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Buhler USD 313 Holds Staff Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, August 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7. Awards announced included the Friend of Education Award, Rise Award, Years of Service and Retiree Recognition. (Information from Cindy Couchman, USD 313 Superintendent of Schools) The Friend of Education Award was... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio to Broadcast Andale High School Football and Basketball Games

Friday, August 8

ANDALE, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce that it will be the new home for Andale Indians Football and Boys & Girls Basketball games. All high school football and basketball games will be broadcasted on the Andale Channel on the Ad Astra... Read More.

New Partnership in Respiratory Care Will Better Serve the Reeds of the Region

Friday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) and Barton Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new partnership aimed at expanding access to respiratory care education and addressing a growing workforce need in central Kansas. Through this agreement, students from Barton will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.

Emergency Crews Rescue Man Trapped in Grain Bin Near Iola

Friday, August 8

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Emergency crews rescued a 67-year-old man from a grain bin last night about nine miles northeast of Iola. According to a release early this morning from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, Emergency units were dispatched at 7:45 PM to Bernsten Farms... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break

Thursday, August 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews are working on a main break in the west easement of Odell Street between Zarah Drive and Cheyenne Drive. Minimal disruptions to service may occur. Please be careful and attentive when driving in these areas. The City apologizes for... Read More.

Fort Scott Fire Department Announces 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Thursday, August 7

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Fort Scott Fire Department has announced their 2nd annual 9/11 memorial stair climb will take place Saturday, Sept. 6 at Fort School High School Football Stadium. Registration opens at 8 with the event to start at 9, with options for a... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Identify Body Found in January 2025 as Missing Woman

Thursday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police have released the identity of a body found on January 2, 2025, as that of a missing woman. Dental records were used to identify her as that of Kimberly Dawn Barnes. Barnes, who grew up in McPherson, had been... Read More.

Join the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament in Salina

Wednesday, August 6

Get ready for the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Great Life Golf & Fitness in Salina, beginning at noon. Organizer of the event Rob VanDeCreek shared that over the past 21 years, the tournament has raised over $69,000... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Wednesday, August 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Wednesday, August 6

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement. Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.