Hutchinson News

Hutch Chamber’s March Legislative Forum is Saturday

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announces the March Legislative Forum date:Saturday, March 4: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark... Read More.

Reno County Working Towards Availability of Additional Fire Utility Terrain Vehicles

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The first step towards the deployment of additional fire utility terrain vehicles in Reno County was approved Tuesday by County when a $32 thousand expenditure for Reno/Harvey County Joint Fire District 2 in Buhler was approved. At the present time, the only... Read More.

ProValue Donates Home to Interfaith Housing, Move Made Tuesday

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, ProValue Insurance’s donation of a house that sat just to the east of its Hutchinson location to Interfaith Housing and Community Services was made official.ProValue had previously purchased the property where the home was located along E 30th Ave.... Read More.

Tickets On Sale Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets go on sale this Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner.Participants will enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Rick Carr, with each course carefully paired with a hand-selected beer from a local or regional brewery. It’s a great opportunity to... Read More.

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

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 28th, a water line break was reported in the 2700 block of East 17th Ave. where 17th transitions to Airport Road. The break is on a 10-inch water line that was installed in 1967. Public Works Water Maintenance staff... Read More.

Wildland Grass Fire Season is Here: Be Prepared

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - March is upon us and so is the peak season for wildland fires in the Hutchinson and surrounding area. The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to encourage you to prepare yourself and your household by utilizing the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG)... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Works Early Wednesday Fire Suspected to be Arson

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Early Wednesday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 715 West 9th Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews reported a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home.As fire crews entered... Read More.

Stage 9 Hutch Opens March 9th with Barefoot in the Park

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Stage 9 Hutch is set to present Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, March 9th-11th and 16th-18th at Stage 9 in Downtown Hutchinson. This beloved comedy is not only hilariously funny.Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Learns More about HCTEA and Elementary Art

Tuesday, February 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education heard presentations on Career & Technical Education and Elementary Art at their meeting on Monday (February 27, 2023). February is Career & Technical Education Month, and student officers from Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy presented... Read More.

Two K-61 Bridges in Hutchinson will be Repaired

Monday, February 27

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Two K-61 bridges in Hutchinson will be repaired beginning around March 13.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will repair the K-61 bridge 1.2 miles north of the U.S. 50/K-61 junction. It is the first bridge north of Avenue G over... Read More.

Kansas Senate Approves Elimination of Taxes on IRA Income

Monday, February 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill eliminating state taxes on all income from retirement accounts, like Social Security and 401K accounts. The measure is now headed to the House for consideration.The change is estimated to add $260 million in... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department 2022 Recognition Awards

Monday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Saturday, February 25, 2022, the Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at the Hutchinson Fire Department Training Center to recognize some outstanding achievements in 2022.Department officers submitted recommendations for various awards for outstanding service in 2022. Rookie of... Read More.