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Salt City Jazz Band to Headline July Concerts in Summer Series

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 8, 2025) — The Salt City Jazz Band will take the stage this summer with three exciting performances as part of the Hutchinson Municipal Band’s 2025 Summer Concert Series: Tuesday, July 8 – 8:00 p.m., Recital Hall, Stringer Fine Arts Center ... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Tuesday, July 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday thirteen appointments to the following state boards, task force, and council. State Board of Technical Professions Purpose: To provide maximum protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kansas by assuring that the practice of... Read More.

KCC Approves Settlement Agreements Allowing Evergy to Recover Costs to Build Two Gas Plants and a Solar Facility

Tuesday, July 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — This afternoon, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved two settlement agreements which allow Evergy Kansas Central (EKC) to recover the cost of three new generation facilities intended to meet increasing electric demand and improve reliability. Last fall, the utility announced plans... Read More.

Festival of Remembrance Scheduled for August 15th at the 1861 Club

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 8, 2025) - The 24th annual Festival of Remembrance, a yearly fundraising auction to benefit Hospice & Homecare of Reno County, has been scheduled for 6 PM, Friday, August 15th at the 1861 Club. This night of fun includes silent and live... Read More.

Day 9, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, July 7

This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Kansas wheat farmers have been facing a challenging wheat harvest due to... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Bethany College Announces 2025 Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor Awards

Monday, July 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni & Athletic Hall of Honor Awards, celebrating the achievements and lifelong impact of outstanding alumni, coaches, and athletes. The event will take place on Friday, October 17 from 4–6pm at Lindquist Hall... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Final Vehicle Purchase for Sheriffs Office and Advances Construction Projects

Monday, July 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved the final vehicle purchase of 2025 for the Sheriff's Office Monday. Undersheriff James Bergstrom told Commissioners has been looking for a used vehicle that he would be using, with his current vehicle to be moved to a... Read More.

Update: Two Bodies Recovered from Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake

Friday, July 4

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — The bodies of two people who went missing on July 3 at Kanopolis Lake have been recovered. The Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office made an update on July 5 that the two missing from the boat accident at Kanopolis... Read More.

Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Friday, July 4

Two beloved central Kansas school staffers have passed away. Prairie Hills Middle School science teacher Victor Wilkinson died Wednesday evening after suffering a massive heart attack. Buhler USD Superintendent Cindy Couchman said in a statement Mr. Wilkinson was more than just an Educator, as he... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction for 2019 Correctional Officer Battery Case

Friday, July 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court Thursday reversed a Kansas Court of Appeals ruling vacating the conviction of Jason Gleason for battery of a state correctional officer in 2019 at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. A panel of the Court of Appeals had reversed the... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Remains of Woman Found in January

Friday, July 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman who was found January 2nd in the 1600 block of East First. Forensic analysis indicates the body is believed to be that of a Caucasian female, likely... Read More.