Hutchinson News

HutchCC Officially Hires New President

Wednesday, May 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dr. Tricia Paramore was officially named the new President of Hutchinson Community College at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday afternoon. Following a brief executive session and with one member...

Ratzlaff, Van Zelfden Named Young Kansans

Wednesday, May 1

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2024 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on May 1. The students will also be honored during the College’s...

Jessica Woodyard Appointed as Public Communications Manager for City of Hutchinson

Wednesday, May 1

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Woodyard as the new Public Communications Manager within the Strategic Growth department, effective May 1, 2024. In her new...

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

Wednesday, May 1

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition...

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The...

HutchCC to Celebrate Graduates Friday

Wednesday, May 1

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony this Friday, May 3 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm and will recognize students graduating with...

Ponce Named Ambassador of the Year

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Katie Ponce has been selected as the 2023-2024 Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year.Katie is a 2022 graduate of Macksville High School. ...

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in...

HutchCC Meat Evaluation Team Claims National Championship

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College meat animal evaluation team wrapped up a strong spring with a national championship from the All East Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest hosted by Mississippi State University April 18-20.

Earth Matters on Mission to Inspire Young Minds Through Power of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tuesday, April 30

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Earth Matters volunteers are on a mission to boost environmental consciousness and inspire young minds to combat pollution through the power of reduce, reuse, and recycle! Our journey kicked off...

Zion Burgess to Represent Hutchinson and Kansas in Bid to Become Southwest Region Youth of the Year June 12

Monday, April 29

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 12th, Zion will meet in Dallas to represent Hutchinson and the state of Kansas in a bid to become the Southwest Region Youth of the Year. Zion is...

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

Monday, April 29

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will...