CAPTION: Sculptor Anthony Brawner, left, at the unveiling of his sculpted xylophone, "Harmony," in DCI Park Thursday evening. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn An unusually hot April evening saw the unveiling of DCI Park’s newest addition: a xylophone sculpture for Hutchinson to use and
CAPTION: Sen. Michael Murphy. By Michael Glenn Sen. Michael Murphy discussed bills concerning healthcare, gold and silver and property taxes in an interview with The Hutchinson Tribune about the end of the 2025 Kansas Legislative Session. Murphy is Reno County’s lone representative in the state Senate. A
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Blue Dragon softball team swept a Jayhawk Conference doubleheader from Colby Community College Wednesday at Fun Valley in the final home doubleheader of the season. Hutchinson won the first game 8-0 (5 innings, run rule) and the second game 9-2. Morgan Tomlinson pitched
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By Gina Long
The Hutchinson Police Department and the Reno County SWAT team arrested a Hutchinson man after a six-hour standoff on Wednesday evening.
The Hutchinson Police Department said in a press release that at 4:15 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the area of 17th Avenue and Plum Street and located a female victim at Kwik Shop. The victim was evaluated by Reno County EMS and transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
Other officers went to a nearby residence where the suspect was thought to be located and established a perimeter. SWAT responded after attempts to communicate with the suspect failed. The SWAT team entered the residence shortly after 10 p.m.
Damon Cantu, 23, of Hutchinson, was located and taken into custody. He was charged with attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery — strangulation, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threat, felony interference with law enforcement, endangerment, criminal damage and disorderly conduct.
Per the press release, the case is still under investigation. Those who have information can contact Reno County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, use the P2Tips app on a smartphone, text RENOKS to 738477 to receive a link to an anonymous tip form, or call the Hutchinson Police Department at 620-694-2816, referencing case number 2025-15291.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CAPTION: CREDIT HUTCHINSON POLICE DEPARTMENT By Gina Long The Hutchinson Police Department and the Reno County SWAT team arrested a Hutchinson man after a six-hour standoff on Wednesday evening. The Hutchinson Police Department said in a press release that at 4:15 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance
CAPTION: Nathan Spencer, Executive Director of Sunshine Meadows visits with Rachel Monger, President of Leading/Age Kansas Wednesday morning during the April breakfast meeting of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting held at the Sand Hills Center. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank “The over 65
CAPTION: The Kansas State Captiol on March 17, 2025, located at 201 SW 8th Ave. in Topeka. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Reps. Paul Waggoner and Kyler Sweely, both Hutchinson Republicans, thought highly of the 2025 Kansas Legislative Session, which concluded Monday, April 14. Waggoner
By Emmie Amezola The city council hosted a discussion regarding murals and signage at Monday night’s meeting. No action was taken regarding the discussion. Mayor Stacy Goss said at the meeting that it was good timing to discuss the topic. “Not only did the state of Kansas announce
The Hutchinson Community College golf team won its sixth straight Jayhawk Conference championship Apr. 15, 2025. Photo courtesy of Blue Dragon Sports Information By John Mesh The Hutchinson Blue Dragon golf team shot an 876 total, including an 8-under-par 280 first round and 1-under-par-287 in the third
Hutchinson Blue Dragon assistant women’s basketball coach Phil Anderson, seen cutting down a piece of the net following the 2023-2024 national championship victory in Casper, Wyo., announced his retirement. (Courtesy of HutchCC Sports Information) By John Mesh By Steve Carpenter Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director After Wednesday, Phil Anderson
CREDIT: Kansas State University College of Education Department of Educational Leadership By Kate Irelan In a press release, Hutchinson USD 308 announced that Deputy Superintendent Krystal Young received her doctorate in educational leadership from Kansas State University. Young’s research focused on teacher retention from the perspective of
