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AAA: What a Difference a Year Makes

By Andrew Gross, AAA News   WASHINGTON, D.C. — The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year.  Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable.  The national average for a gallon of gas... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Injured Saturday in Motorcycle Accident

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – A Hutchinson woman was injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening in Stafford County.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Sherri Renee Landes was a passenger on a motorcycle traveling southbound on NE 40th Avenue approximately 12 ½ miles north of... Read More.

Three Reno County Deaths Involving Kratom in Six Months

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2021. In the last 6 months there have been 3 deaths involving Kratom in Reno County. “Kratom” commonly refers to an herbal substance that can produce Read More.

Suspect Arrested in Drive-by-Shooting Case in South Hutchinson

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by-shooting that took place late Monday afternoon in South Hutchinson. According to South Hutchinson Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody late Wednesday in South Dakota. Officers responded Monday in reference... Read More.

Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Workers in Wichita Vote to Strike

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) – Workers at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita voted Wednesday to reject the company’s contract offer and go on strike. The four-year contract proposal included an average wage increase of 4% per year, along with annual bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments. The proposed contract... Read More.

Royals Win Thriller in Quantraro’s Return to the Trop

By: Joey Johnston, Kansas City Royals   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (mlb.com/royals) - In a season of mostly forgettable results, the Royals had a victory to remember Thursday night at Tropicana Field. Against the Rays, the best team in baseball and a near-unstoppable force at home, Kansas City... Read More.

Thursday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Weekend Schedule

Below are Thursday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and weekend schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and Sunflower Baseball League: KCLB McPherson Pipeliners 4, Valley Center Mud Daubers 14 SCL Derby Twins 5, Haysville Aviators 2 Newton Sluggin Rebels Hutchinson Monarchs PPD Great Bend BatCats 12, Kansas Cannons 4   Friday KCLB Park City Rangers... Read More.