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Hutchinson Police Chief fires three officers, suspends fourth around February traffic stop
The Hutchinson Police Department this week fired three employees in connection with the handling of a February traffic stop involving an-off duty officer reported to be driving erratically. Another officer was suspended, one was exonerated of wrongdoing and action remains…
Marion County transfers ownership of historic building
Commissioners unanimously approved transferring the Bowron Building to the Marion Advancement Campaign Monday. The building needs a new roof and other repairs, but Marion economic development director Randy Collett hopes to have them done within six months. “Our history and…
Marion County announces new EMS director
Dave Owen was announced as the county commission’s choice for EMS director Monday. He is serving his final 30 days as EMS director in Morris County, which ends after Thanksgiving. “He’s well-known throughout EMS in this area,” county commissioner Kent…
Prominent longtime resident of Derby leaves legacy
The bronze sculptures displayed throughout Derby are a tangible legacy of how Charlie Hubbard touched the city. Getting the works in place was just one of his many passions, said Theresa Hearn, executive director of the Derby Community Foundation. There…
Yoder shopping center drawing new tenants
Downtown Yoder is experiencing a retail resurgence. In the past several months three new stores and a commercial office have opened in the Heritage Square strip center just off Main Street that had been largely empty for the past several…
Miami County to get new fuel island pumps system
A fuel island pump system that has served vehicles in all Miami County government departments for more than two decades will soon be replaced with a modern system. Miami County commissioners at their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 24, approved purchasing a…
MARC awards $3.1 million grant for road project in Louisburg
A $3.1 million federal grant to improve a one-mile stretch of South Metcalf Road in Louisburg is now in hand. Rob Roberts told fellow Miami County commissioners at their Wednesday, Oct. 24, study session that Mid-America Regional Council, the grant’s…
Ballpark design proposals due to city
Design proposals for the planned new Wichita multi-purpose ballpark were due at City Hall by Wednesday afternoon. After announcing it plans to build a new ballpark to replace Lawrence-Dumont Stadium earlier this year, the city put out a request for…
Hutchinson city manager, police chief discuss recent disciplinary action
In a room filled with law enforcement, dispatchers and media, Hutchinson Police Chief Jeffrey Hooper and City Manager John Deardoff held a press conference to discuss the recent events involving the Hutchinson Police Department. While few other details were given…
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