Hutchinson News

Drug Distribution Resulting in Death Arrest

Friday, October 11

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — On Wednesday October 9th, 2024, Officers with Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested Shay L. Kane, 37 years old, Eureka, Kansas,...

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and...

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up...

Reno County Tax Sale is Next Month at Memorial Hall

Wednesday, October 9

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Tax Sale will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2024.To view a current list of the properties that are up for auction please visit

Reno County Residents Invited to Community Workshops

Wednesday, October 9

By Hutchinson Community Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County residents are invited to bring their curiosity and ideas for their communities to a series of workshops in October and November as part of Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Love Where...

Station Upgrades Set for Wednesday, October 9th

Tuesday, October 8

ATTENTION LISTENERS 94.7 KSKU will be receiving some exciting upgrades starting Wednesday, October 9th! For about 24 hours from noon on Wednesday you may experience reception issues for 94.7 KSKU while we are preforming the upgrades.

Governor Kelly Announces $6.8M Investment for Nine New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $6.8 million in federal funds will be directed to nine new locations selected for the state’s National Electric...

Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony...

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 18, 2024, in Topeka.Some of the bids may include multiple projects...

Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

Friday, October 4

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 7th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program....

Hutchinson Fire Department Urges Residents to Make Sure Smoke Alarms are Working

Friday, October 4

"The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms; Make sure they work for you!” By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the...

Dedication Set for K-96 Highway Signs Honoring Vietnam War Soldier From Haven

Friday, October 4

By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — A dedication for K-96 signs memorializing a soldier from Haven, killed during the Vietnam War, will be held Oct. 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation will install the two signs along K-96...