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Barton County Authorities Searching for Suspect who Allegedly Fire Shots at a Sheriff’s Deputy

Tuesday, April 4

HOISINGTON, Kan. - Barton County authorities are looking for a man who allegedly fired a shot at a Hoisington police vehicle during a pursuit early Saturday morning.The chase began when a vehicle being investigated by an officer for suspicious activity took off and fled... Read More.

HFD Battles Strong Winds to Fight Carey Blvd Fire Late Friday

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire crews responded late Friday to 1715 Carey Blvd for a report of a structure fire in an attached garage. First arriving crews encountered heavy smoke showing from the front door and fire coming out the side door of the... Read More.

Reno County Fire Crews Responded Thursday to a Grass Fire Northwest of Abbyville

Friday, March 31

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Fire Crews responded Thursday afternoon to a small grass fire in western Reno County. A 911 call was made shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday to report a small 10x10 fire in the north ditch in the area of US-50 and... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Design Work Continuing for New North Main Fire Station

Thursday, March 23

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – Payment of a $3 thousand invoice for design work on the new North Main Fire Station was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Design work by Hutton Construction is now 30 percent complete. Street Work Commissioners approved... Read More.

Kansas Fire Season is Here, Officials Say

Monday, March 13

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The beginning of the year has been quiet for Kansas wildfires after above average moisture in January, but the trend may not continue into peak fire season. In previous years, the incidence of... Read More.

UPDATE: Crews continue Mitigation Procedures following McPherson Train Derailment

Monday, March 13

MCPHERSON, Kan. (UPDATE: 9/13/23, 10:46 a.m.) - Work continues following a train derailment and grass fire that occurred Sunday morning on the south side of McPherson.At approximately 9:42 a.m., McPherson Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 Block of South Main Street for 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.

Reno County Working Towards Availability of Additional Fire Utility Terrain Vehicles

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The first step towards the deployment of additional fire utility terrain vehicles in Reno County was approved Tuesday by County when a $32 thousand expenditure for Reno/Harvey County Joint Fire District 2 in Buhler was approved. At the present time, the only... Read More.

Wildland Grass Fire Season is Here: Be Prepared

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - March is upon us and so is the peak season for wildland fires in the Hutchinson and surrounding area. The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to encourage you to prepare yourself and your household by utilizing the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG)... 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.

Hutchinson Fire Department 2022 Recognition Awards

Monday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Saturday, February 25, 2022, the Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at the Hutchinson Fire Department Training Center to recognize some outstanding achievements in 2022.Department officers submitted recommendations for various awards for outstanding service in 2022. Rookie of... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Responds to Late Thursday Fire at Ulta Beauty Store, Minor Damage Reported

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded late Thursday evening to a commercial fire alarm at the Ulta Beauty store.When crews arrived on the scene around 9:30 p.m., there was no smoke showing from the outside. They made entry into the building... Read More.