Hutchinson News

Walmart’s $257 Million Beef Processing Facility Coming to Olathe

Wednesday, June 14

OLATHE, Kan. (KNS/KCUR) — Walmart is spending a quarter of a billion dollars on a beef packaging plant in Olathe. That will bring hundreds of jobs and signal a big change in the way beef gets to your shopping cart.Walmart’s Olathe packaging plant will... Read More.

Kansas Families Struggle to Find Child Care, According to Annual Kids Count Report

Wednesday, June 14

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Child care challenges have forced Kansas parents to give up or change jobs, while child care workers are paid worse than 98% of professions, according to a new report.Kansas Action for Children released information about Kansas child... Read More.

TECH, Inc Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Open House Event

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last Thursday evening, TECH held an open house at the Adult Life Skills building to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with the Hutchinson community. Over 125 people made their way through the recently remodeled ALS building, taking time to look through photos... Read More.

Reno County Commission Plans to Remove Fireworks Restrictions

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During their June 13, 2023, meeting, the Reno County Commission discussed removing fireworks restrictions. Commissioners also talked about working with the City of Hutchinson so that both the city and county have similar regulations. The subject is currently on the Tuesday,... Read More.

Upcoming Street Closures in Downtown Hutchinson

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Construction will begin in the downtown area beginning on Friday, June 16th. This phase of the project will be the onyx seal which will entail sealing the previous layer of aggregate.Please see the attached schedule for locations of closures. All businesses... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Conducted 142 Vehicle Stops During Most Recent Click It or Ticket Campaign

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the most recent Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Hutchinson Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to enforce Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws.Officers wrote 78 safety belt citations, one child restraint citation, three speeding citations,... Read More.

Wichita Woman Crowned Miss Kansas 2023

Tuesday, June 13

PRATT, Kan. - On Saturday, Courtney Wages of Wichita was crowned the 2023 Miss Kansas. Sixteen women from across the state competed in this year’s pageant in Pratt.Following Courtney was Sierra Marie Bonn as the first runner-up, Alexis Smith as the second runner-up, Lluvia... Read More.

2 Hospitalized After Helicopter Crash in Pratt County Wheat Field

Tuesday, June 13

PRATT COUNTY, Kan. – Two people were injured when their helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed into a Kansas wheat field. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident happened Sunday afternoon in Pratt County.According to authorities, the 1972 Bell Helicopter was piloted by... Read More.

Hutchinson Doctor Killed in Commercial Rafting Accident

Tuesday, June 13

FREEMON COUNTY, Co. – A Hutchinson man died Friday after a raft he was riding in reportedly flipped in the area of Sunshine Falls on the Arkansas River. According to Fremon County Coroner Randy Keller, 47-year-old Dustin Harker died on the scene.County Undersheriff Derek... Read More.

Kansas Man Drowns in Kayak-Related Accident at Kanopolis State Lake

Tuesday, June 13

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the drowning of a Kansas man Sunday at Kanopolis State Lake. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a potential kayak-related drowning Sunday just before 6:30 p.m.Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston... Read More.

Kansas Officials: Medicaid Recipients Losing Coverage

Tuesday, June 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — About 70% of Kansas Medicaid recipients who’ve had their eligibility reviewed since April have lost their coverage. The Kansas News Service reports that this spring, Kansas had one of the highest rates of taking people off Medicaid rolls.Most of the... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Offering Buy One Get One Ticket Deal on June 21st

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – You won't find a better deal on gate admission than the Kansas State Fair’s (KSF) $10 Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Order on Wednesday, June 21st from 10 am to 10 pm to get this First Day of Summer... Read More.