By John Mesh Friday night at Gowans Stadium was Gold Rush Shirt Night and Hometown Heroes Night at Gowans Stadium. Active and retired military members were admitted free. It also was “Kade Smith Night” as the Hutchinson High School senior fullback ran through Valley Center’s defense for
By Dan Deming
I wasn’t planning to review Kansas State Fair concerts this year, in part because it may be unfair not to attend them all, which I neither have the time or money to do. But this year’s entertainment lineup has been quite good and varied ranging from countries’ Wynonna Judd to the Goo Goo Dolls, an opportunity for Swifties to sing Taylors’ music to closing Sunday afternoon with the aging but still iconic Oak Ridge Boys.
After attending Wednesday night’s contemporary Christian concert by Katy Nichole opening for Casting Crowds it became almost mandatory to praise state fair talent bookers for probably the best Christian artist performance ever to grace the grandstand.
Some of us who enjoy contemporary Christian music enjoy and admire the songs we hear on radio and in church but naming the group or individual making them popular is difficult. So it goes with Katy Nichole, a 24-year-old up-and-coming singer who doesn’t use her last name (Litwiller) but appears on her way to equaling or surpassing other better-known Christian artists.
Singing in her church at an early age and writing songs at age 14 have helped propel this young, promising singer to several awards, sales success and a fascinating story about overcoming scoliosis, which left her with debilitating pain, spinal surgery and divine inspiration that channeled her medical career into what may be on the verge of a Christian singing superstar.
Katy Nichole gave Kansas fairgoers a nearly hour concert before turning things over (after a longer than should have been needed stage transition for the next act) to Casting Crowns, an even bigger eight-member group that started in Daytona Beach, Florida and now headquarters out of suburban Atlanta. Virtually every member of Casting Crowns is active in their church, often only touring Thursdays through Saturdays so they can remain leaders of their predominantly Baptist congregations.
Lead singer-songwriter Mark Hall started the group[ in 1999 and has an uncanny ability to write lyrics that bring out emotions and meaning that grip audiences and tell amazingly simple and relatable stories. The musicians include a violinist/singer, two women and Halls’ son. They’ve already won Grammy and Dove Awards and back in 2009 became one of the few American music groups to sing in North Korea.
An unusually large crowd saw Casting Crows and Katy Nicole perform at this year’s state fair and if you enjoy contemporary Christian music and missed them watch for future concerts in nearby cities. Either or both are highly worth attending and thank the Kansas State Fair for bringing such impressive religious ambassadors to Hutchinson.
By Dan Deming I wasn't planning to review Kansas State Fair concerts this year, in part because it may be unfair not to attend them all, which I neither have the time or money to do. But this year's entertainment lineup has been quite good and
Personnel from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and winner of the Governor's Cookie Jar, Deb Hagen (right of center, front row) present the cookie jar to Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Tolan (center back row) at the Governor's Awards at the Kansas State Fair on
The Kansas City Chiefs Superbowl #57 and #58 trophies were on display at the Kansas State Fair at the House of Capper on Chiefs Red Friday, September 13. Chiefs fans were lined up by the hundreds to see the trophies and have their picture taken.
The Hutchinson High School varsity boys soccer team handed Andover Central a 2-1 loss Thursday night at Andover. All of the goals were scored in the first half. The Salthawk varsity team, which posted a 2-1 record at the Wichita South Titan Classic, improved its overall record
14-year-old Payton Hoffman shows her Feb. 2023 steer. Lee, in the 25th Anniversary Grand Drive Showmanship Beef class at the Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6. Hoffman competed in one of 12 beef classes. CREDIT KATE IRELAN / THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE The 25th Anniversary of
On September 11, 2024, demolition begins on the former St. Elizabeth Hospital building at 20th and Monroe in Hutchinson. The building has become a blight and a divide in the neighborhood, and Interfaith Housing has plans to build new, affordable housing on the site while preserving
On 2024-09-12 @ 16:33:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 428 E 5th
JAY D. MARTIN, WM/58, 420 E 4TH APT 8 – was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine 2) Possession of Marijuana 3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On 2024-09-12 @ 12:08:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
VICTORIA VELAZQUEZ HF/35 415 E 17TH AVE was arrested for 1) DOMESTIC BATTERY.
On 2024-09-12 @ 02:09:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 126 E. AVE 2ND AVE.
ALEJANDRO P. SEARS, HM/20, 126 E. 2ND AVE. APT 311, was arrested for 1.) Interference with Law Enforcement 2.) Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.
On 2024-09-12 @ 00:51:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1209 E. 3RD AVE.
SEQUOYAH L. WAGNER, WF/21, 1209 E. 3RD AVE. was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Viol. of Protective Order.
On 2024-09-12 @ 00:51:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1209 E. 3RD AVE.
SEQUOYAH L. WAGNER, WF/21, 1209 E. 3RD AVE. was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Domestic Battery.
On 2024-09-12 @ 00:51:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1209 E. 3RD AVE.
SEQUOYAH L. WAGNER, WF/21, 1209 E. 3RD AVE. was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Rabies Vaccination.
On 2024-09-12 @ 00:02:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 2300 BLK N WASHINGTON ST
RYAN LINEBACK, WM/28, 721 W 13TH AVE, was arrested for 1.) DUI
On 2024-09-11 @ 15:00:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 600 E 4th
JOSHUA L. BURRUS, WM/44, HOMELESS- Was arrested for 1) DUI; Blood or alcohol .08 or higher 2) Driving while suspended 3) Illegal transportation of alcohol 4) Expired Tag 5) Fail to show liability insurance
On 2024-09-11 @ 08:37:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st
CRISTIAN J. RUIZ-ANDRADE, HM/25, 723 E 7TH – Was arrested for 1) HPD Warrant; Original charge driving with no DL
On 2024-09-11 @ 08:35:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st
CRISTIAN J. RUIZ-ANDRADE, HM/25, 723 E 7th – was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Original charge fail to maintain lane
On 2024-09-11 @ 08:33:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st
CRISTIAN J. RUIZ-ANDRADE, HM/25, 723 E 7TH – was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Operate with no DL
On 2024-09-11 @ 07:19:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st Ave
DAKOTAH CRENSHAW WM/24, 10309 E 4TH AVE, was arrested for 1.) 1 HPD Warrant – Probation Violation.
On 2024-09-10 @ 20:34:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 301 E 3rd Ave
CHARLES A. GARRETT, BM/48, 529 E 10TH AVE, was arrested for 1) FTA original charge DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSP/CANC/REV.
On 2024-09-10 @ 20:34:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 624 E 2nd Ave
CHARLES A. GARRETT, BM/48, 529 E 10TH AVE, was arrested for 1) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO.
On 2024-09-10 @ 16:42:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 600 BLK E 17TH AVE
NATHANIEL WATSON, WM/25, 15 E FORREST AVE, SOUTH HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) Possession of Narcotics 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On 2024-09-09 @ 23:41:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 700 BLK E 17TH AVE
COLE PETERMANN, WM/28, 812 FORREST GARDEN CR, was arrested for 1.) DUI; 1st Conviction; Comp Evidence
On 2024-09-09 @ 16:30:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at 3200 PLAZA EAST DR.
Bradley D. Taylor WM/67 was arrested for 1)Domestic Battery 2)Kidnapping.
On 2024-09-09 @ 15:56:00Hrs
Public Intoxication at 415 W 2ND AVENUE
JUAN BARRERA, HM/36, 419 W 1ST AVENUE, was arrested for 1. Public Intox. BARRERA was also advised of Criminal Trespass from PREFERRED ROOFING, 415 W 2ND
On 2024-09-08 @ 20:07:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 1700 N HARRISON
JOREL JACKSON, BM/36, 1520 N WOODLAWN, was arrested for 1) Possession of methamphetamine 2) Possession of Paraphernalia.
On 2024-09-08 @ 15:52:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 300 N Main St
DAVID SANCHEZ, WM/60, 307 JUSTICE ST, was arrested for 1.) HPD Warrant – FTA
On 2024-09-07 @ 16:47:00Hrs
Assault – Agg – LEO at 1300 S K61
CHARLES V. BOGGUESS, BM/44, WICHITA was arrested for 1) 2 counts of Aggravated Assault of LEO; w/ Deadly Weapon 2) Felony Flee & Elude; Commits 5 or More Moving Violations 3) Interference with LEO; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case 4) Theft; Possess Stolen Property; $25,000 to $99,999 5) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic, or Certain Stimulant 6) Theft; Possess Stolen Property; 2 or more convictions in 5 years; Less than $1,500 7) Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500 8) Reckless Driving 9) Driving While Suspended; 3rd or subsequent conviction and 10) Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body. JAMIE N. BATRES, WF/39, HOMELESS was arrested for 1) Possession of Opiate, Narcotic, or Certain Stimulant 2) Interference with LEO; Obstruct, Resist, Oppose; Felony Case 3) Use or Possess with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human body 4) Theft; Possess Stolen Property; Less than $1,500 5) Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500 and 6) 2 Sedgwick County District Court Warrants. JASMINE R. GRAY, BF/34, WICHITA was arrested for 1) Theft; Possess Stolen Property; Less than $1,500 and 2) Theft; Property or Services; Less than $1,500. All 3 subjects were arrested after an employee of Dunham’s reported them taking items from the store without paying. The suspect vehicle was located by KHP and a vehicle pursuit ensued.
On 2024-09-07 @ 14:51:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 428 E 4th Ave
PATRICK MOODY WM/31, HOMELESS, was arrested for 1) Interference with Law Enforcement
On 2024-09-07 @ 02:34:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 400 BLK E AVE A
IMANUEL KENT, BM/31, 407 JUSTICE ST, was arrested for 1.) DUI, after he struck a parked vehicle in the 400 BLK of E AVE A.
On 2024-09-06 @ 19:57:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance
DAWN M. GUNN, WF/47, 2205 CONE ST was arrested for 1) HPD FTA; Original Charge of Domestic Battery; Intentional Physical Contact
On 2024-09-06 @ 15:14:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 400 E 1st
RUSSELL L. REEESE II, WM/21, 1002 N. CLEVELAND – was arrested for 1) Driving while Suspended 2) Knowingly Drive without insurance
On 2024-09-06 @ 08:41:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st Ave
DREW SIMS, WM/41, 3 DOWNING RD, was arrested for 1.) HPD Warrant – FTA
On 2024-09-06 @ 03:26:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 2900 Acres Rd
PATRICK L. MOODY, WM/31, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for INTERFERENCE WITH LEO, from a prior contact with officers.
On 2024-09-06 @ 03:10:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 3 W 23RD AVE
JOSEPH J LESHORE, BM/30, 3 W 23RD AVE, was arrested for 1) FTA; EXT Time to pay.
On 2024-09-06 @ 01:07:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 500 block N. Maple St.
SEAN M. HOPKINS, WM/39, HOMELESS, was arrested for 1.) POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE and 2.) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
On 2024-09-05 @ 23:05:00Hrs
Burglary – Vehicle at 1828 NICKERSON BLVD.
GENNA L. MCCLURG, HF/39, 1828 NICKERSON BLVD. reports PATRICK L. MOODY, WM/31, HOMELESS, taking items from her vehicle without permission. MOODY was arrested for 1.) Auto Burglary 2.) Possession of Stolen Property 3.) Theft of Property.
On 2024-09-05 @ 21:31:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 1325 ARTHUR ST.
PATRICK L. MOODY WM/31, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) Felony Interference with Law Enforcement.
On 2024-09-05 @ 21:22:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 1100 BLK Nickerson BLVD
ADAM J. ALVAREZ, HM34 2920 HOMESTEAD was arrested for DWR.
On 2024-09-05 @ 02:28:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
SHELBY C. COLLINS, WF/29, 1801 LYMAN AVE APT 905, was arrested for .1) Criminal Damage; DV
On 2024-09-08 @ 21:04:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 7814 S Sterling RD
Caleb Wente 36 Yo of Arlington, was arrested for DUI.
On 2024-09-08 @ 00:32:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 3600 E Red Rock Road
Carey Huggins Jr (Wichita) arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, expired tags, and no proof of insurance.
On 2024-09-07 @ 00:44:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 3600 E 4th Ave
Shane Koehn (Hutchinson) was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
On 2024-09-06 @ 00:16:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 9100 blk N. K61 Highway
Marlon Clayton Jr. 29YOM of Hutchinson was arrested for DUI.
On 2024-09-05 @ 00:51:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 4909 S. Riverton
Brandon Legron 41YOM of Partridge was arrested for DUI.
Want to see more in the blotter? Contact Publisher Michael Glenn at mglenn@hutchtribune.com or Editor Gina Long at glong@hutchtribune.com.
Hutchinson Police Department blotter On 2024-09-12 @ 16:33:00HrsDrug Offense at 428 E 5th JAY D. MARTIN, WM/58, 420 E 4TH APT 8 - was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine 2) Possession of Marijuana 3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia On 2024-09-12 @ 12:08:00HrsDomestic Violence at City of Hutchinson VICTORIA
The Stuttering Foundation has donated books and DVDs to the Hutchinson Public Library. Per a press release from the foundation, the donated materials include information for parents of children who stutter, adults who stutter, health care professionals, speech pathologists, schools and care providers. Some of the
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 By Ainsley Trunkhill As Hutchinson welcomes the Kansas State Fair
