Hutchinson News

Kansas Corporation Commission Utilities Staff Responds to Evergy’s Rate Increase Proposal in Testimony Filed This Afternoon

Tuesday, August 29

By the Kansas Corporation Commission TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Corporation Commission Staff has weighed in on Evergy’s request for a rate increase in both of its’ Kansas service areas. In testimony filed with the Commission this afternoon, Staff’s detailed financial audit of the company’s income and...

Tyson Foods, Inc. – New Sponsor at the Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, August 29

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair welcomes Tyson Foods, Inc., as a new multi-year Sponsor and Partner! The renowned food processor is supporting the Brand-New “Grand Size” high-definition LED media screen on the west side of the Nex-Tech Grandstand.The...

United Way of Reno County Community Workday

Tuesday, August 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The month of August was volunteer month and United Way of Reno County celebrated with 580 volunteers on Saturday morning for the United Way Community Work Day. They started the day off serving the volunteers pancakes and sent them...

Rcat Announces New Shopping Route Starting Sept. 5th

Tuesday, August 29

By Sandra Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Area Transit (Rcat) announces a new Shopping Route that starts on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and is available to designated housing facilities, allowing transportation specifically for grocery and other shopping. The Rcat...

Hutchinson Community Foundation awards more than $16K in grants

Tuesday, August 29

By Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $16,300 to three nonprofit organizations in May and July. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing...

K-State Expands Land Grant Promise Statewide

Monday, August 28

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing Kansas State University has expanded eligibility for its

New Calm Room at Hutchinson High School Named After Former Educator

Monday, August 28

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty’s room is a new safe space for students to re-center both physically and emotionally outside of their Hutch High classroom. Named after Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson High school teacher and golf coach, the room sits in the...

Tabor College Announces its First Fully-Funded Endowed Positions

Monday, August 28

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College officially unveiled its first fully funded endowed positions in its 115-year history. The celebration was part of Academic Convocation, honoring the start of a new academic year and those chosen as namesakes and first-time recipients of these prestigious positions. Tabor...

Legacy Farms Coffee Brewing a Better Future for Children of Cerro Bueno

Sunday, August 27

By Brenna Eller MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Life is a non-stop adventure for Ashley Williams and his family who continually work to benefit Cerro Bueno, Honduras through their coffee farming business.Stateside, the Williams family live in Moundridge, Kan., but when it is prime coffee growing time,...

Tom Takes a Trip Down Ad Astra Memory Lane

Friday, August 25

By Brenna Eller After being the owners of KIKS and KIOL in Iola, Kan., for over 20 years, Tom Norris and his wife Monica wanted to know that their stations would be taken care of. Because of his long history with Ad Astra...

All Hands on Deck

Friday, August 25

By USD 313 RENO COUNTY, Kan. — For the first time, Reno County schools are rallying as a team of educators for a shared professional learning day called All Hands on Deck. Over 1,100 teachers, Hutchinson Community College instructors and administrators will be...

Ratzlaff Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Friday, August 25

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Megan Ratzlaff, daughter of Ric and Susie Ratzlaff of Buhler, Kan., is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide who were named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars. Out of nearly 1100 applicants, winners were selected based...