Hutchinson News

Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You

Tuesday, April 18

KANSAS – Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and...

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

Tuesday, April 18

By Tim Carpenter,

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

Tuesday, April 18

WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures...

Kansas Looks for Ways to Ease Statewide Nursing Shortage

Tuesday, April 18

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - Almost 25% of Kansas nursing jobs are unfilled — the highest rate in the past decade. Efforts are underway to ease the shortage. Government, healthcare employers and state universities are gathering at a series of meetings this year to create...

Hutchinson Community Shares Careers with Middle Schoolers

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths. On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences...

It’s Time for Kindergarten Countdown in USD 308

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Do you have a young learner ready to begin kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year?Parents of kindergartners for the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an in-school district-wide Kindergarten Countdown from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023,...

Week of the Young Child, GEO Month Offer Lots of Opportunities in Hutchinson

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There are lots of opportunities this week for families with young children as our community celebrates Week of the Young Child, April 17-22.Check out the many great activities going on throughout the week.

Kansas Army National Guard Features Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell at Black Hawk Flight Event

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell was the soldier spotlight feature during the Kansas Army National Guard Black Hawk Orientation Flight event last Wednesday at Stringer Fine Arts Center on the Hutchinson Community College campus. Command Sgt. Maj. Darrian Campbell is...

Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up is April 29 and 30

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - It’s time to clean up and green up. The City of Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2023. It’s a great way to clean up your neighborhood and get ready for...

Governor Vetoes Kansas Bill on Live Deliveries During Abortion

Monday, April 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill on Friday that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to

Hairball Will Rock the Kansas State Fair September 14

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ultimate rock and roll tribute band Hairball will perform at the Kansas State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 14. 2023. This is Hairball’s 23rd year of rocking hundreds of thousands of fans across the country. Hairball is known for their high-energy,...

Friday Evening Storms Bring Much Needed Rainfall to Parts of Central Kansas

Saturday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storms that moved through central Kansas Friday night and early Saturday morning produced some hail, but the big story was that parts of the...