Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Art Fair Award Recipients Announced

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center has announced its merit awards recipients from the recent Hutchinson Art Fair.1st Place ($500): Lindsay Hendershot (Abstract Painting)2nd Place ($400): Michael Schlyer (Stoneware Pottery)3rd Place ($300): Jocelyn Woodson (Painting)Marvel Senti Award ($400): Kathie Moore (Oil Painting)Charlotte Summers... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request for Rate Hike

Monday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. Evergy is requesting a rate... Read More.

Fox Theatre’s 92nd Birthday Celebration is June 3rd

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Join us on 1st Avenue in front of the theatre to celebrate the 92nd birthday of Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre!Cherished will kick off the birthday celebration at 7:00 PM followed by a brief intermission where Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre will announce... Read More.

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in April despite a hiring uptick of 300 in government positions and decline of 500 people holding private-sector jobs.The Kansas Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Fun for the Whole Family, It’s Rodeo Weekend in Abbyville

Thursday, May 18

ABBYVILLE, Kan. – For a weekend every May, Abbyville transforms into the host for one of the premier small rodeos in the country. The 60th Abbyville Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo take place this Friday and Saturday, May 19th and 20th.“It’s a family-oriented rodeo,”... Read More.

A Portion of 69th Ave in Northwest Reno County to Close for Bridge Replacement

Thursday, May 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – According to Reno County Public Works, 69th Avenue between Yaggy Road and Wilson Road will be closed to all-through traffic beginning Monday, May 22, 2023, for bridge replacement.The road will remain closed until further notice.

Kansas Board of Regents Contemplates 5% to 7% Tuition Hikes at Public State Universities

Thursday, May 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The state’s six public universities recommended Wednesday the Kansas Board of Regents authorize tuition increases ranging from 5% to 7% in the upcoming school year to counter inflationary pressure and limited success with requests for new funding... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly struck down a K-12 budget bill provision that would have decreased funding to more than one-third of Kansas public schools, calling the provision potentially “devastating” for rural communities.“This provision pulls the rug out from... Read More.

May’s Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Teresa Shrock

Thursday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Teresa Shrock teaches third grade at Haven Grade School. She has been a teacher for 35 years in the Haven USD... Read More.

TECH Names New Vice-President of Marketing and Foundation Development

Wednesday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – TECH is pleased to announce the promotion of Lacey Mills to Vice President of Marketing and Foundation Development. She will continue to oversee TECH’s fundraising events, marketing, foundation development and communication strategies. Her commitment to our community, deep understanding of strategic marketing... Read More.

K-State Breaks Ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. - Hailing the occasion as “a significant milestone for Kansas StateUniversity and the entire agriculture industry in Kansas,” Gov. Laura Kelly joined state and national officials in a symbolic groundbreaking for the university’s Agronomy Research and... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Pretty Prairie Voters Approve Bond Proposals

Wednesday, May 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Voters in two Reno County school districts gave approval to bond proposals Tuesday. Unofficial results in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 indicated that their $7.6 million bond issue passed with 381 votes in favor to 301 against. Pretty Prairie USD 311... Read More.