Hutchinson News

Four Escape Early Hutchinson House Fire

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) crews were dispatched to a house fire reported at 547 E. 1st St., Hutchinson Monday morning at 4:20 a.m.According to HFD Chief Steven Beer, crews found heavy smoke pushing from the attic upon arriving at the two-story... Read More.

Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at the Nex-Tech Grandstand

Monday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Josiah Queen performing with Ben Fuller in an evening of heartfelt music, faith, and inspiration at the Nex-Tech Grandstand at the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.Josiah... Read More.

Next 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Monday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The next Legislative Forum for the 2025 legislative session is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 W. 11th Ave.The Reno County legislators who have been invited to participate are Senator Michael... Read More.

Celebrating GUNBROS Groundbreaking

Saturday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — GUNBROS on the groundbreaking of their new 11,000-square-foot facility at 17th & Faubion in Hutchinson, held on February 28, 2025. Since launching their first retail location on South Main in Hutchinson in 2019, GUNBROS has experienced significant growth.The new space... Read More.

Second Inmate Death in a Week at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

Friday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the second time this week, an inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Friday Devon Malechi Stutesman, 24, died Monday at an area hospital where he had been taken after being found unresponsive in... Read More.

Reno County Now Offers Fraud Notify Service

Thursday, March 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Reno County now have a new way to combat property fraud, a rising financial crime. Reno County has added Fraud Notify as part of their recently installed new land records management system.Fraud Notify is offered free-of-charge to help... Read More.

New 2+2 Criminal Justice Agreement Between Bethany College and HutchCC

Thursday, March 6

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) through a new 2+2 articulation agreement in Criminal Justice. This agreement provides students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration... Read More.

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of students will... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Inmate Death at Hutchinson Correctional Facility Under Investigation

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.The Kansas Department of Corrections said 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe was found unresponsive in his cell at HCF's Central Unit Saturday morning at... Read More.

Hutchinson Churches Unite for Lenten Luncheon Series

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal, Emanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, First Mennonite, and Trinity United Methodist Churches, all of Hutchinson, will jointly host “The Wisdom of Lent,” a worship and luncheon series, starting March 12 at Grace Episcopal Church.Each church will take turns hosting the... Read More.