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Death Investigation: Man Found on Elk County School Property Identified

Wednesday, September 23

LONGTON, Kan. — Authorities have identified a man found dead Tuesday afternoon on Elk Valley USD 283 school property as Jason Barrager, 50, of Independence. School personnel discovered Barrager around 2 p.m. Sept. 22 and immediately notified local law enforcement. The Elk County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Local P.E.O. Chapters to Participate in “Walk Today for Women Tomorrow”

Wednesday, September 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Local members of P.E.O. will participate in Walk Today for Women Tomorrow on Saturday, September 26, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Avenue A Park in Hutchinson. The walk is part of a P.E.O. initiative celebrating the organization's mission to motivate, educate and... Read More.

FAFSA Form Now Open for Federal Student Aid Package

Wednesday, September 23

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and available to the public, marking the earliest launch in the program’s history for the second year in a row. According to the Trump... Read More.

Chip Sealing Work on Portions of Main Street in McPherson

Wednesday, September 23

A traffic alert for drivers, as the City of McPherson continues chip sealing work downtown. Portions of Main Street from Kansas to 1st Street are still closed for maintenance. The city asks drivers to plan ahead and seek alternate routes. The work should be completed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards more than $310K in Grants

Wednesday, September 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $311,779 to 31 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of 2026. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County Endowment serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno... Read More.

K-State Salina Students Take Aircraft from Hangar to Museum

Wednesday, September 23

Visitors who travel to Salina's Garage Automotive Museum this fall will no doubt be impressed with the collection of red vehicles for the museum's "Red Hot Rides" exhibit, which includes one 1950 Piper Pacer. Until this month, the aircraft has been a mainstay in... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Methamphetamine Overdose

Tuesday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - In March 2026, the Hutchinson Police Department investigated a fatal overdose. The case was assigned to the Special Operations Unit, which initiated an investigation and identified Jeffery Primeaux Jr., age 46 of Hutchinson, as the suspect in the alleged illegal distribution... Read More.

Three Seriously Injured After Pickup Strikes Buggy in Bourbon County

Tuesday, September 22

BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. — Three people were seriously injured Monday when a pickup struck an Amish buggy on K-7 in Bourbon County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened Sept. 21 at milepost 72.3. A GMC Sierra and the buggy were both traveling... Read More.

105 Kansas Counties, One Big Opportunity: Baker University Launches Statewide Scholarship Program

Tuesday, September 22

New Baker 105 initiative will seek talented students across Kansas, offering at least one qualified student from every county a full-tuition scholarship BALDWIN CITY, Kan. (Sept. 22, 2026) – Baker University, a premier private university rooted in liberal arts education and academic excellence, is launching... Read More.

Prairie Hills Middle School Special Education Teacher Kathryn Blake Receives Classroom Hero Award

Tuesday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio and community partners are excited to bring back the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union, for the 2026-2027 school year. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this month’s Classroom Hero Award recipient as Prairie Hills Middle... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Tables Flock Camera Issue

Tuesday, September 22

The cameras remain in place and the conversation continues on whether to keep Flock cameras operational. Lindsborg residents gathered in City Hall on Monday to voice their concerns against the extension and or expansion of the Flock Safety camera system. Lindsborg currently has three automatic... Read More.

The Leader’s Lunchroom: October Session

Tuesday, September 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community members to attend the October session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and courageous action. The October... Read More.