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Friday Afternoon Hampton Inn Fire in Hutchinson

By City of Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 9/6/2024 at 12:17 p.m. the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a commercial building fire at the Hampton Inn, 1401 1⁄2 E. 11th Avenue.Initial arriving crews found smoke coming from... Read More.

Monarchs batter Bat Cats, avenge Friday loss

By Brad HallierJaden Gustafson had three hits, and Sam Wiese and Zerick Warren drove in three runs apiece, as the Hutchinson Monarchs' bats woke up Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field after a rough Friday, beating the Great Bend Bat Cats 12-3 at Hobart-Detter Field.The previous... Read More.

McPherson Man Dies of Injuries Sustained in Single Vehicle Accident

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A McPherson man has died of injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident Friday afternoon in southern McPherson County.The victim was identified as 58-year-old Terry Schmidt. McPherson County Sheriff's Captain Dean Scott said Schmidt's vehicle left 14th Avenue... Read More.

Hay Bale Fire Friday Night Near Turon

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A hay bale fire that started Friday night at Turon Feedlot is expected to continue burning for several days. Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said the fire was reported about 9:30 PM and crews from Districts 4,... Read More.

Rep. Les Mason Hospitalized in Wichita After Suffering Aneurysm Friday

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson State Representative Les Mason is hospitalized in Wichita after suffering a brain aneurysm Friday.According to information passed on by Representative Stephen Owens Saturday, Mason had gone to the hospital not feeling well.In an update sent Saturday evening... Read More.

Suspect Arrested in Friday Stabbing

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attempted second degree murder charges are pending against a 41-year-old Hutchinson man in connection with a late Friday afternoon stabbing on the west edge of Hutchinson.Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said officers were called just before 5 p.m. Friday... Read More.

HutchCC to Celebrate Graduates Friday

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony this Friday, May 3 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm and will recognize students graduating with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate... Read More.