CAPTION: Owner Phil Miller of Sunflower Electric Supply, center, accepts the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce March Small Business Award at the store located at 100 West 2nd. CREDIT HUTCHINSON/RENO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce awarded the March Small Business Award
The Hutchinson Art Center announced Emily Kohls will be the new executive director of the center.
Kohls replaces John Eberly, who is stepping down at the end of March.
In a press release, the art center said, “We are confident [Kohls] will bring her expertise and talents to the position to help the Hutchinson Art Center grow and thrive, and she is excited for the opportunity to be even more involved in our creative community.”
Kohls has been the center’s media manager for the past few years and has worked as a substitute teacher at Buhler High School. She previously worked as an intern at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Art Gallery in Lindsborg and DoArt at the Kansas State Fair. She is a member of Hutchinson’s Public Art and Design Council.
The Hutchinson Art Center named Emily Kohls as the new director CREDIT HUTCHINSON ART CENTER The Hutchinson Art Center announced Emily Kohls will be the new executive director of the center. Kohls replaces John Eberly, who is stepping down at the end of March. In a press release,
Saturday Apr 5
Tuesday Apr 1 Tyler Merritt, Author, Actor, Musician, Comedian, and Activist, part of the Dillon Lecture Series, 10:30 a.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, 700 E 11th Ave. General admission tickets are $10. Students and school groups are admitted free of charge with a school ID.
CAPTION: Construction vehicles demolish and work at the sight of the former Cottonwood Hills Golf Course on Buhler Road, east of Hutchinson, Thursday, March 27. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Dan Deming Probably not, but a group of investors out of Topeka and Kansas City
By John Mesh Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School junior Isaac Hammersmith placed second overall in the 220-pound weight class (945 pounds) and ratio (4.678) in the Kansas Class 1A State Powerlifting Meet Saturday at Conway Springs High School. The 2A state powerlifting meet was hosted by Royal
By Gina Long
Happy 18th birthday, Michael.
After our editorial meeting on Saturday, I spent the rest of the day reminiscing about the fantastic journey you have already taken and the incredible road ahead of you.
I remember the first time we were formally introduced at the philosophy book club at Crow & Co in January 2023. I was impressed that a high school student involved in so many extracurricular activities would fit deep discussions about Pascal, Nietzsche, Satre and Camus into his overcrowded schedule was impressive, especially because you read the material and applied the ideas to what you had learned about and observed in the community and the wider world.
I remember after our book discussion in May, you approached me and asked, “Do you want to start a local newspaper?”
That simple question led to more significant discussions about our focus and the “rules” for the publication. Then, we got into the details of choosing a name, structuring the business model, finding stories, writing, setting up our editorial calendar, hiring contractors, and payment and website maintenance.
Many of our early editorial meetings were held at McDonald’s because it was the only food we could afford, they were open late, and they had free Wi-Fi.
You made state and national news, appearing on the video blog of the owner and publisher of Editor & Publisher magazine, KCUR and, most recently, “Hatteberg’s People.” You lectured to journalism classes at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas. We gave a presentation for Talk20 Hutch. We won several awards from the Kansas Press Association last year and will soon find out if we won more this year. You have presented to many local organizations and fraternal orders.
It has been a whirlwind.
You have stayed on top of everything with impressive time and energy management, keeping up with your classroom work and many commitments and extracurriculars while running a business, one you will sell at a profit before you receive your high school diploma. Not many college freshmen can claim that on their university application.
So, as you turn 18 today, please allow me to impart some wisdom I have learned over the years:
Happy birthday. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead.
By Gina Long Happy 18th birthday, Michael. After our editorial meeting on Saturday, I spent the rest of the day reminiscing about the fantastic journey you have already taken and the incredible road ahead of you. I remember the first time we were formally introduced at the philosophy
Trinity Valley Community College is the 2025 NJCAA Men’s Division I Basketball national champion. (Photo courtesy of NJCAA). By John Mesh The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals are the 2025 NJCAA Men’s Division I champions. The No. 7-seeded Cardinals defeated the No. 17 Connors State College Cowboys 69-61 in the
CAPTION: Red pepper risotto features roasted red bell peppers that melt with fresh parmesan into a creamy, delicious dish that can be paired with everything from mushrooms to shrimp to sausage for dinner. By Lindsey Young Joey and I have a shared joke when we go out
By Michael Glenn
Today, I turn 18 years old.
If you’re reading this the day it was published, today, March 30, 2025 is the first day of my adulthood.
To be honest, I don’t feel any different. Turning 18 is awkward. You’re an adult, but don’t get the legal right to do anything like an adult would.
I looked up a list of things I can do now that I’m 18, and here are some of the highlights:
Very fun! I’m glad to know I can get drafted to serve in the military at any time over the next eight years! But heaven forbid I buy a beer or smoke a joint (well, that second one is a rule for everyone, unfortunately).
Regardless, turning 18 is an important milestone in my life. It’s the marker that I am responsible for my own choices, and with that comes freedom and responsibility.
I feel like I’ve gotten a slice of adulthood from being a part of this publication. I’ve had to deal with payroll, taxes, interviewing adults and writing to an adult audience. I’ve had a lot of fun with this job and plan on continuing providing quality journalism to the Hutchinson community through the rest of the school year and into the summer.
I’ve also been told I act like an adult long, long before I actually became one. For example, I’m listening to “Rubber Soul” by The Beatles on vinyl as I write this. I picked it up from Permanent Records (not a plug for the store, but check it out if you’re into music!) and continue to pick up Beatles albums. They’re my favorite band.
Here’s my Beatles (and their solo careers) collection as of now:
You’d be surprised how many young people around my age listen to The Beatles. But, I bet most people would still associate them with the older generations.
As I prepare for college and living on my own, I’m looking forward to seeing what adulthood brings. It’s a huge step that I feel like I’m ready to successfully make.
Thank you for your support of The Hutchinson Tribune and of me. I’ve been very grateful for this opportunity, and I hope you continue supporting us and our mission of brining local news to our community.
By Michael Glenn Today, I turn 18 years old. If you’re reading this the day it was published, today, March 30, 2025 is the first day of my adulthood. To be honest, I don’t feel any different. Turning 18 is awkward. You’re an adult, but don’t get the
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Blue Dragon softball team swept the Barton Cougars in a Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference doubleheader Wednesday at Fun Valley. The Blue Dragons won the first game 6-0 and the second game 6-2. In Game 1, Hutchinson jumped out to a 6-0 lead
