Tag: Reno County

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Hutchinson

RENO COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Working Smoke Alarms Credited with Saving Residents from Hutchinson House Fire

In Hutchinson, KS, a house fire early Friday morning was swiftly managed thanks to alert residents and operational smoke alarms. Firefighters battled significant flames, successfully rescuing two occupants. One person suffered smoke inhalation, while a firefighter was injured. The fire's cause is under investigation, highlighting the importance of working smoke detectors.

Kansas Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge

Randy Colin, a 30-year-old from Kansas, faced charges in Reno County court for attempted murder, aggravated domestic battery, and domestic battery. Court documents allege that on January 22, 2022, Colin attempted to kill Logan Mansur by smothering and strangling her.

Evergy announces two new 705 MW high-efficiency natural gas plants

Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 21, 2024 – Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today announced it will invest in two new...

Kansas Trooper Stops Camaro at 151 MPH During State Fair

A driver was arrested by a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper for reaching 151 miles per hour on Kansas 96 in Reno County during the Kansas State Fair. The driver, not identified, faces charges including DUI, a felony warrant, and traffic violations. This arrest reflects a pattern of high-speed incidents in Kansas despite efforts to address excessive speeding.

Reno County Firefighters Extinguish Rural House Fire Tuesday

Authorities in Reno County are investigating a rural Kansas house fire that occurred after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire units from Pretty Prairie, District 8, and District 9 responded to the residence on South Sandcreek Road, finding an abandoned structure, grass fires, and engulfed storage sheds. It took two hours to bring the fire under control, resulting in a total loss.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch partnership expands entrepreneurship program in Reno County

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch are collaborating to enhance entrepreneur support in Reno County. This partnership will introduce an Entrepreneur Navigator (E-Navigator) and facilitate connections among local entrepreneurs. The expanded services aim to create more job opportunities and improve the quality of life in the community, with plans for possible replication in other locations.

ACLU of Kansas intervenes on behalf of voters in multiple counties ahead of primary election

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector July 28, 2022 TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas has helped resolve...

Kansas Senator seeks dismissal of county health officers over COVID-19 vaccines for children

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector July 6, 2022 TOPEKA — Kansas Sen. Mark Steffen is calling for the top health...

Kansas County Showing What Wind Farms Haven’t Seen Much Before: Local Opposition

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service/KMUW Standing near the corner of his property in southeastern Reno County, Nick Egli...