County hires financial help
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Because of the problems that persisted in the Reno County Treasurer’s Office, the county announced that they would hire someone to keep the books in order. On Wednesday, County...
View ArticleC-TEA gets IBCC certificate
[ By RAY HEMMAN ] HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School and the Career and Technical Education Academy have been approved as an International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate school for...
View ArticleAlcoa lands major contract with Boeing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An agreement between the largest aerospace company in the world and Alcoa will mean a lot of work for Hutchinson Alcoa employees. Alcoa has signed a long-term contract to supply...
View ArticleState Fair forecast
Unseasonably cool air will remain in place through the work-week with high temperatures running 20 to 25 degrees below. Light rain showers will be possible late tonight and into Friday but rainfall...
View ArticlePratt Co. woman sentenced for texting-while-driving fatality
PRATT, Kan. (AP) — A southern Kansas woman has been placed on a year of supervised probation for a texting-while-driving crash that left another driver dead. The Pratt Tribune reports that 36-year-old...
View ArticleKansas State Fair Highlights – Day 8
Midway Moonlight Madness 12 p.m. – 11 p.m., Midway Don’t miss out on this great Midway special from noon to 11 p.m. where wristband prices are only $25 each to enjoy the wild, weird and wonderful...
View ArticleGov. Brownback helps dedicate campgrounds at Sand Hills State Park
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Gov. Sam Brownback was in the Hutchinson area Thursday for the Kansas State Fair, but he was also present along with Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism officials to officially open...
View ArticleEmployee battered during theft at a local department store
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Police are investigating a theft at a local department store where an employee was battered in the incident. It happened around 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the Kohl’s Department...
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Trafficking and rape trial for former bonding agent continues HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for a former bonding agent charged with human trafficking and rape continued Thursday with a Reno County...
View ArticleOgallala to be subject of State Fair discussion
Ogallala aquifer HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Ideas for sustaining the Ogallala Aquifer will be discussed this weekend at the Kansas State Fair. A Kansas State University group called the Institute for...
View ArticleInvestor picks breadstick battle with Olive Garden
Olive Garden bread sticks CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Olive Garden is hurting itself by piling on too many breadsticks, according to an investor that’s disputing how the...
View ArticleMan arrested after accident
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was arrested this morning after a one-vehicle accident. Police say 21-year-old Angel Montiel of 418 N. Chemical was involved in the accident around 2 a.m. at the...
View ArticleHutchinson Police Department receives grant for law enforcement equipment
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department has been awarded a grant to purchase new equipment for patrol cars, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today. The department will receive...
View Article7-day forecast
An unseasonably cold air mass is expected to remain over the area through Saturday. Many low temperature records will be in jeopardy early Saturday morning across the Plains. ———- Here Is Your 7-Day...
View ArticleBREAKING: Hutchinson Mall sold to Houston Investment Group
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Mall has been sold and a real estate investment company based in Houston, Texas is buying the property as well as three other shopping malls in three other states. In...
View ArticleKansas State Fair Day 9 (Saturday, Sept. 13)
Hutchinson, Kan. – BlueCross BlueShield welcomes you to Heritage Farming Day. SPECIAL EVENTS Sing Along to “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” at Movie Night 8 p.m., Sept. 13, Nex-Tech Wireless Stage...
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Testimony ends in trafficking and rape trial of former bonding agent HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Testimony has ended in the trial for a former bonding agent charged with human trafficking, rape and sodomy. Both...
View ArticleKansas Prep Scores – Week 2
Here are the scores from the Associated Press Hutchinson 34, Newton 16 Hutchinson Trinity 30, Marion 6 Buhler 34, Mulvane 6 Hoisington 7, Nickerson 0 Haven 41, Hillsboro 12 Pretty Prairie 78,...
View Article7-day forecast
Plenty of sunshine and unseasonably cool temperatures are expected today across the area with warmer temperatures on tap to finish the weekend. ———- Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And...
View ArticleWichita woman injured in Hutchinson motorcycle crash
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 69-year-old Wichita woman was taken to Wesley Medical Center after a motorcycle collision near on the Woody Seat Freeway Sunday morning. Jennita Wattenbarger was northbound and...
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