By John Mesh The Hutchinson High School Salthawk boys battled it out with the Great Bend Panthers during the first half Friday night at the Salthawk Activity Center, but the Panthers pulled away in the second half for a 67-37 victory. Great Bend led 17-11 at the
CAPTION: Dr, Travis Gillespie of the Dental Center in Hutchinson prepares to treat a patient as part of the Kansas Mission of Mercy Dental Project which is being held Friday and Saturday at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. By Richard Shank In the darkest and coldest pre-dawn hours
By Michael Glenn
Hutchinson could see temperatures in the single digits this weekend, beginning Saturday, Jan. 18.
The National Weather Service’s forecast said Saturday night’s windchill can extend to five below zero, with Sunday night’s windchill going as low as two below. Daytime temperatures for both of those days are expected to be 24 and 21 degrees, respectively.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, will be the coldest day out of the polar blast into Kansas. The expected high is around 19 degrees, with a low of two below.
There is also a 20% chance of snow on Monday after 12 p.m.
Wind will also play a factor in the weather. Saturday will have a north wind of 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday will have a north-northwest wind of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph, according to the NWS.
“If you or someone you care about must venture outdoors during extreme cold this winter, dress in layers,” the NWS website reads. “Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Try to seek shelter from the wind as much as possible while outside. Once inside again, change into dry clothing immediately if you are wet. Watch for frostbite and hypothermia, and take immediate action upon the first detection of either.”
By Michael Glenn Hutchinson could see temperatures in the single digits this weekend, beginning Saturday, Jan. 18. The National Weather Service’s forecast said Saturday night’s windchill can extend to five below zero, with Sunday night’s windchill going as low as two below. Daytime temperatures for both of
By Gina Long
January’s Third Thursday festival brought board games, musical performances, animals, food, and opportunities for the public to learn about local organizations at Memorial Hall on Thursday evening.
“Local organizations show what is coming up and what they do. It’s when we celebrate traditions and organizations roll out their new experiments,” Hutch Rec Arts and Humanities Coordinator Jacelyn Chambers said.
The Cosmosphere showed off its new robot dog, Comet, who “brings fun to robotics education,” Cosmosphere STEAM Educator Mary Smith said. “Comet has turned into a big hit. We plan to tie him in with robotics education, outreach and publicity.”
She guided Comet with a remote control, walking him around the exhibit area and waving a mechanical arm to passers-by.
The Hutchinson Chess Club offered several conventional chess tournament boards and a larger cloth board on the floor with child-sized pieces.
The Hutchinson Zoo brought its popular resident Tim, an eight-year-old prairie king snake, who took great interest in a patch of buffalo skin, slithering over and under it between tentative touches from curious onlookers. Zoo educator Alexis Martin said that Tim is “very sweet” and called him “the unofficial mascot of the (zoo’s) education department.”
The Hutchinson Public Library distributed information about upcoming programs for adults, children and young adults, including the annual Kansas Day celebration on Jan. 29, and several book clubs, among the many services offered to the public at little or no cost.
Bondo, an Ornate Box Turtle, shuffled around at the Dillon Nature Center’s booth. Bondo arrived at the center in 2001 after being found on the side of the road by a previous naturalist. His shell had been badly damaged and was repaired with automotive Bondo filler, lending his name. He lives in the center and helps educate visitors about his species.
Nature Education Coordinator Rebecca McElroy takes care of the animals on display and said that ornate box turtles have a life expectancy of 30 to 40 years in captivity, so they expect Bondo to be with them for another 10 to fifteen years.
Dillon Nature Center Director Tony Helfrich discussed the pond’s recent dredging and refill. “Three thousand feet of fire hose and four million gallons of water were used to refill the pond, which took seven weeks over the summer. Evergy donated the water, the Hutchinson Fire Department donated 1,500 feet of fire hose, and the HCC Fire Science Program donated the rest,” he said.
The Family Community Theatre provided a preview of their upcoming production “Finding Nemo Jr.,” which will take the stage at the Flag Theater February 13-16 and 20-23.
The next Third Thursday will occur on February 20, from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Hutchinson.
Hutchinson Zoo educator Alexis Martin holds Tim, a prairie kingsnake, during the Third Thursday event in Memorial Hall on Jan. 16, 2025 CREDIT GINA LONG/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Gina Long January's Third Thursday festival brought board games, musical performances, animals, food, and opportunities for the public to
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Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
HANIE BAAYOUN, WM/31, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) Domestic battery.
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Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RICHARD KERNS, WM/26, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1) DV Battery, 2) Poss of marijuana, 3) Poss of paraphernalia, and 4) HPD FTA Warrant
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Warrant Service at 17 E 2ND AVE
CHERIE BAKER, BF/38, 17 E 2ND AVE, APT 10D, was arrested for 1) HPD FTA Warrant
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Warrant Service at 7 W 19TH AVE
CHRISTOPHER T SAINZ, WM/20, 7 W 19TH AVE, was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA Warrant
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Burglary – Agg at City Of Hutchisnon
RILEY JENKINS, WM/33, 111 E 13TH AVE, was arrested for AGG BURGLARY, DV CRIMNINAL DAMAGE $1,000-$24,999 and BATTERY.
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Criminal Trespass at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
CHELSIE K ALLISON, WF/33, HOMELESS, was arrested for 1)-Criminal Trespass
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Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
MARTIN R DURAN, WM/37, 107 W 7TH AVE B, was arrested for 1)-Domestic Battery and 2)-Aggravated Domestic Battery, Impede breathing
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Traffic – Other at 100 BLK W 2nd Ave
BIAGIO N HARRINGTON, WM/49, LYONS was arrested for 1.) Driving with No DL, and 2.) HPD FTA
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Drug Offense at 121 W 11th
BRAYDEN W. CHESTERMAN, WM/24, SAME – was arrested for 1) Possession of Fentanyl 2) Possession of methamphetamine 3) Possession of drug paraphernalia. SAVANNAH M. ALVARADO, HF/24, SAME – was arrested for 1) Possession of Fentanyl 2) Possession of methamphetamine 3) Felony Interference with LEO 4) Possession of drug paraphernalia. TRAE D. REEED, WM/28, 328 E 1ST APT 6 – was arrested for 1) Possession of methamphetamine w/2 priors 2) Possession of drug paraphernalia 3) Felony Interference with LEO 4) Criminal carry of weapon; Brass knuckles 5) HPD warrant
On 2025-01-13 @ 15:51:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 3315 Covington Ct.
BRANDON M. WILLIAMS, WM/39, 3315 CONVINGTON CT. was arrested for 1.) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO; EXECUTION OF FELONY WARRANT.
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Drug Offense at 428 E 4TH AVE
CODY GRIFFIN, WM/25, 507 E 5TH AVE, Was arrested for 1.) Possession of Methamphetamine, 1 Prior Conviction 2.) Possession of Marijuana; 1 Prior Conviction 3.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
ROQUE RODRIGUEZ HM/32 515 W 1ST AVE was arrested for 1) DV CRIMINAL THREAT, 2) POSS OF COCAINE, 3) POSS OF MARIJUANA, and 4) POSS OF PARAPHERNALIA.
On 2025-01-11 @ 18:35:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
MICHAEL BLICK, WM/46, HUTCHINSON was arrested for 1) DOMESTIC BATTERY. SONJA BLICK, WF/43, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1) DOMESTIC BATTERY.
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Obstruct Legal Process at 808 E. 43RD AVE. APT B
KRISTEN M. PARKER, WF/38, 808 E. 43RD AVE. was arrested for 1.) Flee and Elude, 1st Offense. 2.) Misd. Interference with Law Enforcement Officer.
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Drug Offense at 300 BLK E 4TH AVE
CARL ALEXANDER, BM/38, MISSOURI was arrested for 1)Poss. of Marijuana and 2)Poss. Paraphernalia.
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Robbery – Agg at 210 W 1st Ave
Zayne M. Bruce WM/19 and Kaidyn R. Emmerich WM/17 were arrested for 1)Aggravated Robbery 2)Theft regarding the armed robbery that took place at Selectel Wireless on December 30th, 2024.
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Drug Offense at 1111 E. 10th Ave.
BRICEN SMITH, WM/37 ,1111 E 10TH AVE., was arrested for 1.) DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITHIN 1000′ OF A SCHOOL, 2.) DISTRIBUTION OF MARIJUANA WITHIN 1000′ OF A SCHOOL, 3.) DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, 4.) AQUIRED DRUG PROCEEDS, 5.) CRIMINAL USE OF A WEAPON, 6.) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, 7.) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA and 8.) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. JUSTIN MOORMAN, WM/32, 1111 E. 10TH AVE., was arrested for .) DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE WITHIN 1000′ OF A SCHOOL, 2.) DISTRIBUTION OF MARIJUANA WITHIN 1000′ OF A SCHOOL, 3.) DISTRIBUTION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, 4.) CRIMINAL USE OF A WEAPON, 5.) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, 6.) POSSESSION OF XANAX 7.) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 8.) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, and 9.) POSSESSION OF A STOLEN FIREARM. KASSI CAPE, WF/32, 9501 N. PLUM, was arrested for 1.) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and 2.) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
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Battery at 207 N Burr, Nickerson, Reno County 67561
Dakotah Cronk 28 YOM of Nickerson was arrested for Domestic Battery, Criminal Restraint, and Criminal Threat.
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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