Hutchinson News

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Receives Kansas Arts Commission Grant

Tuesday, July 23

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance,... Read More.

Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson's Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on... Read More.

Chase and Crash Lead to Arrest

Monday, July 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One man is in custody after a pursuit that resulted in a crash and a shot being filed Monday afternoon just east of downtown Hutchinson.According to the Hutchinson Police Department, agents from the Kansas Department of Corrections Task Force... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the roadThe Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Book Store Celebrating 10 Years of Ownership

Friday, July 19

By Brenna EllerHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ryan and Glenda Yoder will be celebrating 10 years of owning Glenn's Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore on Saturday, July 27 at 6405 W Morgan Ave, Hutchinson, KS.During the celebration, the store will be holding a Customer Appreciation... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

Hutch Rec Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Block by Block Investment Program Celebrates Success

Friday, July 19

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan — The Block by Block Investment Program, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and managed by the Housing Commission in partnership with Hutch Rec, is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2024 grant cycle. This... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs.In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce July Small Business of the Month: Janitorial Solutions

Thursday, July 18

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Janitorial Solutions (formerly known as Janitorial Supply) has a rich history dating back to 1943, when Fred Blick and his family founded the company as a window washing business. Over the years, it has evolved... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.