Hutchinson School Board approves 2015-16 budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board Monday formally approved the 2015-16 budget after a short public hearing. While the mill levy rate is up compared to 2014-15, it remains below the 2013-14...
View ArticleInformational meeting scheduled for grassroots organization
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – An informational meeting sponsored by a new non-partisan group, Citizens for the Moderation of Our Democracy, also known as the MOD Squad, is scheduled for Friday, August 21, from...
View ArticleAccident that killed Hutchinson teen remains under investigation
MCPHERSON, Kan.- Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County continue to investigate a fatal Sunday morning accident that took the life of a Hutchinson teen and injured another. The McPherson...
View ArticleHutch man bound over in child abuse and drug distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 51-year-old man was bound over for trial Tuesday as charged even though the victim for part of the case recanted statements he made to police. William Cox is charged with abuse of...
View Article2 from Newton hospitalized after driver attempts median u-turn
WICHITA – Two people from Newton were among those injured in an accident just before 11a.m. on Tuesday in Sedgwick County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by...
View ArticleSuspect in Hutchinson hit and run accident arrested
HUTCHINSON, Kan.– A person of interest in a hit and run accident on June 25th in Hutchinson is in custody. Police in Hutchinson reported today they arrested Daniel Chitwood on Monday. He is charged for...
View ArticleMcPherson Co. man hospitalized after motorcycle accident
FINNEY COUNTY- A McPherson County man was injured in an accident just before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Finney County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by Lynn...
View ArticleReno County Jail inmates moved to the new facility
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Sheriff Randy Henderson says the Reno County Correctional Facility at 1800 S. Severance is officially open with the successful move of inmates early Wednesday morning. The old Reno...
View ArticleEx-con read formal charges in meth and weapons case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 48-year-old man who served time in prison and was arrested by police on drug and weapons charges was in Reno County District Court Wednesday for the formal reading of charges....
View ArticleAccident in Hutchinson results in McPherson man’s death
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 63-year-old McPherson man was killed after he apparently struck a parked vehicle and then a building in Hutchinson Wednesday. Gene Krehbiel was transported to Hutchinson Regional...
View ArticleAccident northwest of Hutchinson injures 1
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One person was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Wednesday evening after a two-vehicle accident northwest of Hutchinson. According to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office,...
View ArticlePolice seek the public’s help in locating stolen statue
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Police are asking the public’s help in locating a bronze sculpture called “Butterfly Girl,” which was stolen from Orchard Park on 43rd next to the K-61 freeway some time over this...
View ArticleKansas State Fair names Lori Hart Interim GM during search
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Lori Hart, who has been with the Kansas State Fair for 17 years, was recently named interim General Manager after Denny Stoecklein accepted a position at Hutchinson Community...
View ArticleMan convicted in indecent liberties case scheduled for sentencing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 67-year-old man jailed back in March on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and who entered “guilty” pleas to both counts is scheduled for sentencing...
View ArticleHutch man charged in aggravated assault case scheduled for plea hearing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 26-year-old Hutchinson man bound over for trial on a number of felony and misdemeanor charges is scheduled to be in court Friday where he may enter a plea. Christopher A. Vanwye...
View ArticleHutchinson Community College and Friends University teaming up
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Friends University have announced that they’re offering the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from Friends from the Hutchinson Community...
View ArticleAnthony man charged with involuntary manslaughter scheduled for court Friday
Nathan Clark HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 31-year-old Anthony, Kan., man involved in an accident where a North Dakota man was killed while riding an ATV is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Friday. Nathan Clark...
View ArticleMoran names areas residents to Service Academy Selection Board
MANHATTAN, KAN. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran today announced the members of his 2015 Kansas Service Academy Selection Board. The 20-member board, announced in a media release, will review applications...
View ArticleHutchinson Community College Board of Trustees approve budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees Thursday approved the 2015-16 budget after a public hearing as part of their monthly meeting. Julie Blanton, Vice President of...
View ArticleEx-con arrested in 2013 still jailed, still waiting trial in 2 cases
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 36-year-old Hutchinson man in court for a status hearing in his case complained of being in jail for more than a year and half and not being able to consult with an attorney as...
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