Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Community Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 15

By American Red Cross Blood Services- Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You can help a patient smile this holiday season by sharing your generous spirit.When you come in at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 E Sherman in Hutchinson through Nov. 30, we’ll give thanks with... Read More.

Race Track Supporters Propose Keeping Track to Kansas State Fair Board, Special Meeting Nov. 21 for Board to Decide and Proceed

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Supporters of keeping a race track on the Kansas State Fairgrounds turned out in force last night to tell the Kansas State Fair Board they oppose removal of the track, which the Board had voted to pursue a year... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Public Hearing Regarding Nonresident Students Dec. 11

Tuesday, November 14

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 13th at 6 p.m. There was one item on the Board Action Agenda, a vehicle purchase, which was approved. Highlights from the Superintendent Update and... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Accepts Grants, Board Authorizes District Financial Advisor to Seek Requests for Proposals to Refinance 2017 Gregory Building Lease Purchase Agreement

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday authorized the district's financial advisory, Raymond James, to seek requests for proposals for refinancing of a 2017 lease purchase agreement for the Gregory Building that would have folded into it the... Read More.

USD 313 Board of Education Public Hearing on New State-Mandated Policy Regarding Non-Resident Students

Tuesday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Prior to Monday's meeting the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education held a public hearing on a new state-mandated policy regarding non-resident students. Under a law passed by the Kansas Legislature earlier this year, school districts are required to... Read More.

KDOC Announces Death of Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate

Monday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A resident of Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections Monday evening announced the death of Michael Rogers, who was being held in the facility's Central Unit.Rogers, 55, was serving a 354 month sentence from a... Read More.

Hutch High Announces SCKMEA Qualifiers

Monday, November 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saturday, November 4th, Hutchinson High School band, orchestra and choir students traveled to Goddard to audition for the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association (SCKMEA) Honors Groups. Of the 57 students who auditioned, 23 have been selected for... Read More.

Unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

Friday, November 10

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, the City of Hutchinson, in collaboration with community partners, neighbors, and the distinguished veterans who have valiantly served our nation, marked the unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial situated on First... Read More.

October Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Friday, November 10

By Lucky Kidd Home sales during October in the Mid-Kansas area declined by 22.1 percent from a year ago. Prairie Land Realtors reports 95 homes were sold in their area last month through their Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service. The median sales price region-wide at $159,000... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College President Carter File Announces Retirement

Friday, November 10

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College President Carter File announced on Thursday his intent to retire in 2024.File submitted his request to the college board of trustees indicating his intent to retire effective August 31, 2024."My time at HutchCC has exceeded... Read More.

Reno County Planners Delay Action on Solar Regulations

Thursday, November 9

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission heard over an hour and a half of comments from citizens Thursday night regarding proposed solar energy regulation, after which they indicated a desire to take time to consider the comments. With that,... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Collaborate on Infant Safety Box Project

Thursday, November 9

By the Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This week the Hutchinson Fire Department, in collaboration with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, launched an initiative to raise funds to install two Hope's Cradles into two different fire station locations within the... Read More.