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Kan. lawmakers pass local property tax limits, reject repeal of tax cut
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators have given their final approval to a bill that would limit the power of cities and counties to levy property taxes starting next year. The measure passed Friday...
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2 from Hutchinson hospitalized after I-70 accident in the rain
SALINE COUNTY – Two people were injured in an accident just after 3 p.m. on Friday in Saline County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Jerry Larson, 47,...
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House rejects bill to reverse Kansas business tax cut UPDATE
By ANDY MARSO Photo by KHI News Service File Photo The House shot down a plan to return some 330,000 Kansas businesses back to the income tax rolls Friday. Rep. Mark Hutton initially proposed the bill...
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The Latest: Kansas budget plan protects public schools’ aid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the Kansas Legislature (all times local): Kansas legislators didn’t finish their budget work on Saturday night. The House adjourns until 12:30pm Sunday The Republican...
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Kan. Court: OK to deny benefits to worker who objected to flu vaccine
courtesy photo TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Court of Appeals says a hospital can deny unemployment benefits to a former employee who objected to receiving a flu vaccine. The appeals panel affirmed a...
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Drug Take Back Day brings in a lot of unused and unneeded drugs
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – As part of the Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, the South Hutchinson Police Department reported that they took in 282 pounds of unused medication at their offices. They say...
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Kan. man arrested on drug charges, breaking Reno Co. man’s leg
Mendez SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect on drug and battery charges. Just after 11 p.m. on Saturday, deputies were sent to Outlaws Bar 1676 W....
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Hutchinson man busted after theft and attempted flee and elude
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 27-year-old man was taken to jail after he allegedly stole a pickup Sunday here in Hutchinson. Jason Thiel is suspected of attempted flee and elude, interference with law...
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2 from Hutchinson arrested in stolen vehicle
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 36-year-old Hutchinson man who is well known for stealing vehicles was arrested again over the weekend when he allegedly stole a truck in Haven. Maurice Miles along with Ashley...
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Man busted for meth distribution bound over for trial in 2 of 3 cases
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 35-year-old man arrested on drug distribution charges and two case where he’s charged with felony theft was bound over for trial in two of the three. In the drug case, Joshua...
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Medicaid Expansion community briefing held in Hutch Monday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – During a community briefing on Medicaid Expansion this afternoon, those speaking at the event made it clear that expanding Medicaid in Kansas is something they feel is the right...
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Hutchinson Community Foundation “Match Day” underway
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Match Day is underway the Eagle Media Center. Officials with the Hutchinson Community Foundation. It’s a partnership between the Hutchinson Community Foundation and local...
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Hutchinson man injured in one vehicle accident
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 21-year-old man was injured in a one vehicle accident in the county early Monday. John Cowan was driving his Ford Explorer east on Arlington Road from K-14 Highway. He said the...
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Kan. man jailed, suspected in several grocery store bank robberies
photo Wichita Police WICHITA – Law enforcement authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating a suspect in connection with grocery store bank robberies. Austin L. Kinnaird, 25, was arrested over the...
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South Hutchinson Elementary placed into lockdown by SHPD
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — South Hutchinson Police placed South Hutchinson Elementary School into lockdown for about 30 minutes this morning as they attempted to locate a person of interest with several...
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Cause of Newton house fire under investigation
photos Newton Fire and EMS NEWTON, Kan. — Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire at a residence in Newton. Just before noon on Monday, Newton Fire/EMS crews responded to reports of...
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Obituaries
Candice “Candy” Caren Miller Oct. 9, 1946 – April 19, 2016 Homemaker Age: 69 Lucille E. Ewert Feb. 27, 1922 – April 19, 2016 Age: 94 Richard Lee Dunlap Jan. 9, 1930 – April 21, 2016 Santa Fe...
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County Commission ready to make changes to fire districts in Pleasantview
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission appears ready to proceed with moving some properties into Reno County Fire District Eight in the Pleasantview area. That would include all of the...
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Commission moving ahead with bike plan
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission is moving ahead with the bike routes proposed which includes five we mentioned in the past. Originally there were six routes which is part of phase one to...
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Partridge Grade School students present cash to Cancer Council as a part of...
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One of the nice things about Match Day is the small things. That included some students from Partridge Grade School who came to the Eagle Media Center to donate money to the Cancer...
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