Hutchinson News

Grand Opening of the 1861 Club at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 6

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction is finalized, and the 1861 Club celebrates its grand opening today, Friday, September 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, September 5th, with many current and former Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board members and staff, Kansas... Read More.

Inman Heritage Museum Proudly Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate Newly Completed Inman Harvest Mural

Thursday, September 5

By the Inman Heritage Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Heritage Museum is proud to announce their ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the Inman Harvest Mural on September 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM near the Inman Grain Elevator. This event marks a significant milestone in the... Read More.

State Fair Traffic Update

Thursday, September 5

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson shared a reminder to be mindful of recent changes in traffic with the fair beginning Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.State Fair Road (Main Street to Plum) is closed to through traffic and will... Read More.

Hutch Fest Returns this Fall, Taking Place Oct. 4-5 in Downtown Hutchinson

Thursday, September 5

By Hutchinson Recreation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is excited to announce the return of Hutch Fest. This year’s Hutch Fest will take place Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 in Downtown Hutchinson.Hutch Fest 2024... Read More.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to Dedicate Granite Bench in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the USA 1776-2026

Thursday, September 5

The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Sons of the American Revolution National society created an initiative to place a 250th Anniversary bench in every state. The Sons of the Plains chapter created a joint project with two Daughters of the... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeking New Members

Thursday, September 5

Released by BowercommHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is expanding and seeking committed individuals to join in building systematic, sustainable, and equitable child care solutions for providers, parents, and businesses throughout Reno County.Over the next five years, the Reno County... Read More.

Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings

Thursday, September 5

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Authorizes Sale up to $4.34M in General Obligation Bonds

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday authorized sale of up to $4.34 million in general obligation bonds, and revised ordinances related to an increase in bonding costs for projects it earlier authorized in order to reimburse expenses incurred prior to... Read More.

Pitch Contest at Hutchinson Community College to Celebrate Reno County Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, September 4

Released by Bowercomm HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, in conjunction with The City of Hutchinson – Human Relations Office and NetWork Kansas, invite the public to join the excitement as local entrepreneurs present their business ideas at the Pitch Contest on Monday, September 16th. The... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Fall Grants Open to Reno County Organizations

Tuesday, September 3

By the Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation requests proposals for 2024 Changemakers at Work grants.Changemakers at Work grants are open to Reno County residents and organizations who have great ideas for bringing community members together on projects that spark community spirit... Read More.

Hutchinson Council Adopts RNR Resolution, Holds Budget Hearing

Tuesday, September 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council held hearings Tuesday morning on the city's 2025 budget that keeps the city's property tax levy the same as for 2024 at 40.329 mills. The levy will be just under two mills higher than the... Read More.