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Suspect in drug cases scheduled for plea hearing HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 26-year-old man arrested for the sale of drugs and charged with racketeering is scheduled to be in front of Judge Tim Chambers...
View ArticleGolfer Bruce Vaughn to make appearance at AT&T Charity Golf Tournament
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Professional golfer and Hutchinson resident Bruce Vaughan will serve as honorary chairman of the 27th annual AT&T Charity Golf Tournament which is scheduled for a noon shotgun...
View ArticleReno County included State Disaster Proclamation
Flood damage in Southeast Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback is warning people in southeast Kansas to be careful not to be caught in flood waters. Brownback said at a press conference Friday...
View ArticleJury trial for teen murder suspect continued a second time
Vonachen HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Judge Trish Rose today granted another defense request to continue the trial for a Hutchinson teen accused of killing his mother and sister and attempting to kill his...
View ArticleScam Artists are at it again
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff’s Office is again reporting that they received information from a few citizens that the old IRS telephone scam has resurfaced. Those citizens reported an...
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Man bound over for trial in one case ordered to prison in two others Sims HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 32-year-old man who was recently bound over for trial on a charge of aggravated battery for allegedly...
View ArticleUPDATE: Road closings because of high water
The following are road closings in the county because of high water Sallee – 82nd to 108th 95th – Dean to Sallee Wilson – 69th to 82nd 43rd – Pennington to Hendricks Pennington – Nickerson Blvd to...
View ArticleHutch pair arrested in Barton Co. kidnapping case
GREAT BEND, Kan. – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a kidnapping case. Police reported on Saturday just after 5 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of...
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Convenience Store formally charged on drug and theft charges HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A local convenience store owner arrested just over a week ago, Chris Patel, still has yet to make a court appearance. He...
View ArticleKansas lawmakers OK bill further limiting local gun rules
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Cities and counties in Kansas couldn’t use zoning ordinances to limit gun sales or impose special taxes on firearms under a bill state legislators have approved. The Senate passed...
View ArticleAppeals court upholds Kansas cap on local school taxes
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal appeals court has sided against parents in a northeast Kansas lawsuit who are challenging the state’s cap on how much money residents in a school district can raise...
View ArticleArea businesses receive BAM Award of Excellence
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has named 23 Regional Business Excellence Award winners and 52 Merit Award winners as part of Business Appreciation Month, the Department’s annual...
View ArticleMcPherson teen arrested for BB gun incidents
McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Police Department arrested a juvenile male Monday evening in connection with at least 26 cases involving damage to property or injury to McPherson residents. The cases...
View ArticleNo decision ‘just yet’ on unsealing affidavits in teen school threat case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – It may be the end of the week before we know if Reno County District Judge Joe McCarville will allow the affidavits to be unsealed in the case against five teens accused of making...
View ArticleGolf tournament a success, but a changing of the guard is on the way
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – It was one of the biggest turn outs in the history of the tournament, and with it comes a lot of changes. The AT&T golf tournament for the Boys and Girls Club raised the second...
View ArticleBridge bid approved by City Council
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Another road construction project will soon be added to the mix around the city of Hutchinson as the City Council approved the low bid for work on the Airport Road Bridge. The...
View ArticleHayes Sight and Sound to take over Midwest product line
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – When the building housing Midwest Sewing and Vacuum and Nelson Heating and Air Conditioning suffered major damage in a fire, there were a lot of questions as to what would happen to...
View ArticleKan. lawmakers send new limits on local gun rules to governor
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators have approved a bill to prevent cities and counties from imposing special taxes on firearms or from using zoning ordinances to limit gun sales. The House passed...
View ArticleCharges filed in accident that killed Reno Co. deputy, wife
Shawn Schellenger and his wife Danielle GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A central Kansas man is charged with involuntary manslaughter after an accident that killed a couple riding in a group of motorcycles...
View ArticleJoan Jett coming to the Kansas State Fair
Hutchinson, Kan. – The Kansas State Fair has solidified its final acts for the Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand with Three Days Grace and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Joan Jett is the leader of the...
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