City will meet with Amtrak officials in Hutchinson only
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials say they will not be attending a meeting in Dodge City that includes officials from BNSF Railway and Amtrak regarding the SW Chief. But City Manager John...
View ArticleHay and pasture land improving across the state
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With recent rains, the condition of pasture land, in at least the eastern half of Kansas, is improving. The rain fall is leaving land green, and hay fields are looking better than in...
View ArticleScott joins Cosmosphere staff
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Kansas Cosmosphere announced that Kelsey Scott has joined its Marketing Department as Outreach Coordinator. Scott will work closely with Becky Christner, the Cosmosphere’s...
View ArticleSuspect in Fourth of July standoff could face federal charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The 52-year-old Hutchinson man who held police at bay for nearly nine hours on the Fourth of July could see the case against him go to federal court after other weapons and several...
View ArticleSuspect scheduled for sentencing in three cases Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 35-year-old Hutchinson man who entered guilty pleas in three cases back in May is scheduled for sentencing on Friday. The latest case against Dominc Vargas started when a trooper...
View ArticleJudge denies suppression motion in assault case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Judge Trish Rose denied a defense motion Thursday for a 27-year-old Hutchinson man charged with three counts of aggravated assault and criminal damage to property, The defense...
View ArticleHutch man denied bond reduction in police-involved assault case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Efforts to get the bond lowered for a 38-year-old Hutchinson man accused of two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement was unsuccessful. Charles Daniel Davis Jr., who is...
View ArticleStudy proposed for drug court program.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County’s drug court program has been in place for a little more than three years. Now the U.S. Department of Justice wants to know if it works and how much, if any, money it’s...
View ArticleSchool district to change electronic agendas
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The USD 308 Board of Education will have its annual organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, at the Administration Center, 1520 North Plum. And with the start of the new fiscal year...
View ArticleSpecial Amtrak train makes special stop in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — “We want to keep the Chief here.” Words from Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman as he spoke with Eagle Media about the future of the long distance passenger train through Kansas. Boardman...
View ArticleHutchinson Correctional Facility officers battered by inmate
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – At approximately 10 a.m. Friday, two corrections officers at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility Central Unit were battered by an inmate while in the Disciplinary Administrator’s...
View ArticleSentencing in three cases pushed back one week
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 35-year-old Hutchinson man who entered guilty pleas in three cases back in May was scheduled for sentencing today, but that has been pushed back to next Friday at the request of...
View ArticleHutch man sentenced to prison in latest drug case
A 26-year-old Hutchinson man sentenced to prison for two years in other cases was sentenced Friday to a total of just over two years in a case involving possession of drugs. Jacob Henson was sentenced...
View ArticleHutch Man competent to go to trial over numerous charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 33-year-old Hutchinson man accused of crimes in five cases was in court Friday after he was earlier sent to Larned for a mental evaluation. Maurice Miles is competent to stand...
View ArticleMan injured in high-speed chase
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was critically injured after he crashed his motorcycle during a high speed chase early Sunday morning. Hutchinson Police report that 23-year-old Antonio Cordero of...
View ArticleCity to consider agreement with Hutch Rec
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The city of Hutchinson may be ready to turn over control of the two major ball park facilities to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission. The City Council will take action on a...
View ArticleBoating accident injures one
CHENEY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is investigating a boating accident that occurred Sunday afternoon at Cheney Reservoir. Few details are available but we do know that two...
View ArticleOne of two accused of stealing copper enters plea
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One of two people arrested in association with the theft a large amount of copper from various businesses and private individuals entered a plea in the case last week. 28-year-old...
View ArticleLocal residents win free fuel from Cenex
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Two area residents have received a special thank you for their contributions to the community. Wayne Goertzen of Buhler and Garret Wilkinson of Hutchinson were selected to receive...
View ArticleTwo arrested on drug-related charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two men arrested over the weekend made first appearances Monday on drug-related charges. 37-year-old Joey Spear of McPherson and 25-year-old Alex Stratton of Hutchinson were stopped...
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