What’s a king without his queen? The same might be said for hotels – at least in Hutchinson. After purchasing and overhauling King Motel early last year, Rick and Kelly Bestul acquired Economy ...

Kelly Bestul, who runs motels in Hutchinson with her husband Rick, says the homeless problem is bigger than most people realize. "On a rural level, it is here," she said. "They tent in the summer.

Update: Fire officials in Hutchinson are looking for a cause after a motel fire Wednesday morning. Hutchinson fire officials say crews were called to the Budget Host Inn on West 4th Avenue at ...