Hutchinson News

Ad Astra Radio’s February Classroom Hero Recipient Brenda Unruh, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Tuesday, February 25

LANGDON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent Classroom Hero presented by Heartland Credit Union to Fairfield High School math teacher Brenda Unruh.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations, to receive the Classroom... Read More.

Barton County Approves Grant Writing, Equipment Upgrades, and Funding Transfers

Tuesday, February 25

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a grant writing agreement. County Administrator Matt Patzner said Hometown Grants submitted a proposal under which it will write up to four grants over the next year, at a total cost of $50,004.This is being... Read More.

The Cosmosphere Is New and Exciting This Spring Break

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Updated galleries and fun for all ages during Spring Break, March 14 through 23 at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS. During Spring Break, the Cosmosphere will have extended hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exciting new educational interactives and a... Read More.

USD 308 Board Meeting Highlights: Calendar Updates, Technology Upgrades, and More

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last night, the USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00pm at the Administration Center. Board President Laura Corey and member Cheryl Thompson were absent. Board Vice President Darcie Canfield-Riggs presided over the meeting.Deputy Superintendent Krystal Young... Read More.

Hospice & Homecare of Reno County Receives 2024 HHCAHPS Honors Status for Exceptional Patient Care

Tuesday, February 25

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hospice & Homecare of Reno County has been named a 2024 Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Honor recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider of RCM services, CAHPS surveys, and advanced analytics for home health and... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that federal broadband deployment funding will not be considered taxable income.Grants awarded to broadband providers... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) Program... Read More.

Love Where You Live Initiative Identifies Reno County Priorities; Grant Opportunities Available

Monday, February 24

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses, removing and renovating blight, access to affordable child care, improving public... Read More.

Developing Story: Large Fire on South Main in Hutchinson Forces Evacuations

Saturday, February 22

UPDATE (8 p.m.) - Kansas Gas Service says they have to cut off gas flow and Hutch Fire is letting the gas burn out. They will start relighting pilot lights as service is restored starting Sunday morning.If you are able and have power, they... Read More.

Reno County Alerts Community to Four Overdoses in 24 Hours

Friday, February 21

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were four overdoses within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve Fentanyl and other Opioids. The Reno County Health Department... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Announces Leadership Transition, Two Job Openings

Friday, February 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, a leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Reno County, announces an upcoming leadership transition and two exciting job opportunities to further its mission of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.Jackson Swearer, who has served as Executive Director of... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15.The senators were also joined by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Amy... Read More.