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
Hutchinson Community College’s Haley Rogers scored two goals as the Blue Dragon women’s soccer defeated Coffeyville 3-0 Wednesday night at the Salthawk Soccer Complex in Hutchinson. (Blue Dragon Sports/HutchCC Sports Information). The No. 18-ranked Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer team shut out the Coffeyville Red Ravens
Performers from the Let's Sing Taylor live band make a surprise visit to the Swiftie's pub crawl at the Kansas State Fair on September 10. The group performed on the Grand Stand later the same evening. Left to right: Jason Wexler (keyboards) Madeline Burr (dancer)
A Wichita man led Reno County Sheriff’s deputies in a pursuit that progressed into a standoff on Sept. 11.
According to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, at 8 a.m. deputies attempted to stop a maroon 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe that was displaying a stolen tag out of Wichita in the area of 4th Street and Highway K61. The vehicle immediately fled and initiated a pursuit.
It exited K61 and traveled westbound on Avenue A.
Deputies were authorized to perform a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) to prevent the pursuit from going towards Hutchinson Middle School-7. TVI succeeded in the area of Avenue and Pershing Street, keeping the pursuit from reaching the school zone.
The vehicle continued to flee through yards, alleyways and sidewalks before crashing into the backyard of 1207 E. Ave. B.
The driver initiated a short standoff when he refused to comply with deputies and Hutchinson Police Department officers.
Chemical munitions and other less lethal options were used to subdue and take the driver, Robbie Lee Miller, 54, into custody.
Miller was booked into the Reno County Correction Facility on numerous charges including, felony flee and elude and two counts of felony inference. Miller was also charged with several drug crimes such as possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of paraphernalia. Additionally, he was booked for criminal damage to property, possession of stolen property, reckless driving, driving while suspended, illegal display and no insurance.
“We like to thank the Hutchinson Police Department and Reno County EMS for their assistance,” said the sheriff’s office in a press release.
The sheriff’s office added that no one has not yet been convicted of a crime and is presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person accused may be found guilty in a court of law. Charges may be amended at the at the discretion of the District Attorney and the courts.
A Wichita man led Reno County Sheriff’s deputies in a pursuit that progressed into a standoff on Sept. 11. According to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, at 8 a.m. deputies attempted to stop a maroon 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe that was displaying a stolen tag out of
CAPTION: Waymond Jordan Jr. By John Mesh Two upset victories and a school-record-tying performance have led to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Football Players of the Week honors for Hutchinson’s Waymond Jordan Jr., Highland’s Javen Augustus and Coffeyville’s Roan McCarthy. Running back Waymond Jordan Jr. had another
By Kate Irelan Back row: Chris Shank, Greg Lackey, Tim Lackey, Monte Cross Front row: Dr. Michael Green, Jessica Goering, Laura Meyer Dick CREDIT BUHLER USD 313 In the Buhler USD 313 revenue-neutral tax rate and budget hearing, estimates indicated a need to exceed the revenue-neutral tax
CAPTION: From left: Board Members Gleysha Mendez-Rosario, Tad Dower, Cheryl Thompson, 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 unanimously approved its budget for the 2024-2025 school year Monday evening at its
The Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening, according to an official press release issued by the Kansas State Fair.
After arriving at the scene, crews found a concession trailer that they initially believed suffered a small explosion.
Several people received minor injuries but refused medical transportation, and two people with more serious injuries received transportation to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.
The Hutchinson Fire Department’s Fire Marshal, in collaboration with Kansas State Fire Marshals, is currently investigating the cause of the incident.
“Kansas State Fair would like to thank our local responders: Hutchinson Fire Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Hutchinson/Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County EMS, and State of Kansas Fire Marshals Office,” the release read.
More news is expected to be released within the coming days.
The Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at a concession trailer in the south corridor of the Kansas State Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening, according to an official press release issued by the Kansas State Fair. After arriving at the scene, crews
Graphic from Grace Bible Church's Facebook page Grace Bible Church will have their annual Fall Fest on Sept. 11. “We’ve done the Fall Fest for years but when we started doing our Cinco de Mayo outreach event about four or five years ago, we moved the carnival
