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Unusual machine makes stop in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It’s not something you see every day and, unless you’re up late at night, you probably won’t see it in action. An unusual train was parked at the Union Pacific depot Friday. It’s...
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Accident at Cheney Reservoir leaves man critical
CHENEY, Kan. — Emergency crews from Hutchinson, Haven and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks all responded to a near drowning at Cheney Reservoir this morning. According to officials with...
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CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM! HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the 2014 Cash Cube Giveaway LIVE from the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Eagle Communications gives away $20,000 from Your Wireless World, Stone Creek...
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Unexpected money
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — He’s accustomed to winning prizes in the Sunflower North Building, but Larry Orme has never won anything quite like this. “I thought I had a chance to win because every time I come...
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Two hospitalized after Harvey Co. rollover accident
NEWTON, Kan. — Two men were injured in an accident just after 7 p.m. on Saturday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Jorge. Espinoza-Avila, 24, Dallas,...
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Sherman sentenced to 21 years
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The man who was found guilty of attacking District Attorney Keith Schroeder during a court hearing has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. Michael Sherman, 27, was sentenced before...
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Hutchinson woman located
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson woman who had been missing since Saturday morning has been located safe and sound. Authorities located 67-year-old Ann Schwabauer in Harvey County alive and well....
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Dillon’s and United Way team up for volunteer work
Hutchinson, Kan. — United Way of Reno County partnered with Dillon’s Stores for its second annual Day of Caring. Dillon’s employees helped at six United Way funded agencies as well as at the United...
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Budget work on Buhler city agenda
BUHLER, Kan. — Budget work continues for various government entities around the area. The Buhler City Council will meet to set a date for next year’s budget Tuesday evening. The proposed budget calls...
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Bruce said changes need to be made to capital punishment laws
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Supreme Court decisions overturning two brothers’ death sentences for a robbery, rape and killing spree in Wichita are likely to fuel another push by conservative...
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Accident kills Hutchinson man
Pleasantview, Kan.— A Hutchinson man was killed in a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon in Reno County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Michael Nelson was going west on US-50,...
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Kauffman taking job with Chamber
HUTCHINSON, Kan.—Long time Director of Marketing and Special Events for TECH, Marcy Kauffman is leaving her position at the end of the week. Kauffman, who has been with the disability support service...
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Work on new HCU branch under way
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Dirt work is under way on the newest Hutchinson Credit Union branch at 2900 N. Main. As first reported on BW News, the new location will help HCU better serve members that live and...
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County talks budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— Reno County Commissioners took time to chew over the budget again during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The budget as published totals $57,503,816 on $21,786,645 in levied taxes. The...
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USD 308 enrollment under way
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Enrollment for the 2014-15 school year continues in Hutchinson Public Schools. Last week, parents were notified the online enrollment system opened. Thursday (July 31, 2014),...
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Nickerson woman hospitalized after car hits semi
GARFIELD, Kan. — A Nickerson woman was injured in an accident just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Pawnee County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Katelyn N. Weins, 24,...
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Hearing set in murder case
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A hearing is set for September 29th for a Hutchinson teen accused of killing his mother and sister by setting fire to the family home. The hearing for 14-year-old Sam Vonachen will...
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Rain stops trains
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Passengers in Kansas who use Amtrak’s SW Chief had to wait … and wait … and wait for the east bound train to arrive Wednesday. The L.A. to Chicago train ran more than 12 hours...
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Siemens announces 3Q earnings
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The wind division of Siemens held its own as the company reported quarterly earnings this morning. Siemens says its net profit rose 27 percent in its 3rd quarter after earnings a...
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Alcoa makes donation to Boys & Girls Club
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Alcoa plant was happy to award $15,000 from a foundation grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson. The money will be used to fund the STEM program for the...
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