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Friday Chase Leads to Arrest of Florida Woman on Forgery and Theft Charges

Monday, October 13

ABILENE, Kan. — A Florida woman is in custody after allegedly cashing forged checks with stolen identification at an Abilene bank and later leading law enforcement on a tri-county chase.Abilene Police said last Thursday they began investigating a theft report at Astra Bank on... Read More.

Kansas Judges, Attorneys Weigh ‘Fragmented’ Remote Court Proceedings as Supreme Court Seeks Change

Monday, October 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas’ legal aid group relies on remote court appearances in 22 counties in the southwest part of the state after losing its only attorney in the region in August, said Kansas Legal Services’ executive director, Matthew Keenan.However, some judges refuse to... Read More.

Central Christian School’s Annual Stewardship Dinner Fundraiser to Feature KC Wolf’s Dan Meers

Monday, October 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is excited to announce its Annual Stewardship Dinner Fundraiser. It will feature keynote speaker Dan Meers, best known as the man behind the legendary KC Wolf, mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs.For 35 years, Dan Meers donned the... Read More.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Monday, October 13

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

McPherson Library Seeks New Book Supplier after Current One Ceases Operations

Sunday, October 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The closure of a major book supplier is impacting libraries across the country, including the McPherson Public Library.The library announced Sunday Baker and Taylor, which is one their library's primary book distributors, has unexpectedly announced it is closing operations.In a... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees

Friday, October 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Amanda Buethe and Michelle Goossen.The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, October 10

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park.On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities

Friday, October 10

Huck Boyd Institute announces 2025 Leaders of the Year MANHATTAN, Kan. — Food, fitness, fun, family, and the future are major areas of focus for the entrepreneurs and organizations to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2025 Huck... Read More.

Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

Thursday, October 9

GALVA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

Thursday, October 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.