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McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

Monday, December 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday denied a request to allow liquor sales during a Battle of the Bands event in February at the 4-H Building. While Commissioners didn't have an objection to the event itself, a fundraiser for All Schools Day,... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Monday, December 22

Williams says fire department should still be called in most instances MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the holiday season brings decorated homes, busy kitchens and cold-weather equipment use, a Kansas Forest Service official is urging residents and producers to take a closer look at fire... Read More.

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

Sunday, December 21

(December 21, 2025) — Four people have died over the weekend in traffic accidents around Kansas as of Sunday morning. Friday evening, a 77-year-old Riley man, Thomas McHugh, was crossing US 77 near the US 24 junction on the north edge of Riley, northwest of... Read More.

President Trump Announces Disaster Aid for 16 Kansas Counties from July Storms

Sunday, December 21

President Donald Trump informed US Senator Roger Marshall late Friday $5.7 million in disaster assistance has been approved for 16 Kansas counties impacted by a combination of Severe thunderstorms, straight line winds and flooding that occurred July 17-22. Counties included in the federal disaster... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Early Sunday Shooting in Kingman County

Sunday, December 21

NORWICH, Kan. — One person is dead, and another injured after an early Sunday morning shooting in Norwich in far southeast Kingman County. Kingman County Undersheriff Travis Sowers said deputies were called to the 300 block of South Somerset, where on arrival emergency crew found... Read More.

School Bus Heading to Little River Involved in Crash Near Salina

Saturday, December 20

SALINA, Kan. — A bus carrying members of the Wakefield High School basketball teams to games Friday night in Little River was involved in a crash near Salina while en-route. The crash occurred just after 3:30 p.m. near the I-70/135 interchange where the USD 379... Read More.

One Displaced, No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Saturday, December 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7:10 a.m. Saturday at the 800 block of North Plum. First arriving fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the attic of the home and made an aggressive fire attack in the... Read More.

Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Friday, December 19

SALINA, Kan. — City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Patrick Hoffman as the new City Attorney. Mr. Hoffman is a Salina resident and brings over 15 years of municipal law experience to the City of Salina. He served as County Counselor for Reno and Barton... Read More.

Salvation Army Christmas Campaign Nears End, Still Needs Help to Reach Red Kettle Goal

Friday, December 19

HUTCHISON, Kan. – While generous donations have provided food, toys, clothing, blankets, and stocking stuffers, The Salvation Army of Hutchinson still needs the community's help to reach its annual Christmas campaign goal. The campaign runs until January 31, but a significant portion of the $300,000... Read More.

HFD Provides Update on Thursday’s Fire

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - Crews remain on scene working small hot spots and tree fires. Fire weather is very high again today and crews are making sure we do not get a new start from this fire. Damage assessment is ongoing however... Read More.

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

Friday, December 19

ELBING, Kan. — According to KAKE News, there was also a bomb threat this morning at Berean Academy in Elbing. Berean is a K-12 school located about 12 miles east of Newton, just inside Butler County. The threat was reported just after 8... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

President Trump Announces Disaster Aid for 16 Kansas Counties from July Storms

One Dead, One Injured in Early Sunday Shooting in Kingman County

School Bus Heading to Little River Involved in Crash Near Salina

One Displaced, No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Salvation Army Christmas Campaign Nears End, Still Needs Help to Reach Red Kettle Goal

HFD Provides Update on Thursday’s Fire

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

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