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Attempted Second Degree Murder Arrest

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Jan. 29, 2025, at 4:19 a.m., officers with Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an address on East 2nd Avenue for a battery in progress. Timothy W. Bohannan, 38 YOA of Hutchinson, was taken into custody on scene. During the... Read More.

Reno Co. Residents Invited to Apply for Cohort

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Individuals looking to sharpen their leadership skills while applying them to an adaptive community challenge related to housing for vulnerable populations in Reno County are invited to complete an interest form for the 2025 Transformational Leadership Cohort. Since 2019, Hutchinson Community... Read More.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in the Kansas City Area

Due to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Reno County Health Department has received many phone calls and wanted to provide the public with some information. Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease that has been around for centuries. Active TB is contagious, but... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Below are statements from elected officials on the crash.  STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Recognized as Volunteer of the Year

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson YMCA and McPherson Recreation Commission recognized the McPherson College Athletic Department as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. An awards luncheon was held on January 28 at the McPherson Opera House. “Through unwavering dedication, compassionate hearts, and an unrelenting commitment... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets. According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.