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Early Morning Fire in the Landfill

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 02:38 AM Hutchinson Fire crews were dispatched to the area of the landfill for a possible outside fire. First arriving fire crews confirmed a working fire in the ‘Pit” and began coordinating extinguishment with landfill personnel. The initial involved area... Read More.

Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

HESSTON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal has ruled Friday's fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall of Science and Arts to be accidental. However, damage from the fire that began in the space between the original wood ceiling and roof directly above... Read More.

Plea Entered in Pawnee County Burglary Case

LARNED, Kan. — A former Great Bend man pled no contest Monday in Pawnee County District Court to charges stemming from a September 2023 burglary south of Larned in which several items including a .45 caliber handgun was taken. As part of a plea agreement... Read More.

NCCC Academic Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

CHANUTE/OTTAWA, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) recognized outstanding Class of 2025 graduates during Academic Awards Ceremonies held on the Chanute and Ottawa campuses last week. Awards were given to outstanding graduates in each discipline or program, selected by the program director. Students who... Read More.

Preparing for Measles in McPherson County

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As of this release, there have been no reported measles (rubeola) cases in McPherson County. The McPherson County Health Department is investigating close contacts. Reno County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported a confirmed case... Read More.

Positive Measles Case Confirmed in Reno County Saturday

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 10, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Reno County Health Department are confirming a positive case of measles in a Reno County resident. Public Health officials are monitoring the case during their recovery. No additional... Read More.

HFD Responds to Garage Fire at 124 W. 9th

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 124 W 9th in Hutchinson at 4:25 p.m. Friday, May 9. According to a statement from the fire department, units found a garage heavily involved with fire upon arriving at the... Read More.