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Thursday Morning Train Fire Affects Traffic on East Side of Hutchinson

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several intersections on the east side of Hutchinson were closed Thursday morning after a train caught fire.According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, the engine on the lead locomotive of a Union Pacific train caught fire near 8th and Keast. Engineers with... Read More.

Fire Department to Work Fire Mitigation North of Hutchinson on Monday

Monday, February 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) will begin fire mitigation efforts Monday, Feb. 20th along Plum Street between 69th and 82nd Avenues. Work will begin at 1:00 p.m.HFD will then turn on 82nd Avenue between Plum and Monroe Streets.Traffic on Plum... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Reminds Residents to be Vigilant as Fire Season Approaches

Tuesday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – As fire season quickly approaches, the Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) reminds residents to be vigilant with any outside burning or anything that may produce sparks.HFD responded to multiple grass fires in Reno County on Monday.A burn permit must be obtained before... Read More.

Hutchinson Police and Fire to Hoop It Up for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Friday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson FOP Lodge 7, and Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department have challenged The Hutchinson Fire Department to a benefit Basketball game for Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Reno County on Saturday, February 25th. Hutchinson, Guns-N-Axes will take place... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Payments for Rehab Project, Design Work on New Fire Station

Wednesday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved payments to DH Home Improvement and SCKEED connected with the rehabilitation of a residence on South Elm as part of a 2020 Community Development Housing Block Grant. The total payments on... Read More.

Early Wednesday Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents at Marquette’s Riverview Estates

Wednesday, February 1

MARQUETTE, Kan. – Marquette Fire responded early Wednesday morning to a report of the smell of smoke at Riverview Estates, 202 S. Washington St. EMS arrived on the scene to confirm the smell of smoke and a light haze in the hallway.Lindsborg Fire also... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Late Sunday Garage Fire

Monday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 10:12 PM Sunday the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 3809 Queens PL for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responding found a half ton truck on fire, with the fire extending to the garage. Crews made a fast attack on... Read More.

Reno County Commission Notes: Land Purchased for New Fire Station Site in Turon

Thursday, January 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday approved the $5,000 purchase of a lot in Turon with plans for a new fire station for Reno County Fire District 7 to be constructed there. The existing station was built in 1947 with an addition in 2000. An... Read More.

Early Morning Fire on North Severance Starts in Laundry Room

Thursday, January 26

HUTCHINSON Kan. - At 03:09 am Thursday morning the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 2301 North Severance for a structure in the Care facility. Upon arrival, fire crews found light smoke coming from the laundry room.Fire crews evacuated the residents in the North wing of... Read More.

Kansas Man Arrested after House Fire Killed Woman, 2 Girls

Monday, January 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The only survivor of a Kansas house fire that killed a woman and two young girls has been arrested on suspicion of setting the blaze. Topeka police arrested Kyle J. Tyler, 32, of Holton, on Saturday, not long after he was... Read More.

Victims of Fatal Fire in Arlington Identified

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio ARLINGTON, Kan. - Two people who died in a Saturday night fire in Arlington have been identified. 75-year-old John Schaffter and 74-year-old Sally Schaffter were unable to escape a fire at their home in the 200 block of North... Read More.