Hutchinson News

Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day to be Observed May 12th in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hutchinson Police Department will host an Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 12th, at 11 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center in Hutchinson.The public is invited to...

HRMC’s Lynsi Giles Receives Prestigious DAISY Award

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Case Manager Lynsi Giles at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has received the prestigious DAISY award.Read an excerpt from the nomination: “Both of my parents were sick the first week of March. Dad was admitted to...

Kansas April Tax Collections Fall Short of Estimates

Tuesday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - State tax collections for April fell short of estimates. The Kansas Department of Revenue reports that tax collections for April totaled $1.3 billion, about 2.3% or $30.1 million below the estimate. The number also marks a 14.7% fall from April...

The Annual Hutchinson Art Fair Happens this Saturday

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The 61st Annual Hutchinson Art Fair takes place this Saturday from 9 to 4 in the Sunflower South Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Browse over 50 artist booths and enjoy live music, kids' swag bags, and more.“I think you will...

Greater Hutch Signing Day Event will be held May 4th

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the third year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, USD 308 and Greater Hutch, an Economic Development Partnership for Reno County, are collaborating to host Signing Day on Thursday, May 4th...

Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force Announces 2022 Challenge Award Recipients

Monday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since...

Here’s where gas Prices are Headed (For Now) and Why

Monday, May 1

By Casey Quinlan,

Kansas Legislature Approves K-12 Education Budget with Private School Benefits

Monday, May 1

By Rachel Mipro,

USD 308 Seeking Community Feedback for Strategic Planning

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking feedback from the community as they develop their new strategic plan. In partnership with Wichita State University’s Center for Applied Research and Evaluation, USD 308 is conducting a survey to gather input from staff, families,...

La Fiera de Ojinaga Brings Norteño Sound to Kansas State Fair September 15

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Get ready for a night of electrifying music and unforgettable performances as La Fiera de Ojinaga takes the stage at the Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.! The renowned Mexican regional music group, known for their unique...

Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bill to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Kansans

Friday, April 28

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment...

Jacobson, Hines Named HutchCC Ambassadors of the Year

Friday, April 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Rylee Jacobson and Coleton Hines have been selected as the 2022-2023 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year.Rylee Jacobson is a 2022 graduate of Medicine Lodge High School. In addition to serving as an Ambassador, Rylee...