Hutchinson News

Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz to Retire Dec. 29

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz is retiring December 29th. The announcement of her retirement was made during Tuesday's Reno County Commission meeting.Kowitz was elected to the...

Reno County Commission Approves Quit Claim Deed to Return Legal Title for Former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to Interfaith Housing and Community Services

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission Wednesday approved a quit claim deed to return the legal title for the former St. Elizabeth's Hospital at 20th and Monroe in Hutchinson to...

Hutchinson Salvation Army $20 Bill Challenge Continues Saturday

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salvation Army's 20-dollar bill challenge will continue Saturday.Thanks to some additional donors, each 20-dollar bill put in one of their kettles tomorrow will be matched with another 20 dollars,...

Hutch’s 1st Holiday Pop Up Bar Coming to 3rd Thursday

Thursday, December 14

By the VIXEN HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The VIXEN, a brand new

Scooter’s Coffee ® and Reading Is Fundamental Share the Joy of Reading Through Fourth-Grade Reading Challenge in Frisco and North Texas

Thursday, December 14

Students Win an Unforgettable Bowl Game Experience By Scooter’s Coffee and Reading is Fundamental OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to encourage fourth-grade students across Frisco and North Texas to read. Also, a special prize is...

Exceptional Teen Receives Most Prestigious Honor; Named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson

Thursday, December 14

Zion Burgess to receive college scholarship and compete for state title in March 2024 By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Kan. – Last week the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson hosted its annual Youth of the...

High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Thursday, December 14

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – December 13, 2023 – Revised from September 12, 2023 Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The...

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense...

Fee to Serve as Cosmosphere Governing Board Member

Thursday, December 14

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rob Fee, financial advisor with CAPTRUST, will join Cosmosphere’s Governing Board beginning in January."The Cosmosphere is one of the things that make Hutchinson such a unique community. I am excited to...

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Matthew Williams, AICP, as Director of Community Development

Wednesday, December 13

By the City of Hutchinson City Manager's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The City of Hutchinson is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Williams, AICP, as the new Director of Community Development, starting December 19, 2023."Matthew Williams...

USD 308 Approves New State-Mandated Non-Resident Student Enrollment Policy, Bids to Replace Flooring in McCandless and Morgan Elementary

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A name change for Hutchinson STEM Magnet School at Allen may be in the works. This is a part of a rebranding proposal presented to the USD 308 Board of Education Monday by...

Final Meeting for Buhler USD 313 Board Members Miranda Engelken, Todd Carr, and Matt McCabe

Tuesday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Two lease agreements were approved by the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education during Monday evening's meeting.One of the agreements relates to renovations and equipping of the buildings that will house...