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Hutchinson Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Arson Connected to Fire that Killed Woman, Child

Thursday, February 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wendell Payton was read formal charges Thursday morning in Reno County District Court in connection with last Saturday's fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd in Hutchinson that killed two people.The complaint filed by District Attorney Tom... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Woman Arrested After Tuesday Evening Stabbing, Arson Incidents

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is in custody after stabbing and arson incidents northwest of Hutchinson Tuesday night.The Reno County Sheriff's office said deputies responded at 7:17 PM to the 5300 block of West 43rd on the stabbing report. On arrival heavy... Read More.

Barton County Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arson Murder of Teresa Dutton

Tuesday, November 21

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. — A Barton County court sentenced Lyndsay Nichole George to life in prison on Nov. 16, 2023, as announced by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.On Oct. 8, 2021, officers and firefighters responded to a... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson.McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Works Early Wednesday Fire Suspected to be Arson

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Early Wednesday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 715 West 9th Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews reported a single-story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home.As fire crews entered... Read More.