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CAPTION: Donna Patton at her retirement party in the Reno County Courthouse Jan. 9. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY

By Emmie Boese

After 33 years of service to Reno County, Donna Patton is officially retiring from the Reno County Clerk’s Office. 

Patton held the position of Reno County Clerk since Jan. 14, 2013. She started working in Reno County in 1991 in the tag office. She began working in the County Clerk’s office in April of 1998. Before becoming the county clerk, she held several positions in that office including secretary, payroll clerk and deputy county clerk. 

“I just loved it all,” Patton said. “I felt so humbled to have that job and honored to have that job and I think just getting to know every aspect of the office and getting to meet new people forge new friendships.” 

The County Clerk’s office handles all aspects of elections, accounts payable, board minutes for the Reno County Commission, balance to the treasurer’s books, provides RNR (Revenue Neutral Rate) notices and sends out budget information worksheets to all of the county’s taxing entities. 

“We’ve got about 85 (taxing entities) of those I think,” Patton said. “So those all have to be sent out and then if anybody goes over their RNR levy then that’s when we have to send out the RNR notices. Then we have to notify other counties and get information from other counties to get the tax roll ready to go and then we send that to the printers who in return you know send it out and bring it back. We take the annual reports. We get those from all of the taxing entities.” 

Patton said the work of the county clerk’s office is vital. Work that often goes behind the scenes. 

You know especially that we handle all of the elections,” Patton said. “We have to get all the board workers. We have over 200 board workers and we have to get all of those trained and ready to go and that takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. It takes hours behind the scenes to get the budget information worksheets to the taxing entities and everything we do just takes time.” 

Patton said her favorite part about living and working in Hutchinson and the Reno County area for a little over three decades is the people. She also enjoys having close access to larger cities. 

“You know it doesn’t take that long to get to Wichita really,” Patton said. “Even Kansas City or Oklahoma City or anything like that so it’s really centrally located and easy to get around everything and there’s a lot to do around here.” 

Patton’s retirement plans include going to her grandkids’ games, traveling and spending some time at the bar she, her daughter and grandson bought in Nickerson. 

“I just want to thank the citizens for electing me you know for 12 years which would have been three terms so I was really humbled to have my job and so proud to work for Reno County. I love working for the county and I love the administrators we had and the department heads are so good to work with. All the employees are really good and easy to work with. Not just the department heads, all the employees are easy to work with so I really appreciated that.” 

Patton’s last day of work is on Monday, Jan. 13. 

CAPTION: Donna Patton at her retirement party in the Reno County Courthouse Jan. 9. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Emmie Boese After 33 years of service to Reno County, Donna Patton is officially retiring from the Reno County Clerk’s Office.  Patton held the position of Reno County Clerk

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CAPTION: Rep.-elect Kyler Sweely. By Michael Glenn Rep.-elect Kyler Sweely outlined his priorities for the upcoming 2025 Kansas Legislative session beginning Monday, Jan. 13. In an email exchange with The Hutchinson Tribune, Sweely wrote he is looking forward to advancing policies that focus on fiscal responsibility and limit

CAPTION: An image of the armed robbery suspect at Selectel Wireless, located at 1500 East 11th Ave.

The Hutchinson Police Department arrested two suspects in connection to an armed robbery at Selectel Wireless, located at 1500 East 11th Ave., which occurred on Dec. 30, 2024.

HPD Detectives arrested Zayne M. Bruce, a 19-year-old from Hutchinson, for Armed Robbery and Theft. Also arrested was Kaidyn Emmerich, a 17-year-old male from Hutchinson, for Armed Robbery and Theft.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court.


On Dec. 30, 2024, at approximately 4:55 p.m., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an armed robbery at Selectel Wireless, located at 1500 E 11th Ave.

That’s according to an official press release issued by HPD Monday, which stated that an unknown male entered the store, brandished a dark-colored handgun and demanded money and various electronic items from the store clerk.

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken along with several electronic items. The suspect was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with a black backpack, a dark face covering and sunglasses.

Information related to this case should be reported to the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816, Crimestoppers of Reno County at 800-222-TIPS, a local law enforcement agency, or use your P3Tips App on your smartphone. The reference case for the investigation is #2024-52398.

CAPTION: An image of the armed robbery suspect at Selectel Wireless, located at 1500 East 11th Ave. The Hutchinson Police Department arrested two suspects in connection to an armed robbery at Selectel Wireless, located at 1500 East 11th Ave., which occurred on Dec. 30, 2024. HPD

The Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants, and potential applicants are invited to attend a technical assistance workshop.

Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative approach or collaboration, a new efficiency, a critical need that requires funding or an opportunity that needs a bit of local support to leverage resources for the community.

In 2025, project proposals for Fund for Reno County grants will be accepted during two cycles that target specific areas of impact. Proposals should align with the following Impact Cycle categories and purposes, their deadlines, and their maximum requests.

Impact Cycle 1 due Feb. 28 (application period now open)

  • Dynamic Culture – Projects that enhance and celebrate local arts, theater, history and tourism. Maximum request of $20,000. 
  • Thriving Kids – Projects that support high-quality early care and education, youth development and families. Maximum request of $20,000.
  • Community Catalyst – Projects that improve community engagement, communication, confidence and pride. Maximum request of $2,500. 
  • Strong Organizations – Projects that strengthen the capacity, sustainability and resilience of Reno County community-based organizations. Maximum request of $7,500.

Impact Cycle 2 due Aug. 15 (application period opens June 16)

  • Community & Economic Development – Projects and plans that strengthen the community and local economy by building a diverse and resilient workforce, activating central business districts or downtowns, supporting existing businesses, attracting new ones, and encouraging entrepreneurs; also, projects that strengthen the quality of place in Reno County through placemaking in public spaces and improving housing quality and accessibility. Maximum request of $50,000.
  • Strong Organizations – Projects that strengthen the capacity, sustainability and resilience of Reno County community-based organizations. Maximum request of $7,500.

Proposals must come from 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Reno County. Individuals or groups that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation must obtain a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.

Proposals for Impact Cycle 1 should be submitted by Feb. 28 online through the Foundant Grant Lifecycle Management (GLM) system at https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/available-grants

Grantwriting Technical Assistance Workshops

For Impact Cycle 1, two Grantwriting Technical Assistance Workshops (a virtual and an in-person option) will be available to potential applicants. While not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to attend or discuss their project and approach with staff ahead of the submission deadline. The virtual workshop will be at 3 p.m. Jan. 22 via Zoom, and the in-person workshop will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at Hutchinson Community Foundation, First National Center, 1 N. Main St., Ste. 501. Registration for both sessions is required by Jan. 20 by completing the form at https://hutchcf.org/events/list.

For questions, contact Program Officer Sarah Blake, sarah@hutchcf.org or 620-663-5293.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2025 Fund for Reno County Grants, and potential applicants are invited to attend a technical assistance workshop. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the

Hutchinson Police Department

On 2025-01-09 @ 15:44:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1015 N POPLAR ST

RICHY IRIZARRY, HM/39, 1015 N POPLAR ST, Was arrested on a HPD warrant for 1.) FTA; Operate MV with No Drivers License


On 2025-01-09 @ 15:44:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1015 N POPLAR ST

RICHY IRIZARRY, HM/39, 1015 N POPLAR ST, Was arrested on a HPD warrant for 1.) FTA; Operate MV with No Insurance


On 2025-01-08 @ 02:28:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 725 E 3RD AVE

MATTHEW MUNOZ, WM/37, 204E 11TH AVE, Was arrested for 1) FTA warrant, 1) Driving while suspended, 1) Illegal display, 1) No proof insurance.


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

Drug Offense at 7th/Maple

NICHOLAS R. RATLEY, WM/33, 1415 ARTHUR ST – Was arrested for 1) Possession of Marijuana 2) Driving without a valid DL.


On 2025-01-07 @ 12:31:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S SEVERANCE ST

BRADLEY S HOLMES, WM/45, 604 E 7TH AVE, was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA Warrant


On 2025-01-07 @ 07:49:00Hrs

Traffic – DUI at 203 E. A Ave.

LUIS C. TORRES, HM/32, 116 E. 5TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) DUI; 1st conviction.


On 2025-01-06 @ 20:56:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON

LUKE ROBINSON, WM/30, HUTCHINSON was arrested for 1) DOMESTIC BATTERY.


On 2025-01-06 @ 14:56:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 727 E. 3RD AVE APT B

ANGELA K. LEMONDS, WF/52, 727 E. 3RD AVE. APT B, was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA; Expired License Plate.


On 2025-01-06 @ 13:40:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S Severance

CHRISTOPHER M. RAY, BM/18, 1538 W 4TH AVE, was arrested on a HPD Warrant for 1.) FTA; Extension of Time to Pay


On 2025-01-06 @ 12:45:00Hrs

Traffic – Impounded Vehicle at 434 E. 17TH AVE

ALLISON K. EELLS, WF/28, MISSOURI, was arrested for 1.) Expired License Plate 2.) Fail to maintain Liability Insurance.


On 2025-01-05 @ 17:52:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at 613 W 17TH AVE

VICKIE E HURD, WF/73, 613 W 17TH AVE, was arrested for 1)-Domestic Battery.


On 2025-01-05 @ 14:37:00Hrs

Domestic Violence at 210 W 1st Ave

DAVID P. ULLUM, WM/50, was arrested for 1) CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY-DV and 2) CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY


On 2025-01-04 @ 01:01:00Hrs

Violation of Court Order at 1315 E 11TH AVE

KAYLA KILANO, WF/32, 1315 E 11TH AVE was arrested for 1.) Violation of a No Contact Order.


On 2025-01-03 @ 23:21:00Hrs

Criminal Trespass at 1401 E 23RD

MAX MITCHELL, WM/34, HOMELESS, was arrested for Criminal Trespass X2.


On 2025-01-03 @ 16:18:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 1800 S SEVERANCE ST

COLLIN MULLINS, WM/26, OKLAHOMA, Was arrested on a HPD Warrant for 1.) FTA; Operate MV With No DL


On 2025-01-03 @ 15:54:00Hrs

Traffic – Other at 300 BLK N ADAMS ST

JAMES JONES, WM/33, 122 S POPLAR ST, SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Was arrested for 1.) Driving While License Revoked


On 2025-01-02 @ 21:45:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 300 Logan St

CODY R. GOLDSBERRY, WM/32, 221 E AVE E – Was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Original Charge expired tag


On 2025-01-02 @ 21:44:00Hrs

Warrant Service at 300 Logan St

CODY R. GOLDSBERRY, WM/32, 221 E AVE E – Was arrested for 1) HPD warrant; Original Charge expired tag


Reno County Sheriff’s Department

On 2025-01-07 @ 19:45:00Hrs

Battery at 3006 W. 4TH AVE.

Jimmy Barnes was charged and arrested for Battery D.V. and Criminal Damage D.V. when he pushed James Smith into a wall and broke his glasses and broke Jame’s window on his side door.


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.

Hutchinson Police Department On 2025-01-09 @ 15:44:00Hrs Warrant Service at 1015 N POPLAR ST RICHY IRIZARRY, HM/39, 1015 N POPLAR ST, Was arrested on a HPD warrant for 1.) FTA; Operate MV with No Drivers License On 2025-01-09 @ 15:44:00Hrs Warrant Service at 1015 N POPLAR ST RICHY IRIZARRY, HM/39, 1015

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CAPTION: Dayana Acevedo Trent was named the Blue Dragon Volleyball program’s 14th head coach on Thursday. CREDIT STEVE CARPENTER/BLUE DRAGON SPORTS INFORMATION By John Mesh Dayana Acevedo Trent has been named the 14th head coach of the Hutchinson Blue Dragon volleyball program. The Hutchinson Community College athletic

 The Salvation Army of Reno County has ended its Red Kettle Campaign and raised $76,896.24 over a period of 30 days.  “We are always humbled by the generosity of so many volunteers who ring each year, and those who give," Major Paul James of the […]

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 The Salvation Army of Reno County has ended its Red Kettle Campaign and raised $76,896.24 over a period of 30 days.  “We are always humbled by the generosity of so many volunteers who ring each year, and those who give," Major Paul James of

By John Mesh

• In light of continued inclement weather conditions, all Hutchinson Community College locations will be closed Friday. The HutchCC women’s and men’s games are scheduled to play Saturday afternoon at Pratt Community College.

• No decision has been made on the Hutchinson High School-Salina South girls and boys basketball games Friday night at Salina. Salina South does not have school Friday. It will the fourth day in a row Salina schools (USD 305) have been closed because of inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.

• The Marion-Trinity Catholic girls and boys basketball game Friday night at the Trinity High School gymnasium has been postponed. Marion has canceled classes Friday because of inclement weather, said Trinity athletic director Greg Strecker. A makeup date will be determined.

• Hutchinson Central Christian, which does not play a basketball game until Tuesday, Jan. 14, has canceled school on Friday because of inclement weather. Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 13.

• Nickerson-South Hutchinson schools (USD 309) will be closed Friday and all activities will canceled. The Nickerson-Kingman girls and boys basketball games at Nickerson have been canceled.

• It’s a snow day for Langdon-Fairfield schools (USD 310). The Fairfield-South Haven girls and boys basketball games at South Haven have been canceled.

• Pretty Prairie schools (USD 311) will be closed on Friday due to inclement weather. The Pretty Prairie-Caldwell girls and boys basketball games will be rescheduled.

• School will not be in session Friday for Haven schools (USD 312). The Haven-Pratt girls and boys basketball games at Pratt have been canceled.

• Due to road conditions, Buhler schools (USD 313) will be closed. A decision on practices will be made by noon Friday by Buhler coaches. The Buhler-Winfield girls and boys basketball games at Buhler have been canceled.

• Due to the current road conditions and the additional predicted snowfall, Halstead-Bentley schools (USD 440) will not be in session Friday. The Halstead-Trinity Academy girls and boys basketball games have been canceled.

By John Mesh • In light of continued inclement weather conditions, all Hutchinson Community College locations will be closed Friday. The HutchCC women’s and men’s games are scheduled to play Saturday afternoon at Pratt Community College. • No decision has been made on the Hutchinson High School-Salina

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CAPTION: Hutchinson’s Mayor Stacy Goss at work in her office in the USD 308 District offices at 1520 North Plum Street. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank Stacy Goss’ involvement with Hutchinson started in 2004 as a member of Hutchinson Community College’s first women’s soccer team. Scroll