By Richard Shank “73% of Kansas students need more than a high school diploma,” Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Education Commissioner, told the July luncheon meeting of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce during a noon speech Wednesday at the Hutchinson Community College. The July chamber luncheon, an
By John Mesh The National Baseball Congress announced that Michael O'Neal, grandson of legendary Baseball Hall of Fame and NBC Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige, will attend the opening night of the 90th NBC World Series next Thursday. “In conjunction with the 90th NBC World Series,
By Kate Irelan Most people know what a half-time show at a high school football game is like. The student band does an incredible job performing, entertaining, and energizing the crowd. Take that experience and amp it up to a Super Bowl level of six half-time show
By Michael Glenn Republican primary opponents for the Reno County Commission discussed taxes as one of their top priorities Tuesday evening at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the Hutchinson Community College campus. The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum with President/CEO Debra Teufel acting
Hutchinson Police Department blotter On 2024-07-18 @ 10:30:00Hrs Warrant Service at 1320 E 30th SHAWN A. YONALLY, WM/34, HOMELESS - was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; original charge DUIOn 2024-07-18 @ 10:15:00Hrs Warrant Service at 400 W 2nd Ave MANUEL H. ALVAREZ, HM/25, HOMELESS was arrested on 1) HPD Warrant;
By Michael Glenn One year ago, Kara Vaughn of Hutchinson chalked her driveway and got asked to remove the drawings from her landlord. One year later, Vaughn’s mission to bring the community together through chalk flourished in downtown Hutchinson at Third Thursday. “I've learned more about chalk artists
The Hutchinson Monarchs-Derby Twins Jayhawk Collegiate League baseball game in Derby Wednesday night was canceled due to a muddy field. “I will update everyone when I have a makeup date set,” said Monarchs’ owner/general manager Marc Blackim on social media. The Monarchs get Thursday (the Fourth of
According to an official press release, Reno County has scheduled three town hall meetings in District 1 and District 2 to gather feedback regarding the possible expansion of county-wide zoning and solar in the unzoned areas of the county. Town hall meetings scheduled include: Monday, July 8,
Representatives from three different organizations gave an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) housing fund update at the Hutchinson City Council meeting Tuesday morning. Housing Coordinator Carissa Paxton introduced CEO of Interfaith Housing Clint Nelson and Bill Lampe with SCKEDD. Nelson said ARPA dollars have impacted about 150
At the Hutchinson Public Library’s June board meeting last year, the room was packed with people, a few protesting a book display in the children’s area for Pride Month, and many others supporting it. This year, things were back to normal. Gregg Wamsley, Hutchinson Public Library director
