Hutchinson News

Reno County Residents Can Register to Receive Notifications from Emergency Alert System

Tuesday, April 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Residents can get emergency and non-emergency notifications from Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications through the free Everbridge Resident Alerts system.To receive these notifications, you must opt-in by entering your contact information and subscribe to notifications. If you are already... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Signs Four Bills, Including Tweak to First-Time Homebuyer Savings Program

Tuesday, April 4

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed legislation Friday adjusting a 2021 state law allowing for creation of first-time homebuyer savings accounts to make it easier for financial institutions to distribute money to a beneficiary when an account holder passed... Read More.

Parental Rights Bill Passes Kansas Senate

Tuesday, April 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas lawmakers have advanced a bill that allows parents to remove their child from any classroom lesson or activity the parents view as inappropriate. The Kansas Senate voted 23-17 to pass the bill, which is a weaker version of the... Read More.

Award-Winning Christian Artists Perform at Kansas State Fair September 13

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Renowned Christian artist and songwriter Matthew West will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, September 13. He’ll be joined by up-and-coming Christian artist Anne Wilson. Matthew West is a prolific artist, scoring 25 number-one hits. He’s a five-time Grammy... Read More.

Hutchinson Elementary Schools Come Together for Collaborative Staff Training

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Three USD 308 elementary schools came together for a specialized professional development event for staff on Friday, March 31, 2023. Faris Elementary, Morgan Elementary, and McCandless Leadership Academy, combined forces to host an immersive staff training event called Ed Camp REGULATE. March... Read More.

Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grant, a County Collaboration

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On April 15, 2023 the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Reno County Child Care Task Force will host an open meeting with all organizations interested in being a part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’... Read More.

Woman Hit, Injured Monday Morning on Woodie Seat Freeway

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched Monday morning to the Woodie Seat Freeway, southbound near the on-ramp from Avenue F, for a motor vehicle vs pedestrian crash. It... Read More.

EnvistaCares Challenge Highlights Kansas Children’s Service League

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Envista Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will highlight Kansas Children’s Service League through the EnvistaCares Challenge during the month of April.“Preventing child abuse is at the core of what we do. Our mission at Kansas Children’s Service... Read More.

Smoky Valley Teacher Finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Sunday, April 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Gretchen Elliott, an art teacher at Smoky Valley High School, and Erin Pittenger, an elementary teacher at St. George Elementary School were named Region 1 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award program during a ceremony Saturday, April... Read More.

HFD Battles Strong Winds to Fight Carey Blvd Fire Late Friday

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire crews responded late Friday to 1715 Carey Blvd for a report of a structure fire in an attached garage. First arriving crews encountered heavy smoke showing from the front door and fire coming out the side door of the... Read More.

30th and Halstead Intersection Temporarily a Four-way Stop

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A recent traffic accident at 30th and Halstead in Hutchinson has the forced removal of the signal pole at the northeast corner of the intersection.According to Hutchinson Public Works, stop signs have been put in place, making the intersection temporarily a... Read More.

March Classroom Hero Recipient Betsy Dutton Comes from a Family of Teachers

Friday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Betsy Dutton teaches Speech, Debate/Forensics, and Theatre at Sterling High School. She is retiring this year after 41 years in education,... Read More.