Hutchinson News

Chase by Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ends in Death of Shooting Suspect

Thursday, July 6

EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who was fatally injured in a crash while being chased by the Kansas Highway Patrol on Wednesday had just fled the scene of a shooting. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the... Read More.

Kansas Ends Fiscal Year with $10.1 Billion in Tax Revenue Based on Surge of $400 Million

Thursday, July 6

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Collection of income and sales taxes by the state of Kansas in the just-completed fiscal year reached $10.16 billion to surpass the previous year’s revenue deposits by more than $400 million, officials said Wednesday.Totals reported by the... Read More.

TECH Artists’ Commissioned for Hutchinson Community College Pieces

Wednesday, July 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (TECHInc.org) - If there is a Hutchinson Community College sporting event happening in Hutchinson, you can almost guarantee that Jeff Emrick and Casey McLain are in the stands, rooting for the Dragons! Earlier in 2023, when Denny Stoecklein, Director of Marketing and... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Crews Work Wednesday Morning House Fire on Hyde Park Drive

Wednesday, July 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 210 Hyde Park at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival units found heavy smoke pushing out of the eaves of a two-story home.Crews conducted an interior attack and found high heat and... Read More.

KDOT, Law Enforcement Urge Drivers to Slow Down

Wednesday, July 5

TOPEKA, Kan. – From July 10 to July 16, law enforcement across the state will participate in the Speeding Slows You Down campaign and will increase enforcement for speeding vehicles to improve traffic safety. The Kansas Department of Transportation funds this campaign to raise... Read More.

Kansas Kids Count Data for Education Released

Wednesday, July 5

KANSAS (KNS/KCUR) - Kansas ranks 26th in the nation for education. That's according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. Missouri ranks 22nd.The annual child wellness report says about 70% of fourth graders in both Kansas and Missouri were not proficient in reading. Ryan... Read More.

Massive Retail Crime Wave Washes over Kansas and Missouri

Wednesday, July 5

NEW YORK (CNN/KPR) - Retail crime in Kansas is bad and getting worse. So says Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.In an interview with CNN, Kobach said Kansas and Missouri are among the top 10 states in the nation for the volume of retail crime.... Read More.

Safety Corridor Pilot Program Focuses on Saving Lives

Wednesday, July 5

KANSAS – Motorists traveling four stretches of highway across Kansas will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the Safety Corridor Pilot Program.The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is a five-year initiative to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in four... Read More.

Nominations Open for Kansas Business Awards

Wednesday, July 5

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make to their communities and to the Kansas... Read More.

Community Continues Overwhelming Support for Local Teacher, Carla Goertzen

Monday, July 3

BUHLER, Kan. – “If there was an angel on earth, it would be her.” That is how Buhler Grade School teacher Carla Goertzen is described by local business owner and Buhler Chamber of Commerce representative Shelly Bartel. The chamber is partnering with local businesses to... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Acquires Iola Radio Stations KIKS and KIOL

Monday, July 3

IOLA, Kan. – Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc. (Ad Astra Radio) announces the acquisition of 101.5 KIKS and 1370/99.3 KIOL from longtime owners Tom and Monica Norris, effective July 1, 2023. Ad Astra Radio owns and operates nine other radio stations in Kansas... Read More.

Buhler Community Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2023 Fund

Monday, July 3

BUHLER, Kan. – The Buhler Community Foundation (BCF) is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Fund for Buhler grant cycle. Proposals may be submitted online through August 15.Each year, BCF awards grants for programs demonstrating innovative ideas or critical needs, which can range from... Read More.