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NTSB reports placement of control signals as a factor in train collision
GALVA, Kan.– The National Transportation Safety Board says that the accident involving two Union Pacific freight trains in McPherson County in September of last year, was caused by poor placement of...
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Abortion, gay-marriage foe to lead Kansas House panel
Rep. Jan Pauls TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas House committee that handles legislation on social issues will continue to be led by a vocal opponent of abortion and same-sex marriage. Speaker Ray...
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UPDATE: Standoff in Hutchinson is over
Hostage standoff in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The standoff with Hutchinson Police and the Reno County Sheriff’s Office ended peacefully with the armed man giving up during the noon hour. At...
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Update on potential winter weather for the weekend into next week
Hazardous weather will begin in central Kansas Saturday night and spread across the rest of the region on Sunday. A wintry mix should occur for primarily central Kansas Saturday night and early Sunday...
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Rice Co. chemical company fined $1M
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas chemical manufacturing has been fined $1 million after admitting it unlawfully dumped hazardous wastes down a saltwater disposal well. JACAM Manufacturing LLC of Sterling,...
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WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THESE COUNTIES IN OUR AREA: RENO, RICE, PRATT, STAFFORD, MCPHERSON, MARION, HARVEY, KINGMAN, BARBER, KIOWA AND SEDGWICK. TIMING…HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER FROM ACCUMULATING SNOW...
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Skunks blamed for increase in Kansas cattle with rabies
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas State University researcher says a rise in the number of rabid skunks in the state likely has contributed to an increase in cattle rabies cases. Gregg Hanzlicek is...
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WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY…
WINTER STORM WARNING EFFECTING RENO, HARVEY, KINGMAN, PRATT, STAFFORD, SEDGWICK, HARPER AND SUMNER COUNTIES IN OUR AREA. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WICHITA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR...
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Report: Kansas Ranks Near Bottom In Preparedness For Disease Outbreaks
By DAN MARGOLIES A new report says that the U.S. needs to redouble its efforts to protect Americans from the threats of infectious disease threats like MERS-CoV, pictured above on camel epthelial...
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11 th Street closed to west bound traffic
HUTCHINSON, – West bound travel on 11th street in Hutchinson between Ford and Cleveland is closed down after a vehicle lost control and sheared off a fire hydrant causing lots of water to flood the...
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…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING…
INCLUDES RENO, RICE, MCPHERSON, KINGMAN AND HARPER COUNTIES WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR COUNTIES TO THE EAST INCLUDING HARVEY AND SEDGWICK COUNTIES THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WICHITA HAS...
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Newton woman hospitalized after crash blamed on icy road
WICHITA- Four people were injured in a pair of accidents blamed on the weather after 11p.m. on Sunday in Sedgwick County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1999 Ford van driven by Julio A....
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Fire at Hutchinson apartment building causes major damage Sunday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire crews responded Sunday night to the 500 Block of East 1st for a structure fire. When they arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the structure. Initial crews...
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McPherson man arrested after dispute, allegedly damaging sister’s car
Wolf SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating an alleged case of criminal damage to property following a disagreement between siblings. Deputies arrested Tyler...
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Christmas Eve standoff suspect makes 1st court appearance
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The man arrested after a domestic incident and nearly six hour standoff with Hutchinson Police on Christmas Eve made a first first court appearance where he was told the potential...
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Faudoa scheduled for hearing for reading of formal charges
Faudoa HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 31-year-old man arrested by police in a domestic case is expected back in court Tuesday morning where he is expected to be read the formal charges against him. . Jose Luis...
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Preliminary hearing in local murder case scheduled to resume Tuesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The preliminary hearing for Brennan Trass, charged with first-degree murder is scheduled to resume Tuesday in Reno County District Court. Trass is accused in the shooting death of...
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Hearing for teen suspected in a double murder case in recess again
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The motion to suppress hearing in the Sam Vonachen case which started last week and resumed Monday is in recess again. The defense for the teen accused of two counts of first degree...
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Obituaries
Oliver Leslie “Ollie” Nye May 10, 1922 – Nov. 25, 2015 Reno County Abstract Tile Co. Age: 93 Norman Jess Feldman June 2, 1930 – Nov. 26, 2015 Machinist Age: 85 Ruth Maxine Murphy June 30, 1926 –...
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Light Snow Possible tonight
Today…Partly sunny, with a high near 30. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Tonight…A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Light...
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