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Westar Energy breaks ground on Western Plains Wind Farm using Siemens turbines
TOPEKA, Kan. – Westar Energy welcomed local leaders and landowners Monday to break ground and celebrate as construction begins on the 280 megawatt Western Plains Wind Farm near Spearville. “We are...
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Hutchinson man bound over for trial in two drug distribution cases
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 32-year-old ex-con arrested at Walmart last year for allegedly being in possession of meth, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia all with intent to distribute was bound...
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Crews battling fire near Sand Hills State Park
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews along with crews from Buhler and rural fire departments are currently fighting a brush fire near Sand Hills State Park. The fire was reported just after 3 p.m....
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Newton police use drone after 6-vehicle crash by two 6 year olds
photo Newton Police NEWTON, Kan. — Law enforcement authorities in Newton are investigating an accident involving a joy ride by two young children, according to a social media report. Just before 4:30...
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Out of control fire brings fire units northeast of Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fire Department responded yesterday afternoon to the 5200 Block of East 56th for a reported brush fire. This was a controlled burn of about 10 acres that was set around 10 a.m....
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Hutchinson Correctional Facility warden heading to Lansing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Longtime Corrections employee Rex Pryor is retiring from his position as warden at the Lansing Correctional Facility effective June 18. Replacing him is Sam Cline, current warden at...
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Obituaries
Francis “Luther” Barton May 4, 1937 – April 6, 2016 Sheet Metal Mechanic Age: 78 Lydia “Esther” Friesen Dec. 5, 1911 – April 7, 2016 Homemaker Age: 104 Sarah Joanne Mendoza April 15, 1942 – April...
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Hutch man charged in drug distribution case wants evidence suppressed
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 21-year-old Hutchinson man arrested on July 3 of last year on drug distribution charges apparently wants some of the evidence suppressed. Sean Dionne is charged with possession of...
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Extradition hearing ends with Kansas prison inmate being sent to Virginia
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 49-year-old Hutchinson Correctional Facility inmate’s efforts to stay in Kansas failed after he appeared before Judge Tim Chambers. Robert Lee Oatis is wanted in Virginia for a...
View ArticleButler Co. woman hospitalized after crash blamed on smoke from grass fire
BUTLER COUNTY – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 5p.m. on Wednesday in Butler County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Dodge van driven by Kathryn Hass, 44, Potwin, was...
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Suspect in stabbing case scheduled for sentencing Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old man arrested on Nov. 9, 2015, in association with a stabbing incident in Hutchinson is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. Derrick Sciafe had entered a plea to a reduced...
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Hutchinson man who fatally stabbed wife’s dog faces felony charge
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 59-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife’s pit bull will face a felony charge when he makes a first appearance in court Friday. John Oathout was arrested late...
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Obituaries
Esther Elizabeth Wagner Feb. 1, 1924 – April 12, 2016 Wagner Memorial Company Age: 92 Jon D. Richardson March 19, 1972 – April 11, 2016 Age: 44 Conway Scott Archer May 17, 1936 – April 8, 2016...
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McPherson Co. deputy involved in shooting incident
Investigators on the scene in McPherson County MC PHERSON COUNTY -Multiple law enforcement agencies, including troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol, are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting...
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3 hospitalized after vehicle hits a tree in Harvey County
HARVEY COUNTY – Three people were injured in an accident just before 6 p.m. on Thursday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ford passenger car driven by Joshua S. Gaboian, 20,...
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SkillsUSA coming to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hundreds of career and technical education (CTE) students from high schools and colleges across the state will be descending upon Hutchinson next week to showcase their skills. The...
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Hutchinson man bound over for trial in drug distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 35-year-old man was bound over for trial Thursday on drug-related charges for a case going back to Dec. 22. Christopher Villela is charged with possession of marijuana with intent...
View ArticleKansas man hospitalized after speeding car rolls in Harvey County
HARVEY COUNTY — A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Mercury Cougar driven by Shawn E. Collins, 43,...
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Unemployment picture in the area improves in March
TOPEKA, Kan. — The unemployment rate for March in Hutchinson saw a pretty good drop. It was at 4.4 percent, down from 4.9 percent in February, according to the latest numbers from the Kansas...
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KBI: Subject in McPherson Co. deputy shooting dies
Investigators on the scene in McPherson County McPHERSON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in McPherson County continue to investigate a fatal, deputy-involved shooting. Just before 3 p.m. on...
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