Hutchinson News

One-Day Traffic Detours for Railroad Signal Work on 17th Ave and 4th Ave

Thursday, October 3

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One-day traffic detours will be in effect on 17th Avenue and 4th Avenue to accommodate essential railroad signal work performed by Advance WorkZone. Please see each detour map. Detour Schedule: October 6, 2024...

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky KiddThe Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's...

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead...

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment together advise Kansans to be alert to the human health risk caused by unvaccinated animals, following a...

Three Counties State Opposition to NIETC Proposal

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — County Commissioners from Barton, Pawnee and Russell Counties voted Tuesday night to submit

Atrium Ordered Demolished at Hutchinson City Council Meeting Oct. 1

Tuesday, October 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday evening voted to proceed with demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center at 1400 North Lorraine. The unanimous vote to move forward came after the owner of...

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 4 & 5) in Downtown Hutch

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest this weekend in Downtown Hutchinson, October 4...

Dr. Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent, Promoted to Brigadier General

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective September 3, 2024, Colonel Dawn M. Johnson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was officially promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. BG Johnson currently serves as the Commander of the...