Remodeling and Marketing to focus on modern services at Hutchinson Library
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library promises inspiring spaces for patrons with its bright, colorful and modern new brand image. The library will be unveiling a new strategy to increase...
View ArticleWestar customers will get refunds under new settlement
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Westar Energy will return millions of dollars to Kansas energy customers under a settlement with regulators. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Federal Energy Regulatory...
View ArticleConvicted murder to be resentenced after Supreme Court ruling
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson convicted in the shooting death of a Hutchinson woman will be resentenced after a ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court this week. Charles Logsdon was denied all other...
View ArticleGreat win comes after good deed by Hutchinson man
TOPEKA, Kan. – Derek Mulkey, 25, of Hutchinson was getting gas one day last week and noticed a lady nearby struggling with a gas pump. “She was having trouble figuring out how to use her credit card...
View ArticleHutch man busted for drugs after domestic altercation
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A domestic case in the city led to a Wichita man being arrested by police for distribution of drugs. Douglas Buck was taken to the Reno County Correctional Facility for possession...
View ArticleTwo suspected of stealing a vehicle from Hesston busted east of Hutch
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two Wichita men were arrested by the Reno County Sheriff’s Department after they were allegedly involved with a stolen vehicle out of Hesston. Twenty-year-old Raymond Pero and...
View ArticleNew trial date set for Hutchinson man in distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man charged in a drug distribution case has a new trial date. Brian Green faces trial for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug...
View ArticlePretty Prairie man busted for drugs distribution charges
A 29-year-old Pretty Prairie man was taken to jail early this morning for DUI, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of Hydrocodone and possession of...
View ArticleJudge grants suppression motion in marijuana cultivation case
Judge Trish Rose HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After hearing arguments and testimony in a marijuana cultivation case and taking the motion to suppress under advisement, Judge Trish Rose has issued her opinion in...
View ArticleObituaries
Sharon Ann (Snyder) Bailey Aug. 8, 1946 – March 26, 2016 Age: 69 Margaret “Peggy” Rose Beer April 4, 1948 – March 25, 2016 Homemaker Age: 67 Melissa Ann “Missy” Moses June 30, 1982 – March 26,...
View ArticleJeremy Frischenmeyer wanted by police arrested at Hutchinson home
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 34-year-old Hutchinson man wanted by police is now in custody. The Hutchinson Police Department located and arrested Jeremy Frischenmeyer. Frischenmeyer was wanted on a warrant...
View ArticleMedical Liability Fines Could Put Some Kan. Adult Care Homes At Risk
Golden Years Senior Care Center in Hutchinson faces fines under a bill passed by the Legislature that could threaten its survival.GOLDEN YEARS SENIOR CARE CENTER By ANDY MARSO Word that the Kansas...
View ArticleBoil Water Advisory for Pretty Prairie
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for Pretty Prairie, after E Coli was found in a sample from the city’s public water supply. KDHE issued...
View ArticleHutchinson to be home to another NJCAA Championship event
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously today for Hutchinson to be the home of the NJCAA Division I Volleyball...
View Article3 teens hospitalized after SUV overturns in Harvey County
HARVEY COUNTY- Three Kansas teens were injured in an accident just before 7p.m. on Saturday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Toyota Rav4 driven by Samantha Oakes, 15,...
View ArticleNew Kan. school funding plan could increase your property taxes
JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Local property taxes could rise across Kansas under an education funding bill approved by legislators. Critics also contend the distribution of state...
View ArticleKansas woman, teen hospitalized after Rice County accident
RICE COUNTY – Two people were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. on Sunday in Rice County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan driven by Angela Kay Corder, 38, Holyrood, was...
View ArticleArraignment for robbery suspect continued to Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 54-year-old Hutchinson man bound over for trial for the armed robbery of Dollar General back in October was scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Monday morning, but Leroy...
View Article3 Hutch men busted on drug distribution charges make first court appearances
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three men, all well known to law enforcement, are jailed on drug distribution charges. Arrested Saturday morning were Charles Crumble and Derrick Taylor, both 25 years old. Also...
View ArticleWell known drug distributor formally charged
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 44-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested for distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute after he was caught with a large amount found inside a car and has been formally...
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