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KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime analysisThe 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 25, 2025) – At their meeting Wednesday morning, , the Reno County Board of Commissioners tackled a range of important issues, from fostering residential growth to updating on county operations and cautioning residents about storm-related scams.The Commissioners approved a development agreement... Read More.

Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - On June 24th, 2025, at approximately 01:43, a male inmate housed at the Reno County Correctional Facility was found unresponsive during routine safety checks by correctional staff.Jail Personnel and emergency responders were immediately notified. Despite efforts by on-site... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Policy

Tuesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 23, 2025) - At the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening, the board discussed a proposed cell phone policy, which would be included in the student handbook if adopted. For elementary schools, the policy would remain unchanged:... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board.Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

The Historic Fox Theatre Announces Opening Act for 2025–2026 Live Season

Monday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — The Historic Fox Theatre is thrilled to reveal the opening act of its highly anticipated 2025–2026 Live Season: Home Free – The Jukebox Tour will kick off the Fox’s 94th season of entertainment on October 19, 2025.Known for... Read More.

USDA to Survey Cattle Operations

Friday, June 20

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed the July cattle survey to about 18,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. This is the first July cattle survey mailed... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers a 2-Mill Property Tax Increase

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 17, 2025) -The Hutchinson City Council is currently deliberating a significant proposal for the 2026 budget: a 2-mill increase in property taxes. This proposed adjustment is to address a substantial surge in overhead costs, primarily driven by persistent inflationary pressures that... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Warns Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Illegal Contractors

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 18, 2025) –Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Recent storms on June 17 produced hail in Butler, Cowley, McPherson, Rice, Sedgwick and Sumner... Read More.

South American Millers Forge Deeper Connections with Kansas Wheat Producers During USW Trade Team Mission.

Wednesday, June 18

The best trade relationships start in the cab of a combine during the Kansas wheat harvest, at least according to a team of South American millers who stopped by the field as part of a jam-packed trade team mission to Kansas on June 13.“The... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.