By John Mesh The Haven High School football team defeated Douglass 37-0 on the road Friday night and Buhler defeated Towanda-Circle 55-14 on homecoming night at Buhler. The Haven Wildcats are off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 1994. Haven has outscored its four
The Young Professionals of Reno County are hosting its second annual BOOze Crawl event November 1. "We have 10 downtown businesses lined up to be stops," Development Co-Chair Kylee Stout said. "Ticket holders will go from business to business, sampling Kansas local beer and wine,
By John Mesh Maize High School senior Kinslea Jones shot a 13-under-par 58 at the Buhler Varsity Invitational Friday on the par-71 Hesston Golf Course. Yes, you read that right. A 58. Jones won first-place medalist honors by 10 strokes over Newton’s Naomi Koontz, who fired a 3-under-par
CAPTION: Dave Thomas (center) visits with fellow Rotarians Dan Dyck (left) and Gary Witham (right) at a recent Rotary luncheon meeting held at Hutchinson Community College. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank For Dave Thomas, a transfer to Hutchinson in 1988 to manage the Sears store, he
The Hutchinson Salthawks romped to a 47-0 victory over the Salina South Cougars Thursday night at Salina District Stadium for their third straight shutout. The last time a Salthawk football team posted three straight shutouts took place in 1946. Hutchinson, coached by Norval Neve, shut out
By Dan Deming I don't want to be too harsh on Hutchinsons' most affordable musical entertainment, but the "Legendary Ladies of Country" could have used help Thursday night from someone who knows how to parade classical country music before an audience along with an artist who
On 2024-09-26 @ 10:18:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 125 E Avenue B
JORDAN DANIEL PALMATEER WM/37 212 E 7TH AVE was arrested for 1) OPERATE WITHOUT INTERLOCK DEVICE DURING RESTRICTION and 2) FAIL TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE
On 2024-09-25 @ 22:29:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 15 E. 4TH AVE.
DILLON D. LOWE, WM/28, 428 E. 17TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) Possession of Marijuana; 1 prior conviction. 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On 2024-09-25 @ 16:23:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 00 E 17th Ave
DANIEL J JACKSON, WM/67 HOMELESS was arrested for NO DL.
On 2024-09-25 @ 01:04:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 100 E 5th Ave
CHERIE C. BAKER, BF/38, 17 E 2ND AVE APT 10D, was arrested for 1) FTA original charge FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE.
On 2024-09-24 @ 11:55:00Hrs
Theft – Shoplifting at 1905 E 17th
ROBERT SIMS WM/62 1 S WASHINGTON was issued a summons for 1) THEFT after employees caught him conceal items and attempting to leave the store without paying.
On 2024-09-24 @ 01:00:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 1000 blk N Washington St Hutchinson
GABRIELA GEURIAN, WF/34, 1729 N ADAMS ST HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) DUI
On 2024-09-23 @ 06:36:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 700 BLK E 1st Ave
JASMINE O BRYANT, WF/19, 740 E F AVE Was arrested for 1.) DUI, 2.) MIC, 3.) Possession of Marijuana, 4.) Possession of Paraphernalia. Her vehicle was towed by Hook Em’ Towing
On 2024-09-22 @ 19:06:00Hrs
Battery at City of Hutchinson
BRANDON A. PAULS, WM/31, HUTCHINSON was arrested for Battery – DV.
On 2024-09-22 @ 00:26:00Hrs
Drug Offense at K14 Hwy / 69th Ave
DYLAN B. TODD, WM/49, COLORADO was arrested for 1) Drugs; Distribute Cocaine; 3.5g to < 100g 2) Drugs; Distribute Marijuana; 25g to < 450g 3) Drugs; Paraphernalia; Sell/Distribute/Possess for Illegal Use 4) Possession of Paraphernalia with Intent to Cultivate Controlled Substance 5) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic, Certain Stimulant 6) Possession of Substance in KSA 65-4105/65-4111 7) Possession of Marijuana 8) Use or Possess with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body 9) Flee & Elude and 10) ITOL after a traffic stop was initiated at Harding / Nickerson Blvd in Hutchinson. The vehicle finally stopped at K14/69th.
On 2024-09-20 @ 22:14:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
WENDY K. ALMOND, WF/62, PARSONS, was arrested for1.) Agg. Battery; DV 2.) Possession of Marijuana 3.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On 2024-09-20 @ 21:59:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 1907 E. 17th ave.
APRIL D. STRONG, WF/ 56, 1046 COLLEGE LN. was arrested for 1.) DUI; 2nd conv. blood/ breath .08 or higher after being called in by an employee at Home Depot for a Welfare check
On 2024-09-20 @ 12:30:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 426 E 5th Ave
AMANDA L. DAVIS, WF/41, SAME – Was arrested for 1) Two HPD warrants; original charges Inference with LEO, fail to dim headlights and JOSHUA W. KELLY, WM/40, SAME – Was arrested for 1) Trafficking Contraband into a correctional facility. 2) Possession of Marijuana 3) Possession para 4) Interference with LEO
On 2024-09-20 @ 01:30:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 100 BLK S. Poplar
JOSEPH KELLY, WM/51, 7105 BACKACRES RD, was arrested for 1.) Possession of Opiates, 2.) Possession of Drug paraphernalia
On 2024-09-19 @ 22:30:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 2000 blk E 4th Ave
WILLIAM MAYER JR, WM/57, 229 N SUPERIOR ST LOT 2, was arrested for 1) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO
On 2024-09-19 @ 16:02:00Hrs
Assault – Agg – LEO at Unit block of E. 2nd Ave.
DERECK E. CHAPPELL, BM/35, 733 E. SHERMAN AVE., was arrested for 1.) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON LEO, 2.) DUI, 3.) FELONY FLEE AND ELUDE, 4.) MISDEMEANOR FLEE AND ELUDE, 5.) NO PROOF OF INSURANCE, 6.) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, 7.) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, 8.) DWS.
On 2024-09-20 @ 18:59:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 30th/ K61
John Welch 45 YOM of Hutchinson was arrested for DUI.
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Hutchinson Police Department blotter On 2024-09-26 @ 10:18:00HrsTraffic - Other at 125 E Avenue B JORDAN DANIEL PALMATEER WM/37 212 E 7TH AVE was arrested for 1) OPERATE WITHOUT INTERLOCK DEVICE DURING RESTRICTION and 2) FAIL TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE On 2024-09-25 @ 22:29:00HrsDrug Offense at 15 E.
CAPTION: Miss Kitty, left, and Crazy the American Bisons mosey around at the Hutchinson Zoo. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn and Judd Weil The Hutchinson Zoo will host a Breakfast with the Bison event Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at
Fifteen years ago, BlackBerry was still more popular than the iPhone, and the iPad had just hit the market. Technology has undergone massive evolution globally in the past decade and a half, and Reno County is not immune from these effects. Recognizing the rapid pace of technological change, Maintenance Director Harlen Depew spoke before the commission during Wednesday’s meeting requesting an upgrade for HVAC computer control systems in the county.
In 2008, an energy project involving most buildings in the county led to the subsequent installation of controls for new HVAC equipment at the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center, and Health Department. However, those systems are now aging out, with controls failing and parts no longer available.
“We’ve kinda limped along with it for the last few years as it went obsolete,” Depew said. “It’s time we’re gonna have to do something about that to get that system updated to current technology.”
Commissioner John Whitesel expressed concern about the short lifespan of the systems and questioned whether an upgrade would be cost effective. Depew clarified that the upgrades would be for the computer systems that help operate HVAC equipment rather than the equipment itself, noting that “technology moves faster than mechanical evolution.” He also highlighted the energy efficiency and staff time savings as justifications for the cost.
The commission unanimously approved the request in a 4-0 vote, with the $55,000 funding coming from the Health Department capital outlay fund and the county Capital Improvement Program fund.
The commission also heard from Phil Nightingale with Salt City Racing, as he shared highlights of an exciting entertainment sphere in Hutchinson in hopes of making further partnerships with the county. From opening night in April to today, eight races have hit the Kansas State Fairgrounds for what Nightingale described as a “very successful year of racing.” The races, including a 100-lap United States Auto Club Race, have brought fans to the county, filling the grandstand with averages of 1,6000 spectators per event.
“There was not a hotel room available in Hutchinson. There was not a hotel room available in McPherson,” Nightingale said, referencing one of the larger race nights.
Salt City Racing, which receives support from the City of Hutchinson and hopes to commit to a five-year contract with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, is seeking further backing from the county commission.
“I don’t want to see this race track go away,” Nightingale said. “I think there’s a big group of people that don’t want that race track to go away.”
Salt City Racing’s final event of the year will be held on Oct. 5. It will be an open show featuring loose rules.
CAPTION: Reno County Commissioner Daniel Friesen, right, talks to Interfaith Housing Inc.’s CEO Clint Nelson during a Aug. 28, 2024 meeting, with commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks and Don Bogner. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY Fifteen years ago, BlackBerry was still more popular than
The Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon volleyball team defeated the Pratt Beavers 3 sets to 1. HutchCC improved to 12-10 overall and 3-3 in Jayhawk Conference play. Hutchinson hosts No. 5 Barton on Saturday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. (Photo courtesy of Blue Dragon
