Hutchinson News

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was... Read More.

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a letter addressing the K-State community today, Kansas State University President Richard Linton shared the difficult news that this past week he was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. This will require Linton to pursue daily treatments in Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States. Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and... Read More.

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Tuesday, August 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College's classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S is the college's first car fully restored by its students to be accepted to the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance, the nation's most prestigious car event, which takes place in Monterey,... Read More.

Two Hutchinson Men Arrested on Attempted First Degree Murder and Other Charges from Incident on June 11

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two Hutchinson men have been arrested on attempted first degree murder and other charges stemming from a June 11th incident in the 400 block of Liberty. Hutchinson Police Lt. Justin Loepp said a man was sitting in a vehicle when he was approached... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Seeking Witness to Fatality Collision in Sedgwick County

Tuesday, August 8

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses from a two-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at approximately 10:44 p.m. on Thursday, August 3rd. The collision occurred on I-235 just south of Central in Sedgwick County. The... Read More.

EnvistaCares Challenge Highlights Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County

Tuesday, August 8

By Envista Federal Credit Union HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Envista Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it will highlight Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County through the EnvistaCares Challenge during the month of August. Since September 1981, Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County has been... Read More.

K-State Leads Statewide Project to Rebuild Early Child Care Workforce

Monday, August 7

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — At a time when the number of early childhood care and education professionals does not meet demand, Kansas State University researchers and professional staff are working to rebuild the state's workforce. The Kansas Department... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Monday, August 7

By Joe Vinduska Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 11-14.... Read More.

Severe Storm Rips through Central Kansas Causing Power Outages and Damage to Power Lines

Monday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Cleanup continues from a Saturday night windstorm that brought gusts to around 80 miles an hour to parts of central Kansas. Some of the heaviest damage was reported in McPherson, where the strongest gusts were reported when a line of... Read More.

Four New License Plates Coming Soon, Depicting Kansas Wildlife

Monday, August 7

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Four new Kansas license plates are coming soon. The plates will help fund conservation efforts for wildlife and fish at state parks. KSNW TV reports that the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has posted photos of the... Read More.

Kansas Will Need More Health Care Workers as Population Ages

Monday, August 7

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KNS) — Older Kansans are going to need more health care services as their population continues to grow. One healthcare expert recently told state lawmakers that Kansas is not prepared. A third of people over 65 are expected to need long-term... Read More.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Two Hutchinson Men Arrested on Attempted First Degree Murder and Other Charges from Incident on June 11

Kansas Highway Patrol Seeking Witness to Fatality Collision in Sedgwick County

EnvistaCares Challenge Highlights Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County

K-State Leads Statewide Project to Rebuild Early Child Care Workforce

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Severe Storm Rips through Central Kansas Causing Power Outages and Damage to Power Lines

Four New License Plates Coming Soon, Depicting Kansas Wildlife

Kansas Will Need More Health Care Workers as Population Ages

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