Hutchinson News

New Report Estimates $1.3 Million Overpaid by Kansas Medicaid

Thursday, June 22

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A new Medicaid report finds more than $1.3 million may have been overpaid to managed care organizations due to slow information provision, causing Kansas Medicaid programs to pay members after they left the state.The attorney general’s office... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Make Arrests in Relation to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Thursday, June 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, Christa L. Redd, 36 YOF of Hutchinson, was arrested for 1) Distributing a controlled substance causing death, 2) Distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm (2 counts), and 3) Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance... Read More.

K-State Selects Locations for 2023-2024 Community Visits, Celebrates First Year of Success Across the State

Thursday, June 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State continues traveling the state. Kansas State University is gearing up for the second year of presidential community visits across Kansas. The regional community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Proposed Plat Approval for Every Substation on North Lorraine

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday tabled final plat approval for the Kingpin Subdivision located along North Lorraine that would combine four lots on a 7.8-acre site north of 21st Ave into one. Evergy has proposed placing a substation on the site, which... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Change in Fireworks Regulations

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a change to the city's fireworks regulations, allowing for fireworks discharging more than six feet into the air to be sold and used within the city limits. Bottle Rockets, per state law, and lantern-type fireworks... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Inaugural Chalk the Town Event Scheduled July 1st and 2nd in Hutchinson

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Downtown Hutch and the City of Hutchinson present the 2023 Chalk the Town in partnership with artist and Hutchinson teacher, Kara Vaughn. The event is inspired by the overwhelming response to Kara’s viral video. TikTok’s documenting her chalk art have attracted... Read More.

HutchCC Receives Arconic Foundation Grant

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) has been selected as the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation. The investment has allowed HutchCC to expand its Automation Engineering Technology (AET) labs.”Arconic’s support of our AET program is greatly appreciated,” said Dr.... Read More.

Interfaith Housing and Community Services Receives Donation to Assist with Veteran Housing Project

Tuesday, June 20

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Plans are moving forward for Interfaith Housing and Community Services’ Veteran Housing Project in South Hutchinson, thanks in part to a recent $20,000 donation from Cargill and the Central Kansas Veteran Community Partnership (CKVCP).A formal check presentation was made on... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Planning for Annual School Supply Drive

Tuesday, June 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) is again gearing up for the annual School Supply Drive, to be held at Dillons on 5th, and 30th, as well as Walmart in Hutchinson. Firefighters will be out collecting school supplies for children in need on... Read More.