Medical Center receives $10 million bequest
(AP) — A former dean at the University of Kansas Medical Center and her husband left a $10 million gift to the medical center and university libraries when they died last year. The university’s...
View ArticleSenate Committee OKs NBAF Funding
Today, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security...
View ArticleJudge Sets Motions Deadline In Jordon LeShore Case
During a Pre-trial hearing Friday for one of six defendant’s charged with attempted murder and other felonies, Judge Tim Chambers set a motion deadline in the case. Jordon LeShore is charged with...
View ArticleUnemployment Rates Drop Some In The Area
The Hutchinson and Reno County unemployment rates dropped some in the month of June according to the latest numbers released by the Kansas Department of Labor. The numbers show the rate for Hutchinson...
View ArticlePublic Health Advisories, Warnings Concerning Blue-Green Algae in Kansas Waters
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment samples public bodies of water for blue-green algae on a regular basis this time of year. Based upon the latest sampling results, a warning is now in...
View ArticleJudge Grants Continuance In Kidnapping Case
The kidnapping case against a former Nickerson man has been pending for nearly two years now and Judge Tim Chambers Friday agreed to a continuance again for the trial of Zachary Lawson which was...
View ArticleHere Is Your 7-Day Forecast For Hutchinson And South Central Kansas
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast over the entire area on Sunday. Some of the storms across central Kansas could be severe in the afternoon and evening. ———- Here Is Your 7-Day Forecast For...
View ArticleWoman’s Six Flags roller coaster death probed
(AP) — Investigators are still trying to determine if a woman who died while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park in North Texas fell from the ride dubbed the tallest steel-hybrid...
View ArticleConsumers Warning: Scams Related to Affordable Care Act
Two Kansas State University professors are warning about fraudsters that are poised to take advantage of widespread confusion over the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Beginning Oct. 1,...
View ArticleMichelin Tire Recall
Michelin is voluntarily recalling 100,000 tires after a retailer discovered that some had holes and quickly deflated. The recall affects certain sizes of Michelin’s LTX M/S 2, X Radial LT2 and Latitude...
View ArticleUS Supreme Court decision threatens Kansas sentences
AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision that found juries should have the final say on facts triggering mandatory minimum sentences could impact “hard 50″ cases now on appeal in Kansas, Sedgwick County...
View Article3rd man charged in theft from sheriff’s vehicles
(AP) — A third man has been charged with stealing weapons from Sedgwick County sheriff’s vehicles. Sedgwick County District Attorney spokesman Dan Dillon said in an email that 21-year-old Erick Dean...
View ArticleDole Birthday party today
(AP) — Residents are being invited to the University of Kansas in Lawrence to help mark the 90th birthday of former Sen. Bob Dole and celebrate his life of public service. The event Monday will be...
View ArticleBrownback on China Trade Mission Trip
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman and Kansas Secretary of Commerce Pat George concluded a week-long trade mission that took them to multiple regions of China...
View ArticleSuspect In Aggravated Robbery Case Scheduled For New New Trial Tuesday
The Hutchinson man whose case was ordered back to District Court will face a second jury on Tuesday, at least as it stands now. Douglas Plummer was convicted of aggravated robbery and the Supreme...
View ArticlePreliminary Hearing for Hutch Man Charged After County Accident Continued
The preliminary hearing for a man charged crimes after an accident in the county back in March was continued until a later date. Tanner Nicks was arrested after Dawson Harris was taken to a Wichita...
View ArticleMan Busted For Stealing From Local Business
A 40-year-old Hutchinson man is jailed on a 16-thousand dollar bond after he was arrested for forgery, criminal use of a financial card, interference with law enforcement, theft. Two counts of theft...
View ArticleKansas State Fair Carnival Wristbands At Pre-Fair Prices Ends Soon
You have just over one week to save on carnival wristbands for the 2013 Fair. Now through July 31, you can purchase your wristband for just $18, a savings of $7 off the regular price. Wristbands can...
View ArticleHutch Women Arrested After Shooting Incident
A 29-year-old Hutchinson woman is expected back in court Wednesday after she was arrested over the weekend for charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal discharge of a...
View ArticleNewest Kansas Lottery Millionaire from Osawatomie
43-year-old Nelson Worley of Osawatomie matched the first five numbers in Powerball and won $1,000,000! The winning numbers in the July 20 Powerball drawing were 14-25-27-38-58 Powerball 6. Had Worley...
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