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Trace Adkins: 30th Anniversary Tour Coming to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce Trace Adkins is bringing his 30th Anniversary Tour to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the opening night of the 2026 Fair! As Trace nears the 30th... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Provides Update on Early Morning Fire

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 3:30 am, the Hutchinson Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire at 56th street and Old K-61 in Hutchinson. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from a structure that appeared to have been burning... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrest of Firefighter

Friday, December 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and the McPherson Fire Department are aware of the recent arrest of one of our firefighters. We are aware of the situation and are diligently reviewing the matter. At this time, the City of McPherson will not comment... Read More.

Longtime Hillsboro Educator Honored by Pitt State

Friday, December 12

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A long-time educator in Hillsboro USD 410 has been named recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the College of Education at Pittsburg State University. Creigh Bell, technology instructor at Hillsboro Middle School, was recognized Dec. 11 in the Bicknell Family... Read More.

Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

Ex-USD 309 Substitute Placed on Probation for Sexual Assault Charge

Friday, December 12

A former substitute teacher in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 has been placed on least 24 months probation on charges involving sexual contact with a student earlier this year.Whitney Shull, who was sentenced in Reno County District Court Thursday was given an underlying jail sentence... Read More.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina

Friday, December 12

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a... Read More.

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

GBPD Connects Community with Holidays Outreach Events

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s been a busy week of holiday service for the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD), which hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Wednesday.Sixty-seven children in the community came out to Walmart yesterday afternoon to receive an early... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

City Manager Enrico Villegas Receives Early Career Excellence Award from Kansas Association of City/County Management

Thursday, December 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Manager Enrico Villegas has been named a recipient of the Early Career Excellence Award by the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM), an honor presented by his peers recognizing leadership and impact in local government early in his career.During the... Read More.