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Hutchinson man formally charged in aggravated battery case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 28-year-old Hutchinson man made an appearance via video Wednesday for the formal reading of a charge of aggravated battery. Matthew Cole is jailed for allegedly beating...
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3 arrested in drug case formally charged
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The three people arrested on Sept. 16 after police were called to the 600 block of West 11th on the report of suspicious activity were back before a judge Wednesday morning for the...
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Regulators approve, Westar customers will pay more
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators have given final approval to a rate increase for the state’s largest electric company that will cost most households in its territory between $5 and $7 more a...
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Two formally charged in marijuana cultivation case from last year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people charged in a case from last year were in court Thursday morning for the reading of charges. John Galestine and Darla Conners are both charged with the cultivation of...
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Sentencing in child abuse case scheduled again for Friday
Burton HUTCHINSON, Kan. – After an earlier continuance, a 29-year-old Hutchinson man found guilty of two counts of child abuse and two alternate counts of aggravated endangerment of a child is again...
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Hutch man scheduled for arraignment Friday in methamphetamine distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 37-year-old man charged by the state with distribution of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia used to cultivate or manufacture a controlled substance, possession of...
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Suspect in flee and elude and arson cases scheduled for sentencing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A man convicted in two cases from last year after entering pleas is scheduled for sentencing Friday. In one case, Scott Lutz entered “guilty pleas” to felony flee and elude and...
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Fire crews respond to house fire Thursday afternoon
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire Crews responded to a house fire at 411 W 15th late Thursday afternoon. When they arrived, they found smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure. The fire was...
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Attorney General Schmidt announces grants for Hutchinson organizations
TOPEKA – Two Hutchinson organizations have been awarded more than $78,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced yesterday. The grants were...
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Kansas Highway Patrol announces plans for post-it notes inspired by State...
Patrol car at Kansas State Fair covered in more than 2,400 supportive Post-it notes TOPEKA, Kan. – Every year, the Kansas Highway Patrol hosts an informational booth at the Kansas State Fair. This...
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Scam artist target locals seeking money
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Just a heads up, several local residents have received calls from people saying they are from the City of Hutchinson utilities, sewer, water and refuse or from the Hutchinson Police...
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Defendant in abuse of child case granted community corrections
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 29-year-old Hutchinson man found guilty of two counts of abuse of a child was granted community corrections Friday by District Judge Tim Chambers. The judge sentenced Brent Burton...
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Hutch man enters “not guilty” pleas in meth manufacture case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 38-year-old man charged by the state in a meth distribution case was arraigned on all eight charges in front of Judge Trish Rose Friday where he entered, “not guilty” pleas. Ryan...
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McPherson police search for suspects for spray painting buildings
photos McPherson Police MCPHERSON-Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County are investigating a report of criminal damage to buildings in McPherson. Police reported in a media release that...
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Inmate at Reno County Correctional Facility taken to Wichita hospital
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One Reno County Correctional Facility inmate was taken to a Wichita hospital Saturday after a beating incident inside the facility Saturday evening. According to Reno County Sheriff...
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Teen dies in Pratt Co. chase, crash UPDATE
CUNNINGHAM – A teenage driver died in an accident during a pursuit by law enforcement just after 7:30a.m. on Sunday in Kingman County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Pratt County Deputies were...
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Newton police officers share their eclipse pics
photos Newton Police Department NEWTON -Thanks to clear skies in Kansas, stargazers saw a double celestial treat Sunday night with a total lunar eclipse combined with a so-called supermoon. On their...
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Rove to speak at Chamber annual meeting
Hutchinson, KS – Karl Rove, an iconic political strategist and one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time, is best known for his provocative and robust knowledge of the major political...
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Where the wieners hang out
STAFFORD, Kan. — Size doesn’t matter at the Stafford Oktoberfest this Saturday. The wiener dogs have been waiting all year and they’re ready to strut their stuff. These little powerhouses give it all...
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U.S.D. 308 School Board reviews instruction in the district
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The U.S.D. 308 School Board Monday took an extended look at the district’s instructional policies during its meeting. The board reviewed Operational Expectations No. 10 – Curriculum...
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