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YMCA to be built on land donated by HRHS at 20th and Lorraine
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Tuesday a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection of 20th Street and Lorraine; it will replace the Hutchinson Y’s current location at 716 E 13th Ave.
'Arts & Eats' Third Thursday features public activities, multiple food trucks to DCI Park
“Arts & Eats” will showcase hands-on activities and local food trucks on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at DCI Park on the corner of 2nd Ave. and Main St. "This month is centered around DCI Park at 2nd Ave. and Main St. This is something we are experimenting with — springboarding on our Lunch in the Park on Mondays when we bring in food trucks. We know that DCI Park is a beautiful space," Hutch Rec Arts and Humanities Coordinator Jacelyn Chambers said.
New Grace Arbor Park planned for 2026
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Arbor residents and City Officials met to discuss the future Grace Arbor Park on July 9, 2024. City of Hutchinson - Parks Director Justin Combs shared that the park project is in the 5-year Capital Improvement Project budget for 2026, though this could change. Additionally, the landscape architect plans to incorporate elements highlighting Central Junior High into the walking path design.
City will receive more in tax collections under 2025 budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday approved notification of the Reno County Clerk that the city will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate in its 2025 budget. "The city is proposing to keep the current mill levy flat," said Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas. "With that, if...
Circles looking for new Circle Leaders for August class
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Circles of Hope Reno County prepares to begin a new class next month, Jason Probst talked to Hutch Post about what a new Circle Leader should be ready for when they come in to the class. "We're not a crisis intervention place," Probst said. "We...
CVB seeks volunteers for a State Fair booth
The Geary County Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to help with their Booth. The booth will be located indoors and the shifts are in 6 hour blocks, 9am-3pm and 3pm-9pm. The booth needs to be manned at all times, and the plan is to have more than one person for a shift to ensure everyone gets breaks.
Yes, we should support walkability in Hutchinson
If we want our town to succeed, as I hope all of us do, we have to support walkability and new urbanism in Hutchinson. Probably the one question I hear the most from readers or supporters of the Tribune is the same:. How do we get young people to stay...
County commission candidate forum tonight
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is holding a candidate forum tonight, July 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the HutchCC campus. Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel will moderate the forum. Invited to tonight's forum are:. Reno...
City council to exceed revenue neutral rate
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday will act to send its notice to the Reno County Clerk of the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for its 2025 budget. At a budget discussion following the council's last meeting, there appeared to be a general consensus...
Watchfire and Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems Help Wichita-Area Businesses Grow and Strengthen Community Connections
DANVILLE, Ill.,– Two Kansas-based businesses, Quantum Credit Union, in Wichita, and The Clayworks at Disability Supports, in Hutchinson, recently installed Watchfire digital displays to modernize their brand image and improve community interactions. “We see the Watchfire display as a worthy investment that will continue to benefit the community, the...
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