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Friday Morning House Fire in Hutchinson Causes Minor Damage, Displaces Family of Five

Friday, February 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire responded just after 11 Friday morning to a structure fire in the 1600 block of North Dixie.On arrival, a fire was found in a wall on the second story of the two-story house, which fire crews were able to... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Hears Update on Fire Station 2, Accepts Bid for Police Substation Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to fix the snow drain system that had been installed incorrectly at the new McPherson Fire Station 2 began last week. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told the McPherson City Commission Tuesday concrete cutting began last week, and removal and excavating... Read More.

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.

Fire Station 2 Opening Delayed for Piping Replacement

Saturday, February 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — The opening of McPherson's new Fire Station 2 will be delayed in order to re-install tubing for the snow melt system at the station on North Main.The McPherson Fire Department said in a release late Friday afternoon this tubing is under... Read More.

Hutchinson House Fire Claims Two Lives, Injures Two Others

Saturday, February 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early Saturday morning fire at a southeast Hutchinson residence killed two people and sent two others to the hospital. According to a statement from Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh and Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates, emergency personnel... Read More.

Fatal Fire in La Harpe Monday Morning, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Monday, January 27

La HARPE, Kan. — One person is dead after an early Monday morning fire in La Harpe.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the La Harpe Volunteer Fire Department and Allen County Deputies responded just before 7 AM to the report of a structure... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners and City Staff to Tour Fire Station No. 2 and Hear Progress Updates Tuesday, Dec. 31

Monday, December 30

By the City of McPherson MCPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, McPherson City Commissioners and City staff will tour Fire Station No. 2 and hear progress updates at 1705 N. Main Street.Because more than one commissioner is expected to attend, the tour will... Read More.

Colony Community Church Fire “Purposely Set” According to Sunday Afternoon Statement from Anderson County Emergency Management Director

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — More details have been released on Thursday night's fire that destroyed Colony Community Church, which Anderson County Emergency Management Director Mark Locke said in a Sunday afternoon statement was “purposely set.”Locke said the fire was discovered about 7:40 PM... Read More.

Fire Destroys Colony Church, Cause Might Be Criminal

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — A Thursday night fire has destroyed the Colony Community Church. The fire was reported at 7:43 PM Thursday, and units from several area departments responded, remaining on scene into the day Friday after it re-kindled.The Iola Register reports the... Read More.

Early Christmas Morning House Fire Report in Hutch

Wednesday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called out about 2 AM Christmas morning to the 700 block of East 10th on the report of a structure fire.Battalion Chief Chad Allen said on arrival crews didn't find anything visible on the outside, but... Read More.

Basketball Swedes Catch Fire from Outside in 2024 Finale; Win 79-76

Tuesday, December 24

BOX SCORE LAKEWOOD, Colo. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Men's Basketball team played their final game of the 2024 calendar year on the road in Lakewood, Colo. against the Colorado Christian University Cougars. This was the second and final game of the Swedes'... Read More.