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Governor Kelly Shares Statement Regarding Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington,... Read More.

Second Inmate Death in a Week at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

Friday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the second time this week, an inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections said Friday Devon Malechi Stutesman, 24, died Monday at an area hospital where he had been taken after being found unresponsive in... Read More.

Inmate Death at Hutchinson Correctional Facility Under Investigation

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.The Kansas Department of Corrections said 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe was found unresponsive in his cell at HCF's Central Unit Saturday morning at... Read More.

Drug Distribution Resulting in Death Arrest

Friday, October 11

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — On Wednesday October 9th, 2024, Officers with Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested Shay L. Kane, 37 years old, Eureka, Kansas, on a probable cause warrant for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in... Read More.

Train-Pedestrian Death

Tuesday, April 23

By Captain Dayton Gates, Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 23rd, 2024, at 1:47 PM, officers with Hutchinson Police Department, along with members of Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, responded to Ave D and Washington Street in reference to a train... Read More.

Kansas Weighs Legalizing Death Penalty by Hypoxia After Alabama Execution

Friday, February 16

Kansas weighs legalizing death penalty by hypoxia after Alabama execution By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Some of Kansas’ top prosecutors are pushing state lawmakers to approve a new method for carrying out the death penalty, saying the state is nearing what could be its first... Read More.

KDOC Announces Death of Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate

Monday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A resident of Hutchinson Correctional Facility has died. The Kansas Department of Corrections Monday evening announced the death of Michael Rogers, who was being held in the facility's Central Unit.Rogers, 55, was serving a 354 month sentence from a... Read More.

Wichita Man Arrested in Connection with Fentanyl-Related Death in Hutchinson

Thursday, August 31

By Lucky Kidd A Wichita man has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl related death in Hutchinson.Officers from the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and Reno County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit arrested 32-year-old Cedrick Gardner II Wednesday in the 600 block of... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress

Friday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10.The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began life-saving measures. Shortly after that he was pronounced dead by... Read More.

Chase by Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ends in Death of Shooting Suspect

Thursday, July 6

EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who was fatally injured in a crash while being chased by the Kansas Highway Patrol on Wednesday had just fled the scene of a shooting. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the... Read More.

KBI Investigating Death in Marion County

Monday, April 10

MARION COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a man believed to have shot himself while authorities were conducting a search warrant at his residence. On Monday, April 10, shortly after 11 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

UPDATE: Death investigation in Wilson County

Thursday, March 23

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office have identified the woman whose remains were discovered by hunters on March 16, in rural Wilson County.The woman has been identified as Stephanie M. Willard, 43, of Fredonia,... Read More.