Hutchinson News

Details Released on Pedestrian Struck and Killed by a Train Last Week in Hutchinson

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department (HPD) has released information on a pedestrian hit by a train last week.Shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, March 24, officers were dispatched to the railroad tracks west of 2nd Ave and N. Monroe St for the...

Kansas Senate Approves Adoption Tax Credit

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Senate has given initial approval to a bill increasing state tax credits for adoption. Under the measure, those who adopt children would get almost $15,000 per child.The Senate also made the tax credit refundable. That means parents eligible...

Kansas House Votes to Prohibit Bans on Plastic Bags, Straws

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has voted to prohibit local governments from banning single-use plastics, like plastic bags and straws. But the bill fell short of a veto-proof majority and may not survive. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a similar measure last...

Kansas Medicaid Patients Struggle to Obtain Medical Equipment

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Medical equipment - like wheelchairs, walkers or bath chairs - can make a big difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. But Kansans who are on Medicaid often face red tape and that can cut them off...

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of Jaceyln Chambers as New Arts & Culture Coordinator

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of Jacelyn Chambers as its new Arts & Culture Coordinator. She will begin this role on the Hutch Rec leadership team on April 17. At Hutch Rec, Chambers will be responsible in...

USD 308: Brief Police Presence at Lincoln Elementary

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Lincoln Elementary experienced a soft lockdown after advisement from law enforcement due to a potential incident in the neighborhood surrounding the school. Students were dismissed on time and there was a brief...

Update: Hutchinson Woman Struck By Motor Vehicle has Died

Monday, March 27

UPDATE - A Hutchinson woman struck last Thursday evening by a motor vehicle has died. Hutchinson Police have identified the woman as 29-year-old Nikia Thomas. She passed away after being transported to St. Francies Via Christi hospital in Wichita.The vehicle that struck Thomas was...

Middle School Teachers Present to USD 308 BOE

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard from the Redesign Team from Hutchinson Middle School - 7 at their meeting on Monday (March 27, 2023). March is Middle School Education Month, and the Redesign Team from HMS-7 presented their plans...

Hutch/Reno County Chamber’s Hiring Event Continues this Week

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Due to the recent layoffs at HRMC and Sonoco, the Hutch Chamber is posting a Job Seeker Resource Guide as a way to connect job seekers with employers who may have positions open currently.Job seekers are encouraged to register with Kansas...

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are looking for a compromise on how much to cut taxes. The Republican-led House will vote on a bill this week that’s closer to what Democratic Governor Laura Kelly wants than to the package of tax-cut measures passed...

Hutchinson Community College to Host Annual Career Connections Job Fair

Monday, March 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. A...

13 Participants Receive Growing Rural Businesses Certificate

Friday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (StartUp Hutch) - Thirteen entrepreneurs from Reno County have successfully graduated from the "Growing Rural Businesses" program, an intensive eight-week series of workshops. The program was made possible through...