USD 309 considering random drug policy
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Nickerson-South Hutchinson School District is considering a random drug policy and, so far, have heard no negatives toward that policy. They have been discussing the policy...
View Article50th Kansas Honor Flight scheduled to land Friday
WICHITA, Kan. — Officials at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport are inviting the public in welcoming home military veterans as they return from Washington, D.C., on the 50th Kansas Honor...
View ArticleKan. woman hospitalized after car rolls during chase in Harvey County
HARVEY COUNTY – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident during a police chase just after 8p.m. Tuesday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chrysler 300 driven by Jodi Lynn...
View ArticleFireworks display still happening on the 4th
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Community Fireworks in Hutchinson will be held on Tuesday, July 4, at 9:45 p.m. at 23rd and Plum, Kansas State Fairgrounds Parking Lot. For safety reasons, no parking or foot...
View ArticleKansas protocol on Emergency Opioid Antagonists begins July 1
TOPEKA, Kan. — A state law going into effect on July 1, 2017, will allow pharmacists to provide a life-saving medication, called an emergency opioid antagonist, to patients, first responders, school...
View ArticleInvoluntary manslaughter hearing continued until next month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The man charged by the state with involuntary manslaughter and other charges for an accident that killed a 15 year old just over two years ago was continued Wednesday. Dawson Lehman...
View ArticleGobble and Esguerra formally charged in battery case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both suspects arrested back on April 27 in an aggravated battery and assault case in Nickerson have been formally charged by the state. Daniel Gobble and Darion Esguerra are now...
View ArticleHutchinson man dies in fatal fall at eastern Indiana plant
Purina Mills Plant in Richmond- google image RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — A coroner says a 23-year-old Hutchinson man died after he fell while working on a roof at an eastern Indiana animal feed plant. Wayne...
View ArticleNewton woman hospitalized after car turns in front of semi
MCPHERSON COUNTY – One person was injured in an accident just after noon Wednesday in McPherson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford passenger car driven by Tori Leigh Yotter, 23,...
View ArticleFormer Kan. Rep. Huelskamp named president of Heartland Institute
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Tim Huelskamp, Ph.D., a former three-term member of Congress and well-known national conservative leader, will become president of The Heartland Institute in July. He will...
View ArticleAttempted murder sentencing Friday
Venancio Vigil Jr. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 40-year-old man convicted of stabbing another man last summer is scheduled for sentencing Friday. Venancio “Vincent” Vigil Jr. was found guilty of attempted...
View ArticleAmerigroup presents $50,000 check to March of Dimes
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There was a presentation of a $50,000 check to the March of Dimes at the Reno County Annex Thursday morning presented by Amerigroup, which works with KanCare in Kansas. Frank...
View ArticleRe-sentencing in Montalbo drug case scheduled for Friday
Montalbo HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 29-year-old Hutchinson man who was granted one year community corrections on a 20-month sentence in a drug case is scheduled to be re-sentenced Friday. Benito Montalbo had...
View ArticleMcPherson pavement company wins bids for 2 area highway projects
TOPEKA, Kan. — A McPherson company has been awarded contracts for crack repair projects on a couple of highways in that area as part of the June bids. The first is in Reno County along U.S. 50...
View ArticleHutchinson woman hospitalized after 2-vehicle McPherson Co. crash
MCPHERSON COUNTY – A Hutchinson woman was injured in an accident just after 6p.m. Thursday in McPherson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Chevy Malibu driven by Candace C. Linder, 37,...
View ArticleEagle Communications building at 9th and Main struck by lightning
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Eagle Media Center at 825 N. Main, home of My 93.1, Country 102.9 and KWBW 1450 AM and 98.5 FM, was struck by lightning late Thursday evening. All three stations are off the air....
View ArticleChamber to host legislative wrap-up
HUTCHINSON, Kan — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Legislative Wrap-Up on Thursday, July 13, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Pavilion at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center....
View ArticleDefendant turns down plea offer in sodomy and rape case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 44-year-old man who saw his conviction overturned after filing a habeas corpus motion in a sexual assault case is still going through the courts. James Rodney Quinton was...
View ArticleNew trial date set for suspect in meth distribution case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man charged in a drug distribution case has a new trial date. Brian L. Green faces trial for possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug...
View ArticleHutch man wins suite at Kauffman Stadium
TOPEKA, KAN. — Eight Kansas Lottery players, including one from Hutchinson, have each won access to a Kansas City Royals™ suite during a home game in July at Kauffman Stadium! The eight grand prize...
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