Suspect in recent chase and arson cases makes court appearance
Lutz HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As expected, the man wanted after a high-speed chase in Reno County last week made a first appearance in court Tuesday morning where he was told of the potential new charges...
View ArticleHCU becomes Heartland Credit Union
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Directors and Management team of Hutchinson Credit Union announce that, effective Nov. 3, 2014, the credit union’s name will transition to Heartland Credit Union to...
View ArticleHutch teen accused of murder of mother and sister makes court appearance
Sam Vonachen sat across the table from Senior Assistant District Attorney Steve Maxwell who will prosecute the case. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 15 year old accused of killing his mother and sister and...
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A welcome return to seasonal temperatures will occur this week, as daytime highs climb into the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows fall into the 40s. Light winds are generally anticipated much of the...
View ArticlePositions named for Kansas National Education Association
TOPEKA, Kan. — At a recent Board of Directors meeting, the Kansas National Education Association appointed leaders to key positions. Mark Farr, a science teacher from the Nickerson area, assumed the...
View ArticleCongressional Debate held Wednesday morning in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The second debate between First District Congressman Tim Huelskamp and his Democratic challenger Jim Sherow was held Wednesday morning at the Atrium Hotel and Suites, formerly known...
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Man charged in meth manufacturing cases turns down plea offer A 37-year-old man facing trial on charges in two manufacturing cases will have a preliminary hearing in the latest one after he turned down...
View ArticleDrug distribution case against two Hutchinson men goes federal
WICHITA, Kan. — Ray Anthony Williams, 28, (top left) and Alphonso Toney, 23, (top right) both of Hutchinson are charged in federal court with one count of possession with intent to distribute...
View ArticleUPDATE: Two arrests made in aggravated robbery
updated by Fred Gough HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two people arrested on suspicion of aggravated robbery made first appearances Thursday morning where they were told of the possible charges. Potential...
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This weekend will be wonderful for participating in outdoor activities or completing those projects in the yard as high temperatures will be in the 60s and morning lows in the 40s. Winds will be light...
View ArticleJury awards nearly $1 million to fired McPherson officer
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal jury has awarded nearly $1 million in wages and damages to a former McPherson police officer who was fired after being found asleep on duty. Jurors found the city of...
View ArticleState plans to appeal judge’s decision to suppress statements in murder case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for a Hutchinson man accused of murder scheduled to begin next week will most likely be continued because the state will file an appeal of Judge Tim Chambers decision to...
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Suspected drug dealer expected in court Friday HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The case against a 28-year-old Hutchinson man accused of selling drugs twice to confidential informants is scheduled for court again...
View ArticleMcPherson warehouse to expand, add 100 jobs
MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — A manufacturer of pipe fixtures says it will expand its warehouse in McPherson and add 100 jobs to the operation. The Wichita Eagle reports Viega plans to break ground in...
View ArticleChange to agenda made to control additions during county meetings
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In what can only be described as a way to keep personal wishes and agendas from interfering with the regular order of business, a change has been made to the weekly county...
View ArticleNewton Police officer and intruder injured during scuffle
NEWTON, Kan. – Police responded to the report of a man trying to force entry into several houses in an area of Newton. At least four residences suffered damage in the attempted entries before the...
View ArticleLatest job numbers show improvement locally and across the state
TOPEKA, Kan. — The latest unemployment numbers show improvement once again for Hutchinson and Reno County. The numbers released Friday show the rate for Hutchinson for the month of September is at 4.3...
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Hearing for suspected drug dealer continued for one week HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The case against a 28-year-old Hutchinson man accused of selling drugs twice to confidential informants may enter a plea. The...
View ArticleFriday’s Prep Football Scores by The Associated Press
Reno County Hutchinson 62, Garden City 14 Hutchinson Trinity 33, Garden Plain 22 Flint Hills Christian 100, Hutchinson Central Christian 76 Buhler 55, Hays 21 Smoky Valley 14, Nickerson 2 Haven 41,...
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This weekend will be wonderful for participating in outdoor activities or completing those projects in the yard as high temperatures will be in the 60s today and 70 to 75 degrees on Sunday. Winds will...
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