Reno Co. woman hospitalized after vehicle hits culvert, rolls
RENO COUNTY — A Reno County woman was injured in an accident just after 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Toyota Camry driven by Merla Cunday, 86, South Hutchinson, was...
View ArticleKansas man hospitalized after semi rolls in Kingman County
KINGMAN COUNTY — A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 7 a.m. on Friday in Kingman County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Semi driven by Michael L. McCullough, 59, Kiowa, was...
View ArticleSuspect drug distribution case sentenced to prison for nine years
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 26-year-old man who allegedly sold drugs to a confidential informant was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison. Alex Nathan Reck was convicted for the sale of methamphetamine...
View ArticleHearing in the civil case for a convicted murderer may include him taking the...
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson man sentenced to 40-years in prison for his involvement in the murder of Joshua Haines may take the stand when a hearing on his civil case comes before the court later...
View ArticleWichita man granted corrections in Reno County child sex case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 20-year-old Wichita man was granted three years community corrections in a child sex case here in Reno County. Samuel Peterson was originally charged with a single count of...
View ArticlePolice will be sporting new look with new vehicles
HUTCHINSON – Police will be sporting a new look as they get additional police units coming in. An example of one of the vehicles was parked on the west side of the law enforcement center sporting a...
View ArticleChamber announced legislative forums
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Chamber of Commerce officials in Hutchinson announced the 2016 Legislative Forum dates with the first one being held Saturday, Feb. 13, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Wesley Towers, 3711...
View ArticleMcFadden, Rodriguez crowned winter royalty at Hutch High
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Brady McFadden and Alex Rodriguez were crowned Hutchinson High School Salthawk winter royalty Friday during the Hutchinson High School vs. Maize basketball games. Other king...
View ArticleTwo Hutch men injured in in seperate one vehicle accidents.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 77-year-old Hutchinson man was injured early Saturday when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree row. It happened around 1:00 a.m. when Robert K. Brown was traveling in...
View ArticleUPDATE: Four arrest made in Kwik Shop robbery
Karl Koenig Kurt Koenig Drake Lindsey Dakota Ney HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Four men have been arrested in association with the Kwik Shop robbery case back on Jan....
View ArticleNewton Police seeking burglary suspects UPDATE
NEWTON – Nine burglaries and a stolen car are now among the crimes committed in Newton on Friday night, according to a social media report from Newton Police. The car has been recovered after a member...
View ArticleKansas man hospitalized after Mini Cooper rolls on I-135
SALINE COUNTY – A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 12:30 a.m. on Monday in Saline County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Mini Cooper driven by Robert E. Brown, 54, Wichita...
View ArticleHutchinson Fire Units busy Sunday
photo Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. – If you saw a lot of smoke north of the city Sunday afternoon, what you were seeing was smoke from a large grass fire in Rice County. Even the...
View ArticleCity Hall entrance and parking closed for 2 weeks
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The west parking lot and west entrance to Hutchinson City Hall, 125 East Avenue B, will be closed for approximately two weeks for remodeling, weather permitting. Visitors to City...
View ArticleHutch man charged in second distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 54-year-old man arrested and charged back in October in a meth distribution case now faces a second case where he’s charged in a distribution case. Darren Stephenson was in court...
View ArticleHutchinson man charged in aggravated battery case wants evidence suppressed
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 28-year-old Hutchinson man charged with one count of aggravated battery and bound over for trial now wants evidence suppressed. Matthew Cole allegedly beat 32-year-old Bobby...
View ArticleObituaries
E. Lynette Davis Nov. 5, 1951 – Jan. 26, 2016 R.N. Age: 64 Dale Welch April 5, 1924 – Jan. 29, 2016 Kansas Gas Services Age: 91 Ronda Lynn Hicks May 20, 1955 – Jan. 28, 2016 Custodian Age: 60...
View ArticleStrong winds, downed power lines blamed for 5 acre fire
Photos Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON – Downed power lines are believed to be responsible for a fire in Reno County on Monday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department Red Crew,...
View ArticleHutchinson School Board looks at soft skills
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During the USD 308 School Board meeting, members heard a report on how the district is documenting certain soft skills employers have told the district are important. These soft...
View ArticleJohnson named Superintendent of USD 309
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After deciding to table any action on a new Superintendent, the the Nickerson USD 309 School Board announced that they have appointed Dr. Dawn Johnson to the position. It came...
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