Hutchinson News

Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Grant

Tuesday, October 10

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works to promote healthy youth behaviors through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families, and youth leadership. As a primary prevention agency, the main objective is to prevent youth...

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images...

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate...

Motorcyclist Airlifted to Wichita Hospital Following Accident Monday Morning

Monday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was airlifted to a Wichita hospital after an accident involving a motorcycle and truck late Monday morning on the southwest edge of McPherson.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office was dispatched at 10:10 AM...

Local Hutchinson Groups Fight Hunger One Bowl at a Time

Monday, October 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and the Hutchinson Art Center are raising hunger awareness through art at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, October 12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Art Center located...

Schmidt Honored for Fall Teacher of Promise

Monday, October 9

Pumpkins and Persistence Pays Off at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch in Kansas

Monday, October 9

Go big or gourd home at this pumpkin patch in Butler County By Sheridan Wimmer,BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. — The Walters started their pumpkin patch in 1986...

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier to Retire after 35 Years of Service

Monday, October 9

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After 35 years of service to Reno County, Shelly Bredemeier is retiring as Director of Reno County Youth Services, 219 West Second Ave., and her last day will be on December 22, 2023.Bredemeier began working at...

More than $6.2M Awarded for Law Enforcement Safety and Security Equipment

Sunday, October 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.2 million from the Local Safety and Security Equipment (LSSE) grant program was awarded to 72 Kansas law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and 911 communications agencies....

Raising Hope for Reno County, United Way’s Campaign Underway

Saturday, October 7

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County's annual campaign started on Sept. 1, and the organization is getting ready for quite a few fundraisers this fall. Starla Wells, one of two resource development representatives...

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeks Projects for Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant

Friday, October 6

By the Reno County Child Care Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is currently seeking interest from community partners who would like to be part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant...

Steel Skarecrow Liquid Courage Video Release Party and Live Show

Friday, October 6

By Brenna Eller WICHITA, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow invites you to their video release party and live show at Wichita Union Stockyard on Friday the 13th. Doors will open at 7 p.m., at 6251 W. MacArthur Rd., Southwest...