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Kansas Highway Patrol Update on Reno County Employee Crash Wednesday

Wednesday, August 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A single vehicle accident over the noon hour Wednesday west of Pretty Prairie resulted in three serious injuries and one fatality of Reno County Public Works employees. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Melvin Hoyle... Read More.

Tragic Accident Results in Three Serious Injuries and One Fatality to Reno County Public Works Department Employees

Wednesday, August 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County released a statement that a single-vehicle accident involving a Reno County Public Works Department vehicle occurred today, resulting in one fatality of an employee and serious injuries of three other employees. The accident, which occurred northwest of Pretty Prairie... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Walton, Harvey County

Wednesday, August 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment WALTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Walton public water supply system located in Harvey County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Three Salina Realtors Join Forces with McCurdy Real Estate and Auction to Enhance Services

Wednesday, August 14

By McCurdy Real Estate and Auction SALINA, Kan. — Three of Salina's most respected real estate professionals have joined a leading auction company, McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, bringing enhanced real estate auction services to Central Kansas. This collaboration marks an exciting development for buyers... Read More.

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond to Sedgwick Elementary School for Freon Leak in HVAC System; No Injuries Reported

Wednesday, August 14

SEDGWICK, Kan. — Multiple agencies responded to a HazMat scene at the Sedgwick Elementary School on west 4th this afternoon. Newton Fire/EMS responded at approximately 1:30 PM for a reported structure fire but didn't find one upon arrival. However, a Freon leak in... Read More.

Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — A felony charge was filed Monday afternoon in Marion County District Court against former Marion Police Gideon Cody stemming from an investigation into the August 2023 raid on the Marion County Record.The complaint filed by Riley County Attorney Barry... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning.The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Alert: Five County Overdoses, One Fatality in 24 Hours

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Health Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has sent out a Health Alert to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses.There were five overdoses within a 24-hour period, one of which was fatal.... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced.After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Quilts of Valor Presented to Five Reno County Veterans

Sunday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Friday's monthly KS4 Vets luncheon meeting at Hutchinson Community College featured a presentation of Quilts of Valor to five Reno County Veterans.The Quilts of Valor Foundation mission is "to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Administrator to Resign

Friday, August 9

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital administrator Larry Van Der Wege announced his resignation Friday after 26 years at the hospital, having served about 17 as administrator. Department managers were notified of his decision earlier in the day, after which an email... Read More.