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Union Valley In Soft Lockdown Out of Abundance of Caution

UPDATE: The Soft Lockdown has been lifted at Union Valley Elementary. The nearby threat has been resolved. BUHLER, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - 8:08 a.m. - Union Valley has been informed of a nearby threat. In an abundance of caution, Union Valley is in... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kansas. On Dec. 18, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Leavenworth Police Department requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. At around... Read More.

Evacuation Area Change

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (December 18, 2025 6 p.m.) — At 5:45 P.M., the evacuation order area will change. Evacuation area will be from 82nd to the 6600 Blk of North Plum and 69th East of Plum to Lorraine. Residents South of the 6600 Plum will have... Read More.

Kansas State Fairgrounds Opens Emergency Horse Shelter Due to Wildfire

Hutchinson, Kan., December 18, 2025 –  Due to the wildfire north of Hutchinson, the Kansas State Fairgrounds is accepting horses only for temporary emergency shelter, effective immediately and until further notice. Horse owners needing shelter may bring animals to the Fairgrounds by entering through Gate 10. Upon... Read More.

Reno County Fire North of Hutchinson

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A grass fire has broken out in Reno County.  The fire is expected to move rapidly, and some evacuations have begun.  We will continue to update this post as information becomes available. Reno County Sheriff's Office - 1:16 p.m. - Sheriff’s... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy Available at Holiday Pop-Up Event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Holiday Taffy Drive-Thru is being hosted by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise and Information Booth, which sits next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain, has been turned into a festive... Read More.

One Dead After UPS Truck, Train Collided Near Burrton

BURRTON, Kan. (Dec. 16, 2025) — One person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon involving a BNSF train and a UPS delivery truck west of Burrton. The accident occurred just after 3 PM at Blanchard and Woodberry Roads, on the Reno-Harvey county line. ... Read More.