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Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction for 2019 Correctional Officer Battery Case

Friday, July 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court Thursday reversed a Kansas Court of Appeals ruling vacating the conviction of Jason Gleason for battery of a state correctional officer in 2019 at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. A panel of the Court of Appeals had reversed the... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Remains of Woman Found in January

Friday, July 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman who was found January 2nd in the 1600 block of East First. Forensic analysis indicates the body is believed to be that of a Caucasian female, likely... Read More.

Leadership Program Cohort Focused on Housing

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Seventeen Reno County residents are focused on housing as part of this year’s Kansas Leadership Center Transformation Grant through Hutchinson Community Foundation. The community foundation has held the grant on behalf of the community since 2019, and each year it pays the... Read More.

New Report: Kansas to Lose $3.897 Billion in Medicaid Funding Under Senate-Approved ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Thousands Still to Lose Coverage

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas stands to lose $3.897 billion in federal and state Medicaid funding under the Senate-approved version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which will result in Kansas hospitals losing $2.65 billion in funding over 10 years. Under the Senate plan, 13,000... Read More.

Congressionally-Approved Funding for Kids Being Blocked In Unprecedented Way

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - CALL ON CONGRESS TO GET AFTER-SCHOOL FUNDING RELEASED TO THE STATES On June 30, the Department of Education notified state agencies that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding would not be distributed by July 1 as it historically... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Nicolas Caton as Teen Site Director

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson today named Nicolas Caton as its new teen site director, replacing Tabetha Gray as the Club's director of the program excellence. In his new role, Caton will be responsible for the daily operation and supervision... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.