Thursday May 23 | Gazette-Bulletin
Pilot car rams into parked truck
While setting dates to work on the budget, Marion County Commission set a goal of reducing property taxes by about three mills, or 4.4 percent.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Officials: Process for code falls short
When the Hutchinson City Council adopted the International Property Maintenance Code two years ago, it directed that enforcement be based solely on citizen complaints.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Prairie View Inc. to close doors on June 30 because of finances
Prairie View Inc., which offers support services for mental health and addiction, is closing its doors this summer.
Kan. deputy accused of sexual contact with inmate
A deputy at a central Kansas jail is accused of having illegal sexual relations with a female inmate and bribing or intimidating two others.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
County approves measure on sale of methane gas
The Reno County Commission approved a memorandum of understanding under which it agreed not to negotiate the sale of methane from the county landfill for 120 days while Kansas Ethanol explores the feasibility and profitability of installing equipment to clean, compress and transport the methane to its plant in Rice County via pipeline.
Jury selection begins Monday in murder trial of police instructor
The Wichita Eagle reports that Brett Seacat is charged with first-degree murder in the April 2011 death of 34-year-old Vashti Seacat.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Hutchinson photographer's blog is 'to die for'
Each week, Hutchinson News reporters find pieces of news while working on producing daily news stories.
Bondsman Accused of Sex Crimes
A Hutchinson bail bondsman will stand trial on charges that he sought sex from women in exchange for bonding them out of jail.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Wednesday, 1 a.m. - A 43-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested in the 600 block of North Jefferson for driving while suspended, no insurance and illegal display of tag.
Rodeo draws thousands to town of less than 100 people
The 51st annual Abbyville rodeo is scheduled for this weekend. It draws thousands of contestants and spectators to the Reno County town of 87 residents.
New Human Trafficking Charges Filed Against Former Hutchinson Bondsman
The two new counts of aggravated human trafficking were filed Friday in Reno County District Court against Dwight Jurgens, 66.
Residents fear stray gunfire near river
It's only a matter of time before someone is hit by a stray bullet while enjoying the Arkansas River bed south of Ellinwood, local resident Tom Komarek told the Barton County Commission Monday morning.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Man charged with raping girl appears in court
A Hutchinson man appeared Monday in Reno County court on formal charges alleging he raped and molested a 12-year-old girl in February or March at a Hutchinson residence.
Report: US winter wheat production forecast down
In this May 1, 2013, photo Kansas farmer Ben McClure, a farmer from Hugoton, Kan., examines a wheat stalk in a Reno County wheat field.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Wednesday, 12:02 a.m. - A 26-year-old Hutchinson woman was arrested in the 200 block of West First for failure to appear.
Firefighter Accused Of Setting Fires Hires Attorney
A former volunteer Reno County firefighter charged with 14 counts of arson has hired an attorney, and therefore did not have to make his first appearance Friday in court.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Last-ditch effort doesn't hold off man's sentencing
A Hutchinson man convicted in a spree of burglaries last summer made a last-ditch effort Friday to delay his sentencing, maintaining his innocence and suggesting his brother was the one responsible for the crimes.
Blowing snow closes I-70 west of Goodland
More than two feet of snow has fallen in parts of northwestern Colorado, and northwest Kansas has widespread reports of several inches of snow.
Nickerson residents vote down reviving police department
Voters in the south-central Kansas town of Nickerson have said no to starting a full-time police department.
Kansas Firefighter Charged with Setting Fires
April 30--A volunteer Reno County firefighter accused of setting more than a dozen grass fires last fall -- including three in one day -- has been arrested and charged with 14 felony counts of arson.