Hutchinson News

Kansas Senators Are Demanding Answers for Rule Reversal On Kansas High Energy Prices

Wednesday, September 6

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-KS) wrote a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the commission to adjust their electricity transmission costs that are disproportionately hurting Kansas consumers. Currently, Kansans... Read More.

Tuesday Morning Stabbing Incident: Attempted First Degree Murder Charges Pending

Wednesday, September 6

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attempted first degree murder charges are pending against a man in connection with a Tuesday morning stabbing incident in Hutchinson.Captain Dayton Gates said officers responded to the area of 16th and Plum where the victim was found with multiple... Read More.

USD 313 Looking at Former Church for New Childcare Facility

Tuesday, September 5

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman to enter into negotiations for the purchase of the former Faith Baptist Church property at 56th and Plum. Couchman told Ad Astra... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves 2024 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate

Tuesday, September 5

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hank Gier expressed concerns about how increased property values are impacting especially older residents of the city this morning during public hearings on the 2024 budget and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate at the Hutchinson City Council Meeting. The proposed... Read More.

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

Saturday, September 2

By The Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Military Tickets are available at the Ticket Office, or can be purchased at each gate when arriving at the Fair. Price is $4 and is valid for each family member. You will need to show military ID or... Read More.

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Do you Love the Kansas State Fair and want to get in FREE? Are you looking for Community Service hours? Request to be a volunteer for the Kansas State Fair.There are many part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions... Read More.

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

Saturday, September 2

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- We're less than ten days away to the kick-off of the 2023 Kansas State Fair, which means we are less than ten days away to all the delicious fair food! While many of your favorites will be... Read More.

Hutchinson High School IB Programme Achieves Perfect Graduation Rate for 22-23

Friday, September 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- All Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) graduates earned their IB diplomas, resulting in a 100% success rate for the program for the 2022-23 school year. The program is one... Read More.

Steffen Won’t Seek Re-Election to Kansas Senate, Two File for his Seat

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd There will be a contested race for the Republican nomination for Kansas Senate in the 34th District in 2024. This will be an open seat as one of the candidates filing says incumbent. Mark Steffen of Hutchinson is not seeking re-election.Hutchinson businessman... Read More.

Cosmosphere Celebrates Museum Day

Friday, September 1

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. –- The Cosmosphere is celebrating Museum Day! As part of the celebration, visitors can receive free admission to the Hall of Space Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 9 AM to 7 PM. Get your ticket online or mention “Museum Day”... Read More.

Join UWRC in Raising Hope for Reno County

Friday, September 1

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Every September, hundreds of volunteers descend on Reno County as the UWRC community-wide campaign kicks off.This year, the Campaign Cabinet team is led by Chairs, Ed and Carol Berger (right).From delivering information about United Way's... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces $3 Million Grant for Expansion of HutchCC Nursing and Allied Health Education Programs

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Senator Jerry Moran announced Thursday Hutchinson Community College has been awarded $3 million to expand nursing and allied health education programs, in a partnership with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Moran said the grant comes from “Congressionally Designated Spending.”The grant... Read More.