Hutchinson News

African Children’s Choir to Perform at Grace Bible Church on March 17

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The African Children’s Choir will perform their “Just As I Am” hymns tour at a free concert at Grace Bible Church on Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Grace Bible Church is located at 1221 E. 33rd Ave in Hutchinson. A free-will... Read More.

Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council Awards Grants

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to seven organizations at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

Tuesday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday on a 3-2 vote agreed to proceed with the long-discussed remodeling project at the Reno County Courthouse. The decision comes with changes from a proposal that had been recommended earlier.Deleted from the plans to save on expenses... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairing Roadway After Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The water line on 17th Ave, east of Apple Lane has been repaired and street repair has begun. The Street Division plans to complete the street repair by Monday, March 13th.Weather permitting, the road will be opened Monday, March 20th after... Read More.

Jerry Jacobs, Former HCC Football Player and Current NFL Player, to Visit Hutchinson

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson welcomes Jerry Jacobs, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, back to where his NFL journey began, Gowan’s Stadium.Jacobs’ path to the NFL started in a place where many promising football careers end: in junior college.... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Sonoco Paper Closing Its Doors, Plant’s 116 Workers Notified Monday

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson industry is closing its doors, leaving 116 people out of work. Employees of Sonoco Paper were informed Monday morning of plans to close the plant. Sonoco officials have not yet responded to requests for comment from As Astra News.... Read More.

Reno County VOAD Still Assisting Families a Year After the Cottonwood Complex Fires

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County VOAD continues work to assist families where needed after a year since the Cottonwood Complex Fires.“It’s been such a heartbreaking but rewarding year of recovery for our Cottonwood Complex efforts” United Way Director Lisa Gleason said. “The residents... Read More.

Annual Festival of Remembrance Schedule for August 18 at Prairie Dunes

Monday, March 6

Hutchinson, Kan. — The 22nd annual Festival of Remembrance, a yearly fundraising auction to benefit Hospice & Homecare of Reno County, has been scheduled for Friday, August 18, 2023 at Prairie Dunes Country Club. This one night of fun includes silent and live auctions, raffle drawings... Read More.

March is National Reading Month, United Way of Reno County Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Give the Gift of Reading

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – March is designated as National Reading Month, a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It's a key component of education and professional development.The United Way... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested Thursday in Drug Bust Near HMS-7

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people are in custody following a Thursday afternoon drug bust at an apartment in the 200 block of East Avenue A, across from Hutchinson Middle School 7.Hutchinson Police arrested Wanda Loveless, of Hutchinson, and Austin Alstatt, of Pratt, on requested... Read More.

Nominations Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Nominations are now open for the annual Wall of Honor award at Hutchinson High School. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have attained a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair General Manager Chosen for 2023 Leadership Kansas Class

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Chamber announced its 2023 Leadership Kansas class, March 1, 2023.Leadership Kansas is a long-standing statewide program which focuses on developing and motivating leaders across the state of Kansas. The class will begin in April and will conclude in October... Read More.