By John Mesh The first 1,000 fans at Eck Stadium when the gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday receive a custom NBC World Series bobblehead of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige. Members of Paige’s family will throw out the honorary first pitch before a 6
Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh announced via press release Hutchinson Fire Department’s Brush 71 accepted an assignment in Eastern Oregon.
The brush crew is set to assist in the handling of the Durkee Fire, a 200,000-acre wildfire that is currently the largest in the nation.
The crew left the station at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“Please pray for a safe assignment and safe travels as this crew will be putting in a large amount of work for the next 14 to 16 days,” the press release wrote.
Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh announced via press release Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 accepted an assignment in Eastern Oregon. The brush crew is set to assist in the handling of the Durkee Fire, a 200,000-acre wildfire that is currently the largest in the
CAPTION: The Nickerson Klear Nearly Days begin Friday along Main Street. CREDIT NICKERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By Michael Glenn Nickerson, Kan. - The 56th annual Klear Nearly Days is set to kick off this Friday along Main Street. The event began in 1967 and is hosted by the
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Monarchs will open the defense of their 2023 NBC World Series title at 6 p.m. Thursday at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium against TPA Texas. The 90th NBC World Series starts Thursday and concludes Aug. 3. The Monarchs were placed in the tough
CAPTION: From left: Reno County Administrator Randy Partington, Commission Chair Randy Parks, Director of Public Works Don Brittain, Commissioner Ron Hirst, Planner Mark Vonachen and Commissioner Don Bogner at the Pretty Prairie Theatre Tuesday evening at a town hall meeting. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By
CAPTION: The Hutchinson Historic Fox Theatre, located at 18 East 1st Ave. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Topeka, Kan. - Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that three Hutchinson arts organizations received a total of $38,424 in state grants Tuesday afternoon. The
By Michael Glenn The City of Hutchinson, combined with Reno County, the City of South Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Housing Commission announced a new housing survey taking place throughout the next month. Housing Coordinator Carissa Paxton said the organizations had 10 separate meetings to discuss housing and
CAPTION: Solomon Butler competing at the Inter-Allied Games in 1919 CREDIT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS By Gina Long Local athletic icon and entrepreneur Solomon Butler will take center stage at the Hutchinson Public Library on Wed., July 24, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1, formerly
CAPTION: From left: Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Randy Parks and Don Bogner CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Gina Long Community Corrections budget and policy changes, and a conditional permit for a new structure at the corner of K-14 and Parallel Rd. form the bulk
CAPTION: CREDIT HPD
A Hutchinson man was arrested yesterday following a pursuit that resulted in a two-vehicle collision.
According to Hutchinson Police Department (HPD), at approximately 3:20 p.m. agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M. Smith, 36, near 11th Ave. and Severance Street.
Before they were able to make contact, Smith left the area in a vehicle and fled HPD. Officers did not pursue Smith at that time due to Smith’s history of fleeing from law enforcement.
Smith was later located walking near 12th Ave. and Milcon Street.
Smith was reportedly armed with a handgun and fled from officers on foot. Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) located Smith after he got back in his vehicle and fled the area. A pursuit ensued at that time.
At approximately 3:48 p.m., Smith ran a stop sign at 4th Ave. and Maple Street striking another vehicle that was occupied by one person. He then fled on foot, and while doing so fired a shot from his handgun.
HPD stated it is believed that Smith was not firing the handgun at pursuing officers. Smith was taken into custody a short time later.
One citizen suffered minor injuries from the crash caused by Smith. No officers were injured.
Smith was arrested for Felony Flee and Elude, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Battery, Felony Interference with Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Reckless Driving, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, and Three Felony Warrants.
The KHP is the lead agency on the crash investigation and HPD is the lead agency on the criminal investigation.
Smith is being held with no bond at this time.
All defendants are innocent unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at 620-694-2715.
CAPTION: CREDIT HPD A Hutchinson man was arrested yesterday following a pursuit that resulted in a two-vehicle collision. According to Hutchinson Police Department (HPD), at approximately 3:20 p.m. agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M.
