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August 8, 2025
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Former Nickerson coach arrested on sex crimes charges
Ryan Stoecklein, a fairly well-known name among sports fans in Reno County, is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a child under 18 and attempted unlawful sexual relations. The former Nickerson School District employee was arrested on Wednesday according to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office.
Stoecklein was a coach
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Hutchinson Police Identify Remains of Missing Woman Found in January
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department has identified human remains found in January as those of a woman who had been missing since July 2024.
Police identified the remains as 57-year-old Kimberly Dawn Barnes through dental record comparison. Barnes, who grew up in McPherson, had been reported missing in July
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Hutchinson Obituaries
Hutchinson Obituaries Barclay, Thomas D. “Tom” Deck, Robert L Dick, Robert A Hoefer, Betty Ann Mayfield, Virginia “Ginger” McGinn-Steffen, Nancy Ann Charles’ Obituary Ray, Sean A. Swanson, Ryan Christopher Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
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Area police logs
Reno County Daily Jail Log - August 7, 2025 12:26 PM - MEHKI J. FORD, Black male, age 23, 120 W 14th Ave, arrested for Failure to Appear; Pre Trial: No Drivers License (multiple warrants). 3:03 PM - MICHAEL MATTOX, White male, age 37, 401 Cloverdale, arrested for
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Cosmosphere Opens Applications for Inaugural Student Advisory Board
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere, an international science education center and space museum, is accepting applications for its inaugural Student Advisory Board for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will include students representing every high school in Reno County and aims to bring youth voices into the museum’s ongoing work, according
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Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $55,757 in Annual School Supply Drive
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department raised $55,757.43 during its 2025 School Supply Drive to benefit area students, Fire Chief Steven R. Beer announced Tuesday. The three-day drive, held Aug. 1-3, collected donations at multiple locations including 30th Street Dillons, 5th Street Dillons and Walmart. The fire department
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Hutchinson Community College Recognizes Two Students as Distinguished Dragons
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has named two students as Distinguished Dragons, recognizing their academic excellence and contributions to campus life. Julen Wannamaker, an accounting student from Hutchinson, was selected for his outstanding academic performance and leadership roles. Wannamaker serves as a student worker in the HutchCC Athletics Department and
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Events
Hutchinson First Responders Unite for National Night Out Community Event
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department, Hutchinson Police Department and Reno County Emergency Medical Services will host a joint community event Aug. 5 from 6-8 p.m. as part of the national National Night Out celebration. The free family event will take place behind Salt City Brewing Company on the
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Christian comedian Tim Hawkins to perform at Fox Theatre
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Popular Christian comedian and musician Tim Hawkins will bring his family-friendly comedy show to the Fox Theatre, with tickets going on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. Hawkins, known for viral comedy songs including “Yoga Pants” and “A Homeschool Family,” has built a following through his observational humor
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Historic Fox Theatre Continues Entertainment Legacy in Downtown Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, which opened June 8, 1931, continues to serve as a regional center for performing arts and film in downtown Hutchinson. Designed by the Boller Brothers, the theatre is considered one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the Central United States. The
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Community Event to Address Food Insecurity in Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A community discussion on food insecurity in Reno County will be held Aug. 11 at the HRMC Pavilion as part of the First Course initiative. The lunch event, scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. at 1701 E 23rd Ave., will feature a presentation by Jason Probst, Extension
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Reno County Farm Tours, Farm-to-Table Dinner Set for August Weekend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County K-State Research and Extension will host a weekend of farm tours followed by a farm-to-table dinner Aug. 22-24, featuring five local agricultural operations. The event, presented in partnership with Sandhills Brewing, will take participants on tours of Reno County farms where they can meet producers, learn
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Sports
Hutchinson Hospital to host Veterans Golf Classic Sept. 26
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System will host its second annual Veterans Golf Classic on Sept. 26 at Carey Park Golf Course, with proceeds supporting veteran-focused programs in the local community. The tournament will feature a four-person scramble format with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The event serves as
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Politics
Ron Estes weekly update
August 3, 2025
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Tracey Mann: Serving the BIG FIRST of Kansas - August 4, 2025
From the office of Rep. Tracey Mann
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Jerry Moran: Kansas Common Sense
August 4, 2025
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Derek’s Docket, August 4, 2025
From the Office of Rep. Derek Schmidt
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Davids Pushes Back on Trump Administration Cuts, Promotes Kansas Agriculture
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Rep. Sharice Davids is mounting opposition to what she calls harmful cuts by the Trump administration while promoting initiatives to support Kansas farmers and families.
The Democratic congresswoman has launched a multi-front campaign criticizing federal funding reductions that she says threaten cancer research, firefighting resources and early
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Kansan to Kansan
WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2025
From the office of Gov. Laura Kelly
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A Doctor’s Note, August 1, 2025
Form the desk of Sen. Roger Marshall
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Opinion
Opinion: The battle never ends; it’s not supposed to
by Mark McCormick, KLC Journal
August 5, 2025
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Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Corn sweat and August
Greg Doering, Flint Hills
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US news
August 8 2025
New Census?; Fewer DOJ Environmental Cases; OpenAI Launches GPT-5; Gaza Takeover; India Halts US Arms Buying
Greg Loving
August 7 2025
Trump-Putin summit; Lilly obesity pill; MAGA antitrust?; NASA moon nuclear reactor; Japan auto makers
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August 6 2025
Tariffs; Detroit reverses course; Humans and Neanderthals; AI interview outrage; NFL buys ESPN stake
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August 5 2025
Redistricting war; How to beat NIMBY; Grand jury probes ‘Russiagate’; YouTube glamorizes trades; China launches mega-dam
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August 4 2025
Trump Fires BLS Chief; Corporate Tax Windfall; Democrats Flee TX, Governor Threatens Ouster; Navy Struggles Maintaining Ships; China Squeezes Defense
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August 1 2025
Risky VA PTSD Treatment; Tech Giants’ AI Spending; Trump Targets China Transshipments; Student Loan Interest Resumes; US Envoy to Gaza
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🌾KS news
Shop Kansas Farms attends Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C.
Between alternating views of the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument on the National Mall, Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) offered a taste of Kansas-crafted foods to visitors at the inaugural Great American Farmers Market in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 3-8. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted
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KS - August 7 2025
Transmission Line Loan Pulled; Attorney Named to Court; Supreme Court Battle; Kansas Best for Driving; Fifth-Grader Wins Golf
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KS - August 6 2025
Wichita Cartel Raid; Airport Expansion Plan; Late-Season Wheat; Gun in Bathroom; Topeka History Tales
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KS - August 4 2025
Wichita Housing Shortage; USDA Moves Jobs; Building Collapse Kills One; KPERS Reports Returns; Hot Weather Returns
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KS - August 1 2025
Fatal D.C. Crash; Kelly’s Water Priority; Mann Runs for AG Again; Wildfire Smoke Impacts; Ted Lasso Wraps in KC
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