Hutchinson News

Has “Tornado Alley” Moved East?

Wednesday, April 12

UNDATED (HPM) - This year has already been an active one for tornadoes, with multiple outbreaks across the Midwest and South at the end of March. But recent weather patterns seem to have shifted many of the twisters to the east of the Great... Read More.

Former Kansas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults

Wednesday, April 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas police officer has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual assaults that prosecutors say occurred when he stopped his victims claiming to want to question them about drugs. Todd W. Allen entered the guilty pleas Monday to... Read More.

Kansas to Raise State Age for Buying Tobacco to 21 Starting July 1

Tuesday, April 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that will require Kansans to be 21 or older to legally buy tobacco products, starting July 1. The current age to buy cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and tobacco products is 18.The bill received bipartisan... Read More.

Hutchinson to Celebrate Smallville Festival on June 15-17, 2023

Tuesday, April 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, and the Cosmosphere, announce the 10th annual Smallville Festival, presented by First National Bank and taking place June 15-17. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this three-day celebration that pays homage to... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run

Tuesday, April 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Bretz Injury Law presents the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run benefitting the Cancer Council of Reno County (CCRC).Bretz Injury Law is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run occurring in Hutchinson, KS on... Read More.

95th Ave between Peace Rd and Sterling Rd closed until April 13th

Monday, April 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - 95th Avenue between Peace Road and Sterling Road will be temporarily closed.The closure, to all through traffic will begin Monday, April 10th, and last through Thursday, April 13th, 2023.The purpose is to allow for the replacement of a crossroad pipe.

SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline is May 9th

Monday, April 10

KANSAS - Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminds Kansas small non-farm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan... Read More.

Hutch Rec Foundation Announces Hutch Flag Tag Initiative

Monday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson residents now have an additional opportunity to show community pride while benefitting recreation programs and facilities in Hutchinson and Reno County. Later in 2023, Hutchinson and Reno County vehicle owners will have the opportunity to purchase a Hutch Flag Tag through... Read More.

KBI Investigating Death in Marion County

Monday, April 10

MARION COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a man believed to have shot himself while authorities were conducting a search warrant at his residence. On Monday, April 10, shortly after 11 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Favorite Funny Man Rob Schneider to Perform at Kansas State Fair

Monday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Accomplished actor, comedian, three-time Emmy-nominated screenwriter and director Rob Schneiderwill perform at the Kansas State Fair, Sunday, September 10 with special guest Byron Kennedy.As a stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider hasgone... Read More.

Kyle Hardwick Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms for 2021 Reno County Murders

Sunday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kyle Hardwick will spend the remainder of his life in prison after being found guilty of the August 2021 murders of Marion Edward “Ed” Bates and Phillip Anstine.Reno County District Judge Keith Schroeder imposed two consecutive life sentences after a jury... Read More.

Support BGC Hutch through Great Futures Golf Classic on May 12th

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Registration is now open for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson’s Great Futures Golf Classic. The annual benefit is Friday, May 12th at Crazy Horse Golf Club.A limited number of spots are available, register your team here. The cost... Read More.