Hutchinson News

Boil Advisory for Pretty Prairie

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno...

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

Wednesday, September 13

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1...

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

Wednesday, September 13

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be...

Governor Kelly Calls for Collaborative and Innovative Approach to Water in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Wednesday, September 13

Letter Follows Request to Federal Government to Expand Access to Conservation Funding for States Facing Severe Drought By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly submitted a letter to the Director of the U.S....

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate...

USD 313 Set to Close on Properties for Ad Astra Academies and Childcare Facility

Tuesday, September 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved the 2023-24 budget and two other resolutions, one to exceed the local option rate and a second resolution setting the supplemental general, or...

USD 308 Enrollment Currently Up Compared to End of 2022-23 School Year

Tuesday, September 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As of Monday, Hutchinson USD 308's enrollment is up a net 35 students from where the 2022-23 school year ended. Two significant factors from a report Superintendent Dawn Johnson presented to the USD...

Sylvia Road Now Open

Tuesday, September 12

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works RENO COUNTY, KAN. — Sylvia Road between Long View Road and Arlington Road is now open to all through traffic effective Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 as bridge has been replaced.

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

Tuesday, September 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day.Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors...

HFD Members Climb 110 Floors to Honor Fallen Firefighters at 9/11 Stair Climb Events

Monday, September 11

By the Hutchinson Fire Department On September 11, 2001, Americans endured a horrific act of terrorism. With no thought of themselves or their personal safety, many New York Firefighters and Police Officers rushed to action in order to save tens of thousands of save lives....

Kwik Shop Robbery in Nickerson, Detectives Looking for Leads

Monday, September 11

By Lucky Kidd NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an overnight robbery at the Kwik Shop in Nickerson. The robbery was reported just before 1 a.m., with a suspect reported to be armed with a pistol took money from...

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by