March 2024 By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Kan. – Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the Year banquet. Selected among three outstanding... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will now go... Read More.

Fee to Serve as Cosmosphere Governing Board Member

Thursday, December 14

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rob Fee, financial advisor with CAPTRUST, will join Cosmosphere’s Governing Board beginning in January."The Cosmosphere is one of the things that make Hutchinson such a unique community. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve, and to help... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Matthew Williams, AICP, as Director of Community Development

Wednesday, December 13

By the City of Hutchinson City Manager's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Williams, AICP, as the new Director of Community Development, starting December 19, 2023."Matthew Williams brings a wealth of experience and a proven... Read More.

USD 308 Approves New State-Mandated Non-Resident Student Enrollment Policy, Bids to Replace Flooring in McCandless and Morgan Elementary

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A name change for Hutchinson STEM Magnet School at Allen may be in the works. This is a part of a rebranding proposal presented to the USD 308 Board of Education Monday by Jessica Thomas, the first-year principal of... Read More.

Final Meeting for Buhler USD 313 Board Members Miranda Engelken, Todd Carr, and Matt McCabe

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Two lease agreements were approved by the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education during Monday evening's meeting.One of the agreements relates to renovations and equipping of the buildings that will house Ad Astra Academies on East 23rd in Hutchinson... Read More.

Spark your Holiday Spirit at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson!

Tuesday, December 12

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan., Dec. 12, 2023 -- It’s that time of year when the holiday favorite, The Polar Express, rolls into the Carey Digital Dome Theater at the Cosmosphere. The film, based on the children’s book of the same name by Chris Van... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

Tuesday, December 12

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Kansans Can Vote Among 5 New Designs Adhering to Law Enforcement Needs through Friday, Dec. 15

Monday, December 11

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Monday, December 11

Report Analyzes Current Early Childhood Care and Education System, Recommends Unification of Kansas' Early Childhood Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order... Read More.