Dr. Ernie Minton, Dean of Agriculture at Kansas State University (far right), poses with FFA members from area high schools following his speech at the annual Farmer Appreciation breakfast sponsored by the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce and held in the 1861 Club on
On 2024-11-07 @ 02:07:00Hrs
Obstruct Legal Process at 00 BLK E. AVE A
TIMOTHY L. ALLEN, WM/27, NICKERSON, was arrested for .1) Felony interference with Law Enforcement 2.) Saline County Warrant
On 2024-11-06 @ 17:26:00Hrs
Theft – All Other at 703 W 15th Ave
DAVID JOSHUA LOGAN, BM/31, 10 S MONROE ST, was arrested and charged with x1) Theft; Property under $1,500.
On 2024-11-05 @ 16:32:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 400 W 2nd Ave Suite C, Noel Lodge
JALEENA D SCOTT, WF/41, HOMELESS was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA and a RNSO FTA
On 2024-11-05 @ 00:46:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 300 BLK W 4TH AVE
CHRISTOPHER JAMISON, WM/36, HOMELESS, was arrested for 1.) Possession of Methamphetamine; 1 Prior Conviction 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3.) Pedestrian Under the Influence upon Roadway
On 2024-11-04 @ 23:26:00Hrs
Criminal Damage at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
LEVI TRAMMELL., WM/38, was arrested for Criminal Damage to Property – DV
On 2024-11-04 @ 16:17:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 111 W 1ST AVE
DIRK J KUKULA, WM/35, 716 E B AVE was arrested for 1) Possession of Methamphetamine and 2) Possession of Paraphernalia.
On 2024-11-04 @ 11:00:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1801 Lyman St.
MAHLORIE ANTONIO, WF/26, 1801 LYMAN ST. APT #801, was arrested for 1) FTA – original charge ILLEGAL DISPLAY.
On 2024-11-03 @ 23:19:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 200 BLK E 4TH AVE
WYATT L GRAY, WM/28, 17 E 2ND, was arrested for 1.) Possession of marijuana 2.) Possession of drug paraphernalia 3.) Ignition interlock; Operate MV without ignition interlock device during restriction
On 2024-11-03 @ 14:25:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
JOSHUA W. KELLEY, WM/40, HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) Aggravated Battery; DV. 2.) Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly weapon.
On 2024-11-03 @ 11:37:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 400 Kansas Ave
SUSAN K. EVANS, WF/63, 509 COLUMBIA DR was arrested for (1) DUI; Incapable of safely driving (2) Leave the scene of an injury crash, (3) Illegal transport of alcohol and (4) Fail to show proof of insurance after striking a pedestrian
On 2024-11-03 @ 03:53:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 15 E. 4TH AVE.
TIMOTHY L. FOSTER WM/36 624 W. 7TH AVE. was arrested for 1.) Driving while License cancelled/suspended/revoked 1.) Fail to Show Proof of Liability Insurance
On 2024-11-03 @ 02:39:00Hrs
Traffic – Other at 00 Blk. E. B Ave.
DESIREA N. LARRALDE, WF/19, 111 E. 1ST AVE. S. HUTCHINSON, was arrested for 1.) Driving while License Suspended.
On 2024-11-02 @ 19:05:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 26th/Monroe
MADISON L. SELL, WF/20, 1502 WILLOW was arrested for 1) DUI; Blood or Breath .08 or Higher and 2) Illegal Transportation of Liquor after she struck a vehicle being operated by DARRYL W. GODWIN, WM/44, 2702 N MONROE ST.
On 2024-11-02 @ 13:21:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 210 W 1st Ave
VENANCIA VIGIL WM/67 227 E 7TH AVE APT 1 was arrested for 1) HPD WARRANT.
On 2024-11-02 @ 07:05:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
JADEN BERGEN, WM/30, was arrested for 1) DV Battery, and 1) DV Criminal Damage.
On 2024-11-01 @ 20:01:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 1212 N Severance St.
BRETT L. FALLIS, WM.64, 1212N SEVERANCE APT 7. was arrested for Possession of Meth and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On 2024-11-01 @ 16:17:00Hrs
Violation of Court Order at City of Hutchinson
DAWN M. GUNN, WF/47 was arrested for 1) Violation of Protection Order; Pre-Trial Order and 2) HPD FTA; Original Charge of DV Battery.
On 2024-11-01 @ 15:27:00Hrs
Misc Case Assigned at 429 E 4th Ave
DANIEL R. McMAHON, WM/73 300 W 15TH AVE was issued a MC Summons for PUBLIC URINATION.
On 2024-11-01 @ 15:06:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1202 E 23rd
ELICIA C. HASE, WF/53, 202 E 7TH – Was arrested for 1) 4 HPD warrants; Original charges; DWS, No insurance, Theft
On 2024-11-01 @ 11:40:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1715 E 3rd
AUSTIN MASON, WM/40, 1715 E 3RD was arrested for 1)FTA original charge of violation of a protection order, 2) FTA original charge of interference with law enforcement, 3)FTA original charge of theft, and 4)FTA original charge of driving while suspended.
On 2024-10-31 @ 21:21:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 400 block of E. 4th Ave.
RYAN W. RUE, WM/29, 428 E. 5TH AVE., was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA WARRANT.
On 2024-10-31 @ 20:00:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
LEO WELLS, BM/28, was arrested for (1)-BATTERY-DV
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 On 2024-11-07 @ 02:07:00Hrs Obstruct Legal Process at 00 BLK E. AVE A TIMOTHY L. ALLEN, WM/27, NICKERSON, was arrested for .1) Felony interference with Law Enforcement 2.) Saline County Warrant On 2024-11-06 @ 17:26:00Hrs Theft - All Other at 703 W 15th Ave DAVID JOSHUA LOGAN, BM/31,
CREDIT: DOWNTOWN KIWANIS CLUB
By Kate Irelan
The weather for the Downtown Kiwanis Club Chili & Soup Festival this Saturday is predicted to be in the lower 50s for this time-honored, affordable, fun-filled, and belly-filling time, with samples from 13 different contestants vying for a coveted first-place prize in either chili, soup, most enthusiastic, or best-decorated booth.
The festival was postponed from last weekend due to rain. Dana Hinshaw, Downtown Kiwanis Club Chili Fest coordinator said that three they originally had 16 teams last weekend, and three had to drop because they couldn’t reschedule. “But it’s hard to be mad about the rain,” said Hinshaw. “It’s not supposed to rain this time.”
The 13 teams will compete for first through third place in either chili or soup. People purchase a $6 ticket at the event to walk up and down Main Street and taste and judge. Children under 9 are free with a paying adult. Prizes are also given for the most enthusiastic and the best decorations.
“The Fire Department is pretty hard to beat,” said Hinshaw. “They bring their trucks and current and retired firefighters. They bring a big production and they take it pretty seriously. This year, they challenged the Hutchinson City Public Works in addition to their usual competitor, the Sherrif’s Department.” Other competitors include several downtown businesses, some banks, Salt City Brewery, APAC, and others.
Hinshaw said that the Kiwanis Club hopes that people will come out. She said, “It’s ideal chili weather. Put your hoodie on. People are excited about it. We love doing these fun things for our community. We love Hutch.”
The chili fest has been held for about 20 years in downtown, and organized by downtown Hutchinson businesses, and Hutch Rec. The Downtown Kiwanis took over the festival around 2015, according to Hinshaw.
Kiwanis treasurer Tim Eigsti said that the Downtown Kiwanis Club continued the chili fest as another way to fundraise for the variety of donations the club makes to youth through high school. “The Kiwanis gives scholarships to high school students, 280 Santa bags to Head Start, and donates to Healthy Families, Circles of Hope, and the soup kitchen, just to name a few,” said Eigsti.
The Kiwanis meet at the Hutch Community College Student Center on the first and third Friday of the month at 6:30 am and have breakfast and a meeting.
To learn more about the Downtown Kiwanis Club or about the Chili and Soup Festival, visit their Facebook page.
CREDIT: DOWNTOWN KIWANIS CLUB By Kate Irelan The weather for the Downtown Kiwanis Club Chili & Soup Festival this Saturday is predicted to be in the lower 50s for this time-honored, affordable, fun-filled, and belly-filling time, with samples from 13 different contestants vying for a coveted first-place
By John Mesh The No. 1 ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon women’s basketball team blasted Neosho County 122-70 Tuesday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The No. 15 ranked Hutchinson Blue Dragon men’s basketball team opened its 2024-25 season Tuesday night with a 104-53 victory over
By John Mesh Kansas State High School football games involving area football teams will be played Thursday night. The games were moved up one day because inclement weather is expected throughout the state of Kansas Friday night. The Hutchinson Salthawks, No. 4 seed in Kansas Class 5A (7-2),
CAPTION: CREDIT IDEATEK BUHLER – IdeaTek announced the acquisition of Rise Broadband’s Kansas operations Friday via press release. This move expands IdeaTek’s customer base in Marion, Harvey, Butler and McPherson counties. “IdeaTek is committed to providing high-speed internet to underserved communities,” the official press release read. “This acquisition
CAPTION: Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Tom Sanders, the City of Hutchinson’s human resources director, is no longer employed with the City as of Thursday, Oct. 31. City Manager Enrico Villegas sent an email to city
By Emmie Boese
A new taxi service will be available in Hutchinson. On Monday evening, the city council approved a motion to approve Tyrone Riley’s application for necessity.
Riley, the owner of Mama Kay’s Taxi Service, told the council he plans to start operating in the next 30 days. The taxi service will be a two-van service that will operate from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Riley said he plans to hopefully operate his taxi service 24 hours a day.
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center President and CEO Benjamin Jones made public comments to the council regarding the new taxi service.
“Transportation is an enormous issue,” Jones said. “Especially out of our emergency department. If you are offering to bring a service to this community, it would help us facilitate the transportation of folks away from the hospital and into their homes or places of residence.”
In addition to Riley’s approved background check by the Hutchinson Police Department, City Attorney Paul Brown said drivers employed by the taxi service will operate under Riley’s certificate. Each driver will have passed a background check and will have ID certificates with an ID issued by the city clerk.
Other business at Monday’s city council meeting included the approval of an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds for the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center.
Angela Richard, the city’s finance director, said an ordinance would allow the city to bond expenses incurred in demolishing the Atrium.
“This ordinance is a little bit different than the ordinances you normally see for capital improvement projects,” Richard said. “Normally, there is a charter ordinance that allows for capital improvements. This isn’t an improvement; it’s a demolition so we are using home rule for this ordinance in order to demolish the building.”
Richard said the city is allowed to bond up to $1.2 million for the demolition.
The next city council meeting is on Monday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. Council meetings are held in the council chambers at 125 E. Ave B.
By Emmie Boese A new taxi service will be available in Hutchinson. On Monday evening, the city council approved a motion to approve Tyrone Riley's application for necessity. Riley, the owner of Mama Kay’s Taxi Service, told the council he plans to start operating in the next
By Michael Glenn
Republican Challenger for the 102nd House District Kyler Sweely defeated Rep. Jason Probst for the district’s seat Tuesday evening in the Nov. 5 general election.
With 28 out of 28 precincts reporting for the 102nd as of 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sweely will be the district’s first Republican legislator since Jan Pauls switched political affiliations from Democrat to Republican in 2014.
The 102nd saw a turnout rate of 47.16%, lower than the county average of 61.23%.
Rep. Paul Waggoner retained his 104th district legislative seat by a 26-point margin in Reno County, defeating Democratic Challenger Lynnette Krieger-Zook with 6,914 votes to Krieger-Zook’s 4,034 votes, respectively.
At the writing of this story, McPherson County had not finished reporting precincts which are located in the 104th district.
The turnout for the 104th district was 68.87%.
The two other legislative house candidates in Reno County, Rep. Joe Seiwert and Kevin Schwertfeger, ran unopposed as Republicans. Seiwert serves as the 101st district representative and Schwertfeger as the 114th district representative.
For Kansas Senate District 34, Republican Michael Murphy defeated Democrat Shanna Henry in a 69% – 31% margin in Reno County. The senate district which encompasses all of the county also covers Kingman and Barber Counties.
Murphy will take Sen. Mark Steffen’s seat, who decided not to run for re-election after winning in 2020.
On the county level, Republican Ron Vincent defeated Democrat Garth Strand in the Reno County Commission District 3 race. Vincent garnered 4,025 votes with Strand receiving 2,161 votes. Vincent will replace current Commissioner Daniel Friesen.
Republican Richard Winger defeated Democrat Lindsey Hatfield in a 276 vote margin for the Reno County Commission District 4 race. Winger received 2,170 votes and Hatfield received 1,894 votes. The fourth commission district is the only district to be completely located within Hutchinson city limits.
Commissioner Ron Hirst won the Reno County Commission District 2 race unopposed.
By Michael Glenn Republican Challenger for the 102nd House District Kyler Sweely defeated Rep. Jason Probst for the district's seat Tuesday evening in the Nov. 5 general election. With 28 out of 28 precincts reporting for the 102nd as of 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sweely will
Local artist John Depew announced the upcoming release of his third album, "Bell of Hope." The first single, "Neon Hawk," was released on Nov. 4, and the second, "Joyful Sound," is scheduled for Nov. 25. The vinyl and CD full album will be released on Dec. 2,
