Wichita man enters plea to reduced charge in child sex case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 19-year-old Wichita man was back in Reno County District Court for a plea hearing Wednesday afternoon. Samuel Peterson was originally charged with a single count of aggravated...
View ArticleMcPherson police report residents losing money in a scam
MCPHERSON – Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County are investigating a phone scam. Police reported on social media that officers received a second report Wednesday of a McPherson residents...
View ArticleHutchinson Man Arrested in Connection With 2014 Salina Shooting
Chauncey Brownfield SALINA -Hutchinson man was arrested Wednesday evening in connection with a 2014 shooting incident at a Salina apartment complex. Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney said that...
View ArticleHutch man busted for drug distribution charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 56-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested by police on drug charges has been formally charged. Antonio Vigil Sr. has been charged by the state with possession of methamphetamine...
View ArticleCouple busted on drug charges formally charged
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two locals were in court Thursday morning for the reading of formal charges in association with their arrest last week. Fifty-year-old Danny Stahl and 53-year-old Jackie Bowman both...
View ArticleSuppression hearing in Vonachen murder case held Thursday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The a motion hearing for the case involving suppressing of evidence in the case against a 16 year old charged with two counts of first-degree murder and aggravated arson continued...
View ArticleLocal woman charged with abuse of a child
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A local woman was in court Friday morning where she was read the charges which includes two counts of abuse of a child. The state alleges that Ashley Shepherd abuse two kids, ages...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement in Harvey County busy with stolen vehicles and police chases
(Courtesy photo) NEWTON, Kan. – On Thursday evening, A Newton Police Officer attempted to stop a truck entering I-135 from Broadway, but the vehicle fled from the officer. A high speed chase followed...
View ArticleCourt of Appeals upholds conviction for Hutch man in stabbing case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction and sentence for a 25-year-old man convicted in a stabbing case from 2013. Jordan Leshore was convicted for two counts of...
View ArticleTwo men formally charged in drug distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two men arrested by the Reno County Drug Unit after they served a search warrant on home in the 700 block of Brookside Dr., were back in court Friday for the formal reading of...
View ArticleHutchinson Salthawks vs Wichita Northwest for District Championship
The Hutchinson Salthawks travel to Wichita to take on Northwest High School Friday, October 30th. The Eagle Radio Sports team of Rusty Hilst and Dan Naccarato will bring you all the action at 6:50 pm...
View Article4 Kan. adult care facilities still resisting malpractice fund
Photo by Andy Marso Indian Creek Health Care Center in Overland Park is one of four adult care facilities in Kansas that have yet to buy liability insurance from a carrier approved by the Kansas Health...
View ArticleKansas Education Commissioner tours U.S.D. 308 facilities
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson spent time at three USD 308 schools on Friday, learning about programs at each. Dr. Watson went to Faris Elementary School, Hutchinson...
View ArticleNewton Police believe serial burglar is on the prowl
NEWTON, Kan. – The Police Department in Newton believe there may be a serial burglar who has been entering people’s homes while they sleep. The current series has eight known offenses, but they say a...
View ArticleRegional Summer Meals Summit in Hutchinson Thursday, Nov. 5
TOPEKA, Kan. – Representatives from Kansas school districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and local government entities from communities are invited to attend the Central and South Central...
View ArticleCold Weather Rule kicks in on Sunday
TOPEKA, Kan, – The Cold Weather Rule, first enacted by the Kansas Corporation Commission in 1983, prevents or limits utility companies from disconnecting a customer’s natural gas or electric service...
View ArticleMissing falcon found in Hutchinson
courtesy photo HUTCHINSON- Law enforcement authorities in Reno County had good news to report on Saturday evening. The owner of the missing falcon was reunited with his bird. The owner, Michael Garcia,...
View Article2 from McPherson hospitalized after pickup, Prius collision
LUCAS – Two residents of McPherson were injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. on Sunday in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Dodge Ram truck driven by David A. Schoen,...
View ArticleTraffic Advisory regarding Main Street work
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Storm sewer and water line work is complete at the intersection of Main and 26th in Hutchinson. The intersection will open to traffic Tuesday. The Main Street and 25th / State Fair...
View ArticleEx-Con busted on kidnapping and drug charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 27-year-old Hutchinson man made a first court appearance on some serious charges after his arrest over the weekend. Arthur A. Pina faces potential charges of aggravated...
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