Wichita man ordered to prison in old case, new case pending
HUTCHINSON, KAN. – While one of the defendants in a drug case is scheduled for trial later this month, he was ordered to prison for a previous case that goes back to February of 2012. Judge Tim...
View Article4th of July fireworks season begins in the Hutchinson area Monday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – What Hutchinson Fire Department officials are calling “Safe and Sane” fireworks including firecrackers are the only fireworks approved for Hutchinson and Fire District #2. Approved...
View ArticleHutch man granted corrections in 2013 drug case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of three people arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop was sentenced this morning by District Judge Tim Chambers. He sentenced 33-year-old Robert Vigil aka Roberto Vigil...
View ArticlePlea hearing for drug distribution cases scheduled again
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Once again, we have a hearing date for a 29-year-old Hutchinson man with five drug related cases pending. Arthur Adams is scheduled for a hearing Monday afternoon in front Judge Tim...
View ArticleHutch man sentenced to over 3 years in stabbing case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 31-year-old Hutchinson man who entered a plea to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit aggravated battery was sentenced Friday to nearly three and half years in prison. John...
View ArticleTeen arrested for theft of vehicle and alcohol charges
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. – A 19-year-old Pretty Prairie man was taken to jail on a number of charges after he apparently crashed a vehicle that authorities say was stolen. Chavez Williams was arrested...
View Article7-day forecast
Severe thunderstorms will be possible later today and tonight across the area. The main threats will be localized flooding, hail up to the size of golf balls and winds to 60 mph. ———- Here Is Your...
View ArticleNew equipment for treating cardiovascular patients installed at Hutchinson...
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Regional Medical Center recently has announced the purchase of a Telemetry System from ScottCare Cardiovascular Solutions that is designed to assist in treatment of...
View ArticleHutchinson man arrested for threat with a knife
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 22-year-old Hutchinson man who’s on Community Corrections for two other cases finds himself in more trouble with the law. William Hickey was jailed after he allegedly pulled a...
View ArticleHutchinson man arrested in flee and elude case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson area man is jailed on a bond of $11,500 after he allegedly led officers on a high speed chase Saturday evening. 22-year-old Benjamin McKinney is accused of felony flee...
View ArticleAmtrak CEO to stop in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With the future of Amtrak service to Hutchinson and southwest Kansas still hanging in the balance, Hutchinson city officials will be offered a chance to talk with the rail passenger...
View ArticleCity budget process kicks into high gear
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After several preliminary workshops and meetings, the Hutchinson City Council got its first look at the 2015 fiscal year budget in writing during today’s City council meeting. The...
View Article7-day forecast
Much cooler temperatures are expected to overspread the area for Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will be around 10 degrees below normal. ———- Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And South Central...
View ArticleRoad closings
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Flooding is becoming a problem as water continues to push into Reno County from the north. As of now there are two county roads closed. They include: 95th Avenue from Dean Road to...
View ArticleReno County Commission had light agenda Tuesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission had a very light agenda Tuesday which included a technical change to a program that supports transportation department employees who may suffer emotional...
View ArticleMan jailed after sheriff chase expected in court Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A man arrested after a chase through the city which resulted in a two vehicle accident is expected back in court Wednesday. 56-year-old Curtis Cleveland of Hutchinson was fleeing...
View ArticlePreliminary hearing in electronic solicitation case set for Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The preliminary hearing for a 55-year-old Hutchinson man jailed on a 52-thousand, 500-dollar bond after he was arrested for electronic solicitation is scheduled for Wednesday....
View ArticleRockets get facelift
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two most recognizable artifacts standing in front of the Kansas Cosmosphere are getting some care. Work is under way in painting both the Titan-2 rocket and the Mercury Redstone....
View ArticleLeiker leaving CVB
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce is losing a member of the CVB. Holly Leiker is leaving the Chamber to become the new General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express....
View ArticleHCU expanding
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With more and more people using computers and mobile devices for their financial business, the Hutchinson Credit Union is expanding its facilities to meet those needs. HCU is...
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