Clik here to view.
Suspect in human trafficking case formally arraigned
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Wichita-area man bound over for trial on one count of human trafficking, aggravated battery, criminal threat-domestic battery, criminal restraint and misdemeanor battery entered...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One of two suspects charged in jail beating arraigned in two cases
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One of two men suspected of beating a Reno County Correctional Facility inmate so severely that he was taken to a Wichita hospital was arraigned in that case and one other Monday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interest rates on Sports Arena bonds lower than than expected
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the first rounds of bids on the sports arena project set to be opened Thursday, there was good news regarding the funding for the project. City Finance Director Frank Edwards...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Indictment: Retired Kan. Police Lt. Lied About Training He Was Paid to Provide
WICHITA, KAN. – A retired Wichita police lieutenant who was paid $56,400 to provide armed engagement training for law enforcement officers was indicted Tuesday on charges of embezzling federal grant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kansas sheriff releases details on fatal head-on semi crash
photo courtesy KWCH BUTLER COUNTY -One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. on Tuesday in Butler County. A 2000 Ford Van driven by Steven Childers, 49, Springfield, MO, was eastbound in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Suspect in sexual exploitation case sees bond increased to $250,000
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 45-year-old Hutchinson area man was arrested on Jan. 27, on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child was taken back to jail after the state requested the bond be increased....
View ArticleClik here to view.
District schools recognized with Challenge Awards
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Students in three USD 308 schools are being recognized for outstanding achievement in reading and math. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named Graber,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Imposters again trying to get money from Westar Energy customers
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gina Penzig with Westar Energy alerted us by email Wednesday that once again, imposters claiming to work for the electric company are calling with threats to disconnect service and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warmer temperatures will return to Kansas on Thursday with sunny skies
Here is the forecast for the Hutchinson area This Afternoon…Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight….Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System to host events for American Heart Month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A series of special events during February are planned with Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System in observance of American Heart Month. The annual observance is sponsored each year...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stolen pipes being investigated by Sheriff’s Office
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 20 metal pipes. They mentioned on their Facebook page that within the past week, they have taken reports of the pipes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pre-trial hearing in the civil case for a convicted murderer scheduled again
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of Joshua Haines is again scheduled to be in court for a pre-trial hearing after a number of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teen scheduled for sentencing in child sex case Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 19-year-old Wichita man is expected back in Reno County District Court Friday for sentencing in a child sex case. Samuel Peterson was originally charged with a single count of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hutchinson man enters plea in drug case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 22-year-old man bound over for trial for possession of a number of prescription drugs with intent to sell was scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Thursday, but entered a plea...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hutch woman busted on aggravated indecent liberties charge
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A local woman is free on bond on a charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Brittany Becker is accused of lewd fondling or touching of a 13-year-old boy. Hutchinson...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bird watchers needed for state bird count
PRATT, Kan. — In lieu of conducting the Kansas Winter Bird Feeder Survey this year, bird watchers around the state are asked to participate in the national Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) taking...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kan. man pleads guilty in crash that killed McPherson woman, 2 others
Juan Gandara-Rodel-photo Sedgwick County WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has pleaded guilty in a drunken driving crash that killed three people and injured two others. The Wichita Eagle reports that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eaton reports soft quarter
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Eaton Corporation today announced operating earnings per share for the fourth quarter of $1.17, which exclude charges of $0.02 per share to integrate recent acquisitions, a decrease...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First round of bids on Sports Arena project opened Thursday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With a lower interest rate on the bonds than expected and strong interest from potential contractors, the city of Hutchinson is looking for more good news when the first bids for the...
View Article