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Fatal Accident West of Larned Monday

By Lucky Kidd   LARNED, Kan. — A two-vehicle crash late Monday afternoon near Larned claimed the life of a Wichita woman and injured three others. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Brayden Smith of Larned was westbound on K-156 about five miles... Read More.

Fatal Wreck East of Sterling Sunday Night

By Lucky Kidd   RICE COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and another injured in a two vehicle crash Sunday in southeast Rice County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a vehicle driven by Skyler Warren of Great Bend was northbound on K-14 about four miles east... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

By the Kansas Department of Labor   IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.

Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

By Reno County Kansas    RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

By the Kansas Office of the Governor   TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

By Lucky Kidd   LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court. According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.