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By Michael Glenn

This is a column I’ve been waiting to write for a little while.

Going back to the 2024 primary elections, I’ve had a great working relationship with the Reno County Clerk’s Office for investigation purposes for government-related stories.

We should be thankful to have a county clerk’s office that takes care of business, simply put. When I’ve walked in there to request a record, I have always received a quick response and copy of what I’m looking for in a reasonable amount of time.

While this may sound like a common thing that we should come to expect, unfortunately, many counties and states fail to be transparent to its citizens and journalists by struggling to communicate with the press and provide records from a public records request.

There have been many stories that have been made possible — or at least easier to write — because some government records are not readily available online or in a public website. For example, stories that talk about voting registration records, detailed voting election results or any topic that requires materials not on a website all derive from a public records request at the county.

A quick phone call to Jenna Fager at the clerk’s office, now our elected Reno County Clerk, has always warranted a quick response and all of the information I requested.

This column is especially unique this week because for the first time, I registered to vote Wednesday!

For a brief period of time, as I told my parents, I was the state’s youngest voter. While I’m officially not able to vote until my birthday in a couple of months, I’m glad to be a part of a system I’ve been an advocate of since this publication began.

The process to register was very simple and that’s partly due to the professionalism and diligent work of our county clerk’s office. I simply walked into the Courthouse Annex, asked to register to vote, and was given a form that took me maybe two minutes. I had a couple of questions about registering which were knowledgeably answered by the worker helping me.

So, for all of you who are able to vote and choose not to, there’s no excuse. Literally. Two minutes.

Anyway, going into the new year, I hope to continue our efficient and working relationship. As the press, we represent you, the readers, at public meetings and government coverage. The clerk’s office does a great job at being transparent and readily available for any records we may ask for.

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By Michael Glenn This is a column I've been waiting to write for a little while. Going back to the 2024 primary elections, I've had a great working relationship with the Reno County Clerk's Office for investigation purposes for government-related stories. We should be thankful to have

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Graphic courtesy of the American Red Cross

By Gina Long

The annual Battle of The Badges occurs this week as the Hutchinson Police Department and the Hutchinson Fire Department continue a friendly rivalry.

The competition kicked off on Saturday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. The HPD and the HFD are recruiting blood donors who “vote” for a department. The winner gets bragging rights and a traveling trophy.

The Hutchinson Fire Department has triumphed the last few years.

Donating blood is simple, with multiple options to pre-register online at RedCrossBlood.org and an app for those who donate regularly. The app simplifies the check-in process, similar to the electronic questionnaires from the Hutch Clinic before a doctor’s appointment. Donors can also call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule. Drop-ins are welcome.

Blood donor rates have fallen, particularly among younger people. Changes implemented in 2015 may have played a role due to increases in minimum height and weight requirements, mainly affecting young first-time donors, and increases in hemoglobin thresholds, which affect young menstruating women and older women.

School-based blood drives have become less common, too, which delays introducing youth to the importance of regular donations.

This year, donors will be automatically entered to possibly win Super Bowl LIX tickets, including pre-game activities, the Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to New Orleans, hotel stay and a $1,000 gift card to cover incidentals.

First Presbyterian Church at Sherman and Poplar is hosting the remaining events:

  • Monday, Jan. 27 Noon – 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 28 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 29 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The American Red Cross has seen donations nationwide drop since the first of the year due to harsh winter weather affecting the eastern and southern two-thirds of the country.

Please donate and leave a comment about whether you are with Team Hutchinson Police or Team Hutchinson Fire.

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Graphic courtesy of the American Red Cross By Gina Long The annual Battle of The Badges occurs this week as the Hutchinson Police Department and the Hutchinson Fire Department continue a friendly rivalry. The competition kicked off on Saturday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. The HPD and the

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CAPTION: Kari Mailloux speaks at the beginning of the 21st edition of Talk20 Hutch at the Hutchinson Public Library Friday evening. CREDIT SCREEN CAPTURE FROM TALK20 HUTCH

By Emmie Boese

The 21st edition of Talk20 Hutch featured titles such as Zoe’s Moxy, Adventure’s with Alpha Gal (Don’t Get Bit By A Tick) and Do We Live Our Values?

The 21st edition took place on Friday, Jan. 24 at Hutchinson Public Library. 

Talk20 Hutch is organized by Jackson Swearer, Ryan Diehl, Gregg Wamsley and Kari Mailloux. The Talk20 Hutch format was inspired by PechaKucha 20×20 which consists of presenting 20 images within a slideshow setting with 20 seconds per slide. The total presentation adds up to six minutes and forty seconds. The Talk20 format in Hutchinson consists of 10 presenters who share a story, expertise or interest in a narrative format. 

“Every time somebody gets up there and tells their story it kind of speaks from the heart and I’m just so grateful that they said yes to do it,” Mailloux said. “So I guess that’s the pervasive feeling that I have. I’m so grateful to live in this community with everybody and I hope that others feel the same.” 

Several presenters provided insight on giving back to the community and the importance of teaching all community members to lead. Phil Auxier’s presentation was titled “What Makes Leadership Reno County Unique.” Leadership Reno County provides a leadership skills training experience. 

One of Auxier’s points in his presentation featured the concept of technical versus adaptive challenges. He used the analogy of a thermostat to explain why the act of leadership is important in a community. 

“Bitter cold may mean that there is apathy in our community and they don’t care about a certain issue,” Auxier said. “Too hot and we can’t even talk about that issue but some heat can move us into productivity. So in all of this we believe that our community is going to flourish when everyone leads.”

Mailloux said that it’s important for the audience to hear themes connected to leadership and giving back to the community. 

“Like Phil said, I believe leadership is an activity not a position and that it’s going to take all of us to make the community we want to live in and so I think to witness it and even if you weren’t prepared for it to hear that as a theme,” Mailloux said. “Even Megan (Dr. Megan Bartley) saying she kind of realized there was a gap in the literature and in her work was just like, oh, and now I have to fill it and I just hope that more people get inspired by that. The team at Main Street Yoga found a gap and then filled it so I see that luckily in my job all the time but it’s just so exciting to share with other people, too.”

Bartley created a nonprofit called Kitchen Hero Academy which is called KHA for short. She created a free, comprehensive, manualized, 10-week summer garden-to-table cooking skills program for middle school students as her doctoral capstone in occupational therapy. She said she recognized that there is food insecurity in Reno County. 

The manual for KHA is published and contains a supplemental KHA workbook and cookbook. Dr. Bartley presented qualitative data that proves KHA is giving back to Reno County children. Some data points she included were self-advocacy and conflict resolution skills.

“I’m a dreamer and I dream God-sized dreams,” Bartley said. “Now that the manual is published and the curriculum is for sale I’d love to see KHA support more communities across Kansas, the country, and the world.”

The 22nd edition of Talk20 Hutch will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Hutchinson Public Library. Those who are interested in presenting or would like to nominate someone else should contact Talk20 Hutch at talk20hutch.com. All presentations from the 21st edition will be available on talk20hutch.com as well. 

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CAPTION: Kari Mailloux speaks at the beginning of the 21st edition of Talk20 Hutch at the Hutchinson Public Library Friday evening. CREDIT SCREEN CAPTURE FROM TALK20 HUTCH By Emmie Boese The 21st edition of Talk20 Hutch featured titles such as Zoe’s Moxy, Adventure’s with Alpha Gal (Don’t

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By John Mesh The Hutchinson High School boys basketball team fell to Wichita East 61-58 in the consolation round in the 61st annual McPherson Invitational Tournament Friday at the McPherson Roundhouse. Hutchinson (4-4) will play Manhattan (3-7) in the seventh-place game at 11 a.m. Saturday. Wichita East (6-4)

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CAPTION: Carol Burger relaxes at Scuttlebutts Coffee in Hutchinson following an interview on volunteer activities. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank For Carol Berger, retired Executive Vice President for Retail Banking at First National Bank, volunteerism comes naturally.  Berger joined First National Bank in 1982 […]

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CAPTION: Carol Burger relaxes at Scuttlebutts Coffee in Hutchinson following an interview on volunteer activities. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank For Carol Berger, retired Executive Vice President for Retail Banking at First National Bank, volunteerism comes naturally.  Berger joined First National Bank in 1982 for a career

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By John Mesh The Hutchinson Salthawk boys basketball team lost to the Blue Valley West Jaguars 53-42 in the first round of the 61st annual McPherson Invitational Tournament Thursday at the McPherson Roundhouse. Hutchinson (4-3) will play Wichita East at 3 p.m. in the consolation round. Blue

Police Blotter

Hutchinson Police Department

On 2025-01-23 @ 16:50:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 613 E D Ave

CRISTIAN J RUIZ-ANDRADE, HM/26, 723 E 7TH AVE was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA

On 2025-01-23 @ 14:00:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 300 Stevens  St.

MAX A. MITCHELL, WM/34, 1527 N WASHINGTON ST. was arrested for 1.) FAILURE TO APPEAR; INITIAL ARRAIGNMENT: CRIMINAL TRESPASS.

On 2025-01-23 @ 14:00:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

TIFFANY HARRIS, WF/52, Was arrested for 1.) Domestic Battery, 2.) Criminal Depravation of Property – DV

On 2025-01-23 @ 12:56:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 200 blk E 4th Ave

JOHN M. RODRIGUEZ, HM/63, 1612 W 4TH AVE LOT F, was arrested for 1) DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSP/CANC/REV and 2) EXPIRED TAG.

On 2025-01-22 @ 23:56:00Hrs

Traffic – DUI at 1112 Barberry Dr. 

MICHAEL W. CHINN JR., WM/37, 2405 OLD OX RD., was arrested for 1) DUI 2ND CONVICTION; COMP EVIDENCE OF BLOOD/BREATH .08+

On 2025-01-22 @ 23:56:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 20th and Monroe

MICHAEL CHINN WM/37 2405 OLD OX RD was arrested for 1) FLEE AND ALUDE after officers attempted to make a traffic stop and he did not stop.

On 2025-01-22 @ 22:26:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 0 West 18th Avenue

CALLIE KUHNS WF/29, 551 E 1ST AV, Was arrested for 1. Driving while suspended  2. ITOL 3. Possession of Marijuana  4. Possession of paraphernalia.

On 2025-01-22 @ 14:49:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S SEVERANCE ST

KIP MASON, WM/29, 7200 E 11TH AVE, Was arrested on a HPD warrant for 1.) FTA; Operate MV with no DL

On 2025-01-21 @ 19:23:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

JIMMY FUGATE, WM/40, was arrested for 1.) Violation of Protection of Order. MARCIA OLVERA, WF/41, was arrested for 1.) DV Battery 2.) Interference with LEO.

On 2025-01-21 @ 18:07:00Hrs

Violation of Court Order at City of Hutchinson

JIMMY FUGATE WM/40 was arrested for 1) VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER. MARCIA OLVERA WF/41 was arrested for 1) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO.

On 2025-01-21 @ 17:01:00Hrs

Violation of Court Order at 1800 S SEVERANCE

RILEY W. JENKINS, WM/33, SAME – Was arrested for 1) Violation of a No Contact Order

On 2025-01-20 @ 23:40:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 500 blk E 5Th AVE

ANTONIO CONTRESAS, WM/32, 615 N MAPLE ST was arrested for 1) possession of narcotic 2) possession of paraphernalia 3) driving while license is suspended 4) registration violation 5) failure to provide proof of insurance.

On 2025-01-20 @ 20:44:00Hrs

Theft – Shoplifting at 1905 E 17TH AVE 

HAILEY MESSER, WF/20, 131 HUMMINGBIRD DR was arrested for 1) THEFT. CALISTA GODWIN, WF/24, 14 N OBEE RD was arrested for 1) THEFT.

On 2025-01-20 @ 17:15:00Hrs

Theft – Shoplifting at 1907 E 17th, Walmart

SELINA J. MANCHE, WF/26, 1222 E 2ND – was arrested for 1) Theft; Common Scheme

On 2025-01-20 @ 07:00:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 1300 E. 17TH AVE

MADISON J. WALKER, WF/20, 1612 E. 4TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) Driving while suspended.

On 2025-01-19 @ 16:12:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S SEVERANCE

ZACHARY COX, WM/28, MEDICINE LODGE, was arrested on a warrant for 1)FTA original charge Domestic Battery.

On 2025-01-19 @ 16:12:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S SEVERANCE

ZACHARY COX, WM/28, MEDICINE LODGE, was arrested on a warrant for 1)FTA original charge Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

On 2025-01-19 @ 15:12:00Hrs

Traffic – MVA Hit&Run at 201 N. Plum St.

JOSEPH R. TABER, WM/40, 1531 W. 11TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) Agg Assault; LEO, 2.) DUI; 3rd in 10 yr. combo of drugs, 3.) Interference with LEO; Felony, 4.) Flee and Elude; Reckless, 5.) Failure to give information at Unattended Property or Vehicle Accident, 6.) Reckless Driving, 7.) Criminal Damage < $1000, 8.) Poss. Hallucinogenic Drug, 9.) Poss. Drug Paraphernalia, 10.) Ignition Interlock Device; Tamper With after crashing into a building and leaving the scene. Vehicle was towed by JSeven.

On 2025-01-18 @ 11:11:00Hrs

Battery – Agg at CITY OF HUTCHINSON

JEROME WINDOM JR, BM/26, 214 S SHERIDAN, WICHITA, was arrested for 1)-Aggravated Battery-DV, 2)-Aggravated Assault-DV, 3)-Criminal Damage-DV, 4)-Domestic Battery, and 5)-Fail to Appear warrant.

On 2025-01-17 @ 21:41:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 1400 N SEVERANCE ST 

STEPHANIE C ROBINSON WF/37 431 S RENO ST PARTRIDGE KS was arrested for 1) DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED.

On 2025-01-17 @ 18:58:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at 823 W 8TH AVE

KARRIN M BRUCE, WF/24, 68 FAIRCREST, was arrested for 1)-Domestic Battery.

On 2025-01-17 @ 18:45:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 SOUTH SEVERANCE

REAGAN FREDERICK, WF/21, 303 W 1ST ST, BUHLER was arrested on a warrant for 1. FTA

On 2025-01-17 @ 18:32:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 5th Ave and N Monroe St

ANTHONY GREENE, BM/29, HOMELESS, was arrested for a FTA HPD Warrant original charge CRIMINAL TRESPASS.

On 2025-01-17 @ 15:40:00Hrs

Drug Offense at 400 BLK E 5TH AVE

CHAD RINGWALD, WM/47, 906 N BAKER ST, Was arrested for 1.) Possession of Marijuana; 2 Prior Convictions 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On 2025-01-17 @ 14:56:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance St

MATTHEW J. MUNOZ, WM/37, 204 E 11TH AVE, was arrested for 1) FTA original charge DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSP/CANC/REV.

On 2025-01-17 @ 11:30:00Hrs

Obstruct Legal Process at 506 N. Maple

TAMMI RADI, WF/31, 506 N. MAPLE, was arrested for 1.) Interference with LEO

On 2025-01-16 @ 19:26:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson

PATRICK HILL WM/50 was arrested for 1) DV BATTERY, 2) DV CRIMINAL RESTRAINT, 3) DV CRIMINAL DAMAGE, 4) DV CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION, 5) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO, 6) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, and 7) POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA.

NOTE: ALL SUBJECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW

Want to see more in the blotter? Contact Publisher Michael Glenn at mglenn@hutchtribune.com or Managing Editor Gina Long at glong@hutchtribune.com.

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Hutchinson Police Department On 2025-01-23 @ 16:50:00Hrs Warrant Service at 613 E D Ave CRISTIAN J RUIZ-ANDRADE, HM/26, 723 E 7TH AVE was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA On 2025-01-23 @ 14:00:00Hrs Warrant Service at 300 Stevens  St. MAX A. MITCHELL, WM/34, 1527 N WASHINGTON ST. was arrested for 1.) FAILURE

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CAPTION: The approximate location of the phone call Reno County dispatch received Thursday morning concerning carbon monoxide. CREDIT SCREEN CAPTURE FROM GOOGLE EARTH

By Michael Glenn

Reno County Dispatch confirmed that 15 patients in the county were affected by carbon monoxide on Thursday morning. 

The call was from the 1800 East Wasp Rd. block near Yoder. No patients at the scene were taken to the hospital. 

As of 10:58 a.m., the cause of the interaction has yet to be determined. The Hutchinson Tribune will update this story when new information comes out.

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CAPTION: The approximate location of the phone call Reno County dispatch received Thursday morning concerning carbon monoxide. CREDIT SCREEN CAPTURE FROM GOOGLE EARTH By Michael Glenn Reno County Dispatch confirmed that 15 patients in the county were affected by carbon monoxide on Thursday morning.  The call was from