Accident injures 1 near Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One man was injured in an accident because of the ice on Wednesday. Twenty-three-year-old Devon Jenkins was eastbound in the 2500 block of Nickerson Boulevard when he crossed into...
View ArticleMinor injury accident reported because of icy conditions
YODER, Kan. – It could have been much worse for a driver on Yoder Road, but it only resulted in minor injuries. Just after 3 p.m., emergency officials were dispatched to Yoder and Longview Roads for...
View ArticleMcPherson Co. woman hospitalized after I-135 crash
A slick southbound Interstate 135 on Thursday -KDOT image HARVEY COUNTY — A McPherson Co. woman was injured in an accident just after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol...
View ArticleHutch Correctional Facility on lockdown, 4 incidents under investigation
Hutchinson Correctional Facility HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Corrections officials are investigating four altercations at the Hutchinson Correctional facility, according to a media release. On Wednesday at...
View ArticleIncome Tax Assistance again being offered at the Volunteer Center
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Volunteer Center of Reno County will again offer the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year. Free electronic tax preparation will be available to persons...
View ArticleTim Huelskamp to Keynote Kansas Rally for Life at State Capitol
TOPEKA, Kan. — Congressman Tim Huelskamp will be the keynote speaker Friday for the annual Kansans for Life March and Rally outside the Kansas Statehouse. This rally is to mark the 43rd anniversary of...
View ArticleHutch man bound over for trial on drug distribution charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 56-year-old Hutchinson man arrested by police back in October of last year on drug charges has been bound over for trial. Antonio Vigil Sr. is charged with possession of...
View ArticleHutch woman busted for distributor’s amount of drugs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 33-year-old woman was arrested on warrants, but also new charges after she was stopped by a Hutchinson Police Officer. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when the officer...
View ArticleHCC Livestock Judging Team excels at National Western Stock Show
Front row, L-R: Madison Butler, Hannah Moyer, Bailee Porter Back row, L-R: Asst. Livestock Judging Coach Robert Strecker, Taylor Ohlde, Greg Schlickau, Jonah Biensch, Livestock Judging Coach Ben...
View ArticleSexual Predator case being presented to a jury
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 29-year-old man convicted of engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old girl and entered no contest pleas to two charges, was sentenced, served his time, then paroled is back...
View ArticleHutchinson man bound over for trial in kidnapping case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 27-year-old man accused of aggravated kidnapping, battery-domestic violence, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia with intent to sell has been bound over for trial...
View ArticleScammer: Just tape a check or cash to your front door
RENO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Reno County are investigating another phone scam. The Reno County Sheriff’s office reported a citizen said someone had called them and stated “Cops and...
View ArticleSmall fire in Hutchinson early Saturday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire crews responded to the 900 block of E 5th early this morning for a reported structure fire. When they arrived, they found light smoke within the structure due to an exterior...
View ArticleRegents balance interests in Kansas guns-on-campus debate
JIM SUHR, Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — As head of the governing board of Kansas’ state university system, Shane Bangerter figured the panel was in a no-win situation last week when faced...
View ArticleKan. woman seeks release after sentence for enslaving mentally ill at group home
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman serving a federal sentence for enslaving mentally ill residents at a Newton group home is seeking an early release from a federal medical center. Linda Kaufman and...
View ArticleKansas town upset with plans to close only grocery store
Google image ST. JOHN, Kan. (AP) — A small central Kansas town is scrambling to find ways to respond when its only grocery store closes Feb. 6. More than 200 people attended a town hall meeting Sunday...
View ArticleNewton police looking for burglar responsible for 16 crimes
NEWTON, Kan. (AP) — Newton police are urging residents to lock their doors as they search for a man suspected of at least 16 burglaries since mid-September. Police Lt. Scott Powell says the burglar...
View ArticleJudge issues a “gag” order in Vonachen murder case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A motion hearing for the case against a 16 year old charged with two counts of first-degree murder and aggravated arson was held Monday morning in front of Judge Trish Rose. Samuel...
View ArticleWichita man arrested after allegedly forging identification
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 24-year-old Wichita man who has been on intensive supervision with the Kansas Department of Corrections is being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility with a very high...
View ArticleCold now, warmer temps return later this week
Warmer temperatures are expected by Friday. Highs will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s across eastern Kansas. Here is the forecast: Today…Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a northwest...
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