By Michael Glenn The City of Hutchinson, combined with Reno County, the City of South Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Housing Commission announced a new housing survey taking place throughout the next month. Housing Coordinator Carissa Paxton said the organizations had 10 separate meetings to discuss housing and
CAPTION: Solomon Butler competing at the Inter-Allied Games in 1919 CREDIT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS By Gina Long Local athletic icon and entrepreneur Solomon Butler will take center stage at the Hutchinson Public Library on Wed., July 24, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1, formerly
CAPTION: From left: Commissioners John Whitesel, Ron Hirst, Daniel Friesen, Randy Parks and Don Bogner CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Gina Long Community Corrections budget and policy changes, and a conditional permit for a new structure at the corner of K-14 and Parallel Rd. form the bulk
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A Hutchinson man was arrested yesterday following a pursuit that resulted in a two-vehicle collision.
According to Hutchinson Police Department (HPD), at approximately 3:20 p.m. agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M. Smith, 36, near 11th Ave. and Severance Street.
Before they were able to make contact, Smith left the area in a vehicle and fled HPD. Officers did not pursue Smith at that time due to Smith’s history of fleeing from law enforcement.
Smith was later located walking near 12th Ave. and Milcon Street.
Smith was reportedly armed with a handgun and fled from officers on foot. Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) located Smith after he got back in his vehicle and fled the area. A pursuit ensued at that time.
At approximately 3:48 p.m., Smith ran a stop sign at 4th Ave. and Maple Street striking another vehicle that was occupied by one person. He then fled on foot, and while doing so fired a shot from his handgun.
HPD stated it is believed that Smith was not firing the handgun at pursuing officers. Smith was taken into custody a short time later.
One citizen suffered minor injuries from the crash caused by Smith. No officers were injured.
Smith was arrested for Felony Flee and Elude, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Battery, Felony Interference with Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Reckless Driving, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, and Three Felony Warrants.
The KHP is the lead agency on the crash investigation and HPD is the lead agency on the criminal investigation.
Smith is being held with no bond at this time.
All defendants are innocent unless they are found guilty in court. Please direct any questions regarding this case to the Office of the District Attorney at 620-694-2715.
CAPTION: CREDIT HPD A Hutchinson man was arrested yesterday following a pursuit that resulted in a two-vehicle collision. According to Hutchinson Police Department (HPD), at approximately 3:20 p.m. agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M.
CAPTION: From left: Board Members Gleysha Mendez-Rosario, Tad Dower, Cheryl Thompson, Vice President Darcie Canfield-Riggs, Valarie Gibson-Smith, Lance Patterson and President Laura Corey. CREDIT USD 308 By Michael Glenn The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved a classified salary raise of $575,000 at the regular board
CAPTION: Reno County Commissioners John Whitesel, left, Ron Hirst, Randy Parks, Don Bogner and Daniel Friesen. CREDIT SANDRA MILBURN/RENO COUNTY By Michael Glenn Reno County announced that it will hold two more meetings in rural Reno County to discuss the potential zoning of the entire county as
CAPTION: Buhler High School 2024 graduate Ashlynn Adcock competed for the Kansas team in the Kansas vs. Oklahoma Girls All-Star Match Saturday night at Friends University in Wichita. CREDIT BHS GIRLS SOCCER By John Mesh Buhler High School 2024 graduate Ashlynn Adcock competed for the Kansas
CAPTION: Candidate for Reno County Commission District 3 Garth Strand speaks at the Reno County Democrats' Ice Cream Social event Sunday afternoon. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn Democratic Candidates running for election in Reno County introduced themselves at the Reno County Democrats Ice Cream
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I admit it.
I am a little terrified.
Sometimes I am a lot terrified.
Michael and I are going to present at Talk20 Hutch on Friday evening.
For those of you who have not experienced this reverent, wild, touching, and occasionally comic presentation from everyday Reno County residents about their extraordinary experiences, lives, projects and passions, you are truly missing something special.
Talk20 Hutch took flight in the Hutchinson Public Library’s auditorium in January 2014. Kari Mailloux brought the concept from South Carolina, and with the late Patsy Terrell’s assistance, It has since expanded to the main floor. Pre-Covid, around 400 people showed up in January and July to hear remarkable stories from remarkable people, our neighbors. During Covid, the event was held virtually with the assistance of the Wool Market & DIY School. Attendance is returning to pre-pandemic levels, much like we have seen at concerts and movies.
The event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube for those who prefer to watch virtually.
The concept is simple enough: presenters discuss twenty visuals on slides for 20 seconds each — 400 seconds.
It sounds easy enough, right?
As I agonized over putting together the slide deck two weeks ago, I first thought I didn’t have enough descriptive material before realizing that I either needed to combine pictures or leave them out completely.
This week, I will be writing the accompanying narration.
Michael is a natural at extemporaneous speaking, but I don’t think he has worked within this format before. We will have to practice. And it will be a challenge to balance a light-hearted tone with the serious nature of our journalistic work and the event’s grace and decorum.
Please come and wish us luck, or at least tune in virtually.
Talk20Hutch begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26, on the main floor at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St. Doors open at 6:30. The event will be live-streamed on the Talk20Hutch Facebook page and its YouTube channel.
So, if I seem a little distracted this week, I’ll be thinking about talking in front of a room full of people about The Hutchinson Tribune’s history and future.
Nine more presenters are probably thinking about the same thing tonight as I am writing this editorial.
I hope you will join us.
Gina Long is the editor of The Hutchinson Tribune and can be reached at glong@hutchtribune.com
I admit it. I am a little terrified. Sometimes I am a lot terrified. Michael and I are going to present at Talk20 Hutch on Friday evening. For those of you who have not experienced this reverent, wild, touching, and occasionally comic presentation from everyday Reno County residents about
