Hutchinson News

Ad Astra Radio’s Theresa Seitnater “Momma T” Earns 2023 Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence

Thursday, August 24

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce that our very own Senior Account Executive, Theresa Seitnater has earned the Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters!On Thursday, Aug. 24, Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) announced Theresa as one of...

USD 313 Fall Drivers Ed Session September 18 – October 18

Thursday, August 24

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Drivers Education Session is open to all area students and will run from Sept. 18 through Oct. 18.To enroll, you can get enrollment forms in the office at Buhler High School, Prairie Hills Middle School, Hutchinson High School,...

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Announces Replacement of Interim CEO

Thursday, August 24

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective immediately, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announces the conclusion of the working agreement and assignment of Interim CEO, Jeff Egbert.Egbert joined HRHS as Interim CEO on December 20, 2022. The Board of Directors hired Egbert after...

Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina

Thursday, August 24

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced that Hollywood-based Pure Imagination Studios is partnering with Kansas State University’s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and the State of Kansas to build an advanced spatial computing studio and learning center. The $41 million investment,...

Insurance Company Ordered to be Liquidated

Wednesday, August 23

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — A Shawnee County District Judge has declared a Kansas insurance company insolvent. MutualAid eXchange had been placed in rehabilitation proceedings earlier this month, and the order issued Tuesday appoints Kansas Commissioner of Insurance...

County Commissioners Proceed with $6.1 Million Rural Water Project Serving Southeast Reno County

Wednesday, August 23

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Commission agreed on Wednesday to move forward with a project to build a new joint lagoon system to serve two rural water districts in southeast Reno County.

Junior Classy Cru Dance Clinic Registration Open

Wednesday, August 23

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler High School Classy Cru is hosting a junior dance clinic for 1st through 5th graders Wednesdays after school in September (Sept. 20 and Sept. 27). There will be a pregame performance at the September 29th BHS football game. To register...

MC USA Awards Hesston College Graduate 2023 Bring The Peace Award

Tuesday, August 22

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Hutch CF Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Tuesday, August 22

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation has opportunities available for those wishing to volunteer with a nonprofit organization. For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers...

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday...

HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine...

Yoder Heritage Day August 26

Monday, August 21

YODER, Kan. — On the last Saturday of August each year, thousands visit the small community of Yoder to celebrate Yoder Heritage Day.Visitors and locals are entertained and transported back in time with tractor pulls, horse drawn events, the annual parade down Main Street,...