Hutchinson News

Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21

Wednesday, April 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - Buildings and other locations across Kansas will be lit up in orange lights to help raise awareness of work zone safety for the week of April 17-21.Numerous KDOT buildings across the state will be lit in orange in honor of National... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Brings Harvey to the Stage this Weekend, Registration Underway for Summer Academy

Wednesday, April 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The classic comedy “Harvey” takes the stage this weekend at the Family Community Theatre in Hutchinson. Prepare to laugh and have a good time.Written by American playwright Mary Chase, Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of... Read More.

Kansas Governor Announces New State Park, other Laws on Insurance, Fishing Permits and Donations

Wednesday, April 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA< Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law a bill establishing Lehigh Portland Trails as a state park, adding the Allen County nature area to the list of 27 other state parks.The park is built on the site of... Read More.

Drought Conditions Persist in Some Parts of the Midwest, Great Plains

Wednesday, April 19

By Harvest Public Media / Xcaret Nuñez KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Spring is the time for planting crops and turning cows out to graze — yet in parts of the central U.S., dry conditions are upending the growing season. Missouri, Wisconsin and... Read More.

Deadline is Coming Up for Reno County Museum’s T-shirt Design Contest

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Two weeks are left to enter the Reno County Museum’s t-shirt design contest. You don't need to be a professional artist to enter, but you do need to use the link below to read more about the contest and the rules.Your... Read More.

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... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill

Tuesday, April 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill unanimously passed by the Kansas Legislature to remove the statute of limitations on criminal prosecution and extend opportunity to file lawsuits related to allegations of childhood abuse.A coalition of women joined... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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 in their... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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. April is also Get Everyone Outdoors month, with... Read More.