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Jury trial in attempted murder case underway
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The jury trial for a 40-year-old man accused of stabbing another man during a confrontation is getting underway in Reno County District Court. Venancio Vigil Jr. is charged with...
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Hutch CC paper to print last edition despite suspension of journalism program
By CRISTINA JANNEY HUTCHINSON — The Hutchinson Community College newspaper will be allowed to print the last edition of its paper for the semester after the suspension of the journalism program Friday....
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Area Weather
A warming trend is expected for the end of the work week into the weekend with dry weather. Source: NWS Wichita
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Daily Bookings
Here’s the latest booking activity from the Reno County Jail. This information is provided by the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history. The Hutch Post assumes no legal liability...
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Rangel arraigned in US District Court
WICHITA, Kan. — An arraignment and detention hearing was held Wednesday afternoon in U.S. District Court in the federal case against 31-year-old Myrta Rangel. Rangel was remanded back into custody...
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Suspect in drug distribution case scheduled for hearing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two people arrested at the dorms at Hutchinson Community College back on Oct. 19 for suspicion of drug distribution is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Thursday....
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Regulators asked to reconsider rejection of Westar sale
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators are being asked to reconsider their rejection of the proposed sale of the state’s largest electric company to a Missouri firm. Kansas City, Missouri-based Great...
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Sacrifice, marriage: Grunwald accepts prestigious award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — “First of all, you’ve got to have talent. And then you’ve got to marry her like I did.” The famous actor George Burns uttered those words years ago. Those words ring true to this day...
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Meeks scheduled for sentencing Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 47-year-old Hutchinson man who entered pleas is scheduled for sentencing Friday. Michael Meeks was convicted for battering two victims at a residence in the 300 block of West...
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Fake bill shows up at local restaurant
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Police have once again taken a report that a local business received a counterfeit bill. It happened just before 5 a.m. at the Burger King at 4th & Poplar. This time, it was a...
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New fire truck added to Hutchinson Fire Department fleet
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Engine 6 is officially in service. Crews from Stations 1 and 6 worked Wednesday afternoon getting equipment loaded and it made its first run a little after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. It...
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Third suspect in burglary and beating case bound over for trial
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Joshua Rund was bound over for trial Thursday on two of the four counts against him. Rund faces trial for aggravated battery and aggravated burglary while charges of aggravated...
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USD 308 to honor retirees
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It’s an event held each year in USD 308 to say thank you to all who will be retiring from the district. Hutchinson Public Schools will formally thank its retirees during a...
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Siemens wind has strong 2Q
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In its last earnings report that includes the wind energy sector, Siemens reported a strong order growth in nearly all industrial businesses in the second quarter of the fiscal year...
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ADM reports 1Q earnings
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The quarterly earnings for companies with ties to the Hutchinson area have been positive so far and Archer Daniels Midland continued that trend with a strong first quarter that was...
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Suspected drug dealer sentenced to five years
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 62-year-old man who entered pleas in two cases wanted to withdraw those pleas. However, Willard Lagrange withdrew that request Friday. He is currently serving time for a drug...
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Membership push underway at Cosmosphere
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — May is Member Month at the Cosmosphere. New and current members can celebrate with a number of events. Members-only events this month include a Charter Member Luncheon on May 10 and...
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Hutchinson City Council to discuss event fees and Welcome Channel funding
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will meet in a study session to discuss two matters on Wednesday. The first is the Welcome Channel that plays on cable channel 7. The channel was put in...
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Kansas Supreme Court overturns Judge Rose on suppression issue
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Reno County District Judge Trish Rose was wrong to suppress drug evidence discovered in an automobile while executing a search warrant issued...
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Hutch man granted community corrections in a domestic battery case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 27-year-old man who entered a plea to one charge of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property was sentenced Friday to six years in prison. He was then granted three years...
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