Hutchinson News

One Person, One Dog Found Deceased in Early Morning Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

Friday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire in midtown Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units, called at 3:48 AM to the 200 block of West 15th, reported a residence was fully involved... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Wednesday Evening Attic Fire

Wednesday, March 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 300 block of West 16th for a structure fire Wednesday evening. Crews arrived to find a small fire working through the attic space of a single-story home.According to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh,... Read More.

Great Futures Annual Golf Classic Registration Now Open

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson on Friday, April 25 for the Great Futures Annual Golf Classic, presented by Midway Motors. Be sure to sign your team up online by April 4! They fill up fast.Tournament proceeds benefit... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces 2024 Award Winners

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual award ceremony on Saturday, March 15. The ceremony celebrated fire department members for achievements, incidents and for going above and beyond according to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh. 2024 Award WinnersRookie of the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City

Tuesday, March 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (March, 17, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas.“I am pleased that Hilmar Cheese Company chose to build its... Read More.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on February Hutch Gas Line Explosion

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A preliminary report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board identified a possible source of the natural gas leak on February 22nd that destroyed Steffen's Auto Parts at Avenue E and Main in Hutchinson and forced evacuation of a 40... Read More.

Salvation Army Receives $400K Gift from State of Kansas

Friday, March 14

Just in Time Utility Support for Kansans KANSAS CITY, MO — The Salvation Army has received a $400,000 gift from the state of Kansas to supplement utility assistance programs for Kansas residents.In a settlement with an energy supplier operating in Kansas, the Attorney General has... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Control Change: Avenue F & Main Street Intersection

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson announced that starting Thursday, March 13, the intersection of Avenue F and Main Street will transition from a two-way stop to an all-way stop due to ongoing construction work on Woodie Seat. There will also be lane... Read More.

USD 308 Debuts Activity Buses Wrapped in School Spirit

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In an exciting new initiative to enhance school spirit and community engagement, the Hutchinson Public Schools District unveiled one of two wrapped activity school buses at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The buses, designed by 308 students and expertly executed... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 to Implement Creative Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Tool for 15 Preschools and Six Child Care Classrooms

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Monday's meeting the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved purchase and implementation of Creative Curriculum alongside a teaching assessment tool covering 15 preschool and six child care classrooms. Cost is being covered through federal Head Start funds. Related to... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Discusses Enrollment Decline at Buhler Grade School

Tuesday, March 11

BUHLER, Kan. — Issues related to declining enrollment at Buhler Grade School were discussed during Monday's USD 313 Board of Education meeting by Superintendent Cindy Couchman, who told the board a focus group plans to continue discussions on it at a Tuesday evening meeting.At... Read More.