Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $38,501 in Fund for Reno County Grants

Sunday, February 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $38,501 to six nonprofit organizations in January.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach... Read More.

Kansas Senate Supports Elimination of State, Local Food Sales Tax

Sunday, February 26

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate voted to remove all state and local sales taxes on food next year, in a last-minute reversal of an earlier proposal to curtail sales tax reductions for unhealthy food.Senators voted to eliminate... Read More.

Public Hearing, Community Conversation Dates Set to Discuss Future of Yoder Charter School

Friday, February 24

YODER, Kan. – The future of Yoder Charter School continues to be up for discussion in the Haven USD 312 district.After a recent study of the K-8 school’s cost per student and other data, the Haven USD 313 School Board moved to host a... Read More.

Birthday Party is Friday Afternoon, Celebrate the Otters at the Hutchinson Zoo

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – You’re invited to join the staff at the Hutchinson Zoo on Friday for the Annual Otter Birthday Party. All three otters at the zoo celebrate birthdays in February.From 2 to 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, take part in the celebration which includes... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Responds to Late Thursday Fire at Ulta Beauty Store, Minor Damage Reported

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded late Thursday evening to a commercial fire alarm at the Ulta Beauty store.When crews arrived on the scene around 9:30 p.m., there was no smoke showing from the outside. They made entry into the building... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Commission to Host Upcoming Wheat Rx Schools in McPherson and Russell

Friday, February 24

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat MCPHERSON, Kan. – Two Wheat Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat breeding... Read More.

Student Involved in Minor Accident at Hutchinson High School

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A student at Hutchinson High School was involved in a minor accident on the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.According to USD 308 Director of Communications Marissa Meis, a junior at Hutchinson High School was hit by a vehicle as they... Read More.

Thursday Morning Train Fire Affects Traffic on East Side of Hutchinson

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several intersections on the east side of Hutchinson were closed Thursday morning after a train caught fire.According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, the engine on the lead locomotive of a Union Pacific train caught fire near 8th and Keast. Engineers with... Read More.

Plum Creek Elementary School Placed in Lockdown for a Short Time Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday, February 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Plum Creek Elementary School (PCE) was placed under lockdown for a time Wednesday afternoon.Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman said Reno County Dispatch advised school officials at 2:55 p.m. to place the building into lockdown as a precautionary measure as law... Read More.

Hutchinson’s David Jordan Among Governor’s Appointments to Early Childhood Transition Task Force

Wednesday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Tuesday announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive order of her second term, Read More.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala is March 3rd

Wednesday, February 22

BUHLER, Kan. – Tickets are now on sale for Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community’s Annual Gala on Friday, March 3rd at Sand Hills Event Center in Hutchinson. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a buffet dinner, bingo, and a live auction. Dessert will follow.This... Read More.

Haven City Council Hopes to See City Pool Open this Summer

Wednesday, February 22

HAVEN, Kan. – Plans as of now are for the Haven City Pool operational this summer.The Haven City Council released information Tuesday on the status of repairs and improvements to the facility. Work has been progressing since January to remove and replace defective sections... Read More.