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Rice County Community Foundation to Celebrate 30 Years in 2025

Tuesday, December 31

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Jan. 1, 2025, The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. This milestone represents three decades of giving, community building, and philanthropic efforts... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Monday, December 30

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The McPherson Opera House is thrilled to announce the start of the bidding process for our newly funded project, made possible by the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project offers a remarkable opportunity for... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend.Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd NEW STRAWN, Kan. — A New Strawn man was injured in a plane crash Saturday afternoon in Labette County.The Kansas Highway Patrol Said Michael Ribordy was attempting to land his small plane on a private grass strip off 21000 Road just east... Read More.

Fire Destroys Colony Church, Cause Might Be Criminal

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — A Thursday night fire has destroyed the Colony Community Church. The fire was reported at 7:43 PM Thursday, and units from several area departments responded, remaining on scene into the day Friday after it re-kindled.The Iola Register reports the... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Early Christmas Morning House Fire Report in Hutch

Wednesday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called out about 2 AM Christmas morning to the 700 block of East 10th on the report of a structure fire.Battalion Chief Chad Allen said on arrival crews didn't find anything visible on the outside, but... Read More.

Heartfelt Condolences as Search for Missing Reno County Man Concludes

Tuesday, December 24

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a missing Reno County man has sadly come to an end. The body of 80-year-old Gary Foster was found today near his home at Peace and Red Rock Roads between Abbyville and Arlington.The Reno... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Grants more than $48K to Reno County Projects

Monday, December 23

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Hutchinson Community Foundation’s UPLIFT 2024, the goals for the evening were to have fun and inspire.And with nearly 80 guests in attendance at the first-annual event on Nov. 12, a live performance from local musician... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Update on SILVER ALERT Search for Reno County Man

Sunday, December 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Gary Foster has not yet been located. Reno County Sheriff's Office asks that residents of the western region of Reno County check any and all buildings, cars, barns, and places anyone would go to take shelter. Also hunters and/or anyone else... Read More.