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HutchCC alumna returns as recognized inspiring instructor

HutchCC alumna returns as recognized inspiring instructor

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Community College alumna who spent more than a decade teaching at the high school level has returned to her alma mater and earned recognition as one of this year's inspiring instructors. Amber Carithers, an English instructor who joined HutchCC full-time in 2024, graduated from

Hutchinson Brief

Hutchinson Brief

Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas

Food Safety Inspection Results - Reno County, Kansas

Inspection Period: July 6-13, 2025

PrairieStar Health Center to Offer Free Sports Physicals for Students

PrairieStar Health Center to Offer Free Sports Physicals for Students

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — PrairieStar Health Center will host free sports physicals for middle and high school students Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its pediatrics department. The five-hour event will take place at the health center's facility at 2700 E. 30th Ave. in Hutchinson. The

Area events

📋 Hutchinson Events List July 13 - July 16, 2025 • Hutchinson, Kansas Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:00 AM Baptism Sunday FAMILY FREE 📍 Carey Park 10:00 AM • Meet at Gazebo #1 in Carey Park for service, baptisms in Arkansas River, and fellowship meal to follow • Hosted by Hutchinson New Life

Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Gates, Larry Lee Hernandez, Paul Anson Janzen, Dean Leo Larson, Linda Louise Patterson, Thomas Edmund Pitzer, Rickey L. "Rick" Schmidt, Agnes Fern Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

Area police logs

Area police logs

Reno County Jail Log - July 11, 2025 11:30 PM - ELIAS DE LA CRUZ, white male, age 42, Hutchinson - Criminal Damage <$1,000-DV 9:54 PM - TYSON BYERS, white male, age 15, 219 W 2nd Ave - Battery 10:18 AM - ALAN REED, white

Senators Marshall and Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Radical Leftist ‘Gender Theory’ in Schools

Senators Marshall and Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Radical Leftist ‘Gender Theory’ in Schools

Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act, which would codify President Trump’s executive order from January 2025, preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools. “As American students lag

Kansan to Kansan - July 7

Kansan to Kansan - July 7

Gov. Laura Kelly

Tracey Mann on Kansas Ag Hero of the Month

Tracey Mann on Kansas Ag Hero of the Month

Fellow Kansan, Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Big First District. Each month, I highlight the life and work of Kansas ag heroes – the people who make our state the pilot light of America and who inspire me to continue fighting for Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Yours in

Moran urges sustained U.S. military aid to Ukraine to stem Russian aggression

Moran urges sustained U.S. military aid to Ukraine to stem Russian aggression

By TIM CARPENTER, Kansas Reflector

Hutchinson Monarchs Clinch 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League Championship

Hutchinson Monarchs Clinch 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League Championship

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs captured the 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League championship Saturday night, defeating the Kingman Islanders 8-2 at Hobart-Detter Field to cap off a dominant weekend series. The title-clinching victory came one day after the Monarchs routed Kingman 17-4 on Friday night, improving their record to 25-5 and

Hutchinson Alley opens Fall league registration

Hutchinson Alley opens Fall league registration

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Alley of Hutchinson is accepting registrations for its fall bowling leagues, offering multiple options for bowlers of varying skill levels and schedules. The family entertainment center, located at 1221 E. 23rd Ave., has announced league play beginning in August with various formats and meeting times. League Director

Hutchinson Art Center continues Saturday Morning Artist sessions

Hutchinson Art Center continues Saturday Morning Artist sessions

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Center has been hosting Saturday Morning Artists sessions, offering local artists and art enthusiasts a chance to practice their skills in a supportive group environment. The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the center, located at 405

USD 308 announces back-to-school information

USD 308 announces back-to-school information

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools will begin the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday, Aug. 13, with online enrollment opening July 10 for new and returning students. The district announced the back-to-school plans in its summer newsletter, with Superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson expressing excitement about the upcoming year and noting "

Construction continues at YMCA

Construction continues at YMCA

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction is progressing on the new Hutchinson YMCA facility, with concrete work completed for the elevator and gymnastics areas and foundation work underway for two indoor pools. The Hutchinson YMCA announced Friday that structural steel installation will begin soon on the project being built in partnership with Simpson

Reno County Child Care Task Force names Heather Faulkner executive director of Kids Collective

Reno County Child Care Task Force names Heather Faulkner executive director of Kids Collective

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force has named Heather Faulkner as the founding executive director of Kids Collective, a new nonprofit organization focused on strengthening the region's child care system. Faulkner, a Hutchinson native with more than 25 years of experience in early childhood leadership,

Fire department accepting advance school supply donations

Fire department accepting advance school supply donations

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is accepting advance donations for its annual school supply drive, with corporate sponsorship from Allen Samuels, RCB Bank and Ad Astra Radio. The fire department announced Friday that donors can drop off school supplies at all fire station locations ahead of the official drive

Hutchinson City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

Hutchinson City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to consider several items including a public hearing on condemning an unsafe structure. The council will hear a request to condemn a residence at 2100 S. Bonebrake St. and receive updates on commercial

Hutchinson Fire Department responds to early morning house fire

Hutchinson Fire Department responds to early morning house fire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire Friday in the 400 block of East Avenue C, quickly extinguishing flames that were primarily on the exterior of the structure. The Hutchinson Fire Department received the call at 2:26 a.m. July 11, according to a press release

Hutchinson Brief

Hutchinson Brief

NFHS Adds Javelin Specifications, Approves Safety Changes for 2026

NFHS Adds Javelin Specifications, Approves Safety Changes for 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The National Federation of State High School Associations has approved javelin implement construction specifications for inclusion in the track and field rules book beginning with the 2026 season, responding to the growing number of states incorporating the event into high school competition. The javelin addition was among 11

Area police logs

Area police logs

Reno County Daily Jail Log - July 9, 2025 11:45 PM - ANGELA L JONES, white female, age 50, arrested for HPD FTA Warrant 6:38 PM - ORLANDO A. MONTOYA, white male, age 38, arrested for HPD FTA; Speeding 6:06 PM - MONTRE TONEY, black male, age

Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries

Hutchinson Obituaries Dick, Amanda Ellen Dickinson, Roger Dean Hoefer, Freddie Krause, Matthew Everett Charles Washburn, Kenneth L. Jr. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries

KDA area inspections

KDA area inspections

🏢 Kansas Food Safety Inspections Hutchinson Area - July 2025 Inspection Summary 9 Total Establishments 7 In Compliance 2 With Violations 78% Compliance Rate 📋 Inspection Results Overview 🍩 Dunkin & Baskin 734 S 1st Ave, Hutchinson, KS 07/09/2025 ✅ In Compliance 🏛️ US Law Enforcement Training Center 1400 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson,