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Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Wednesday, August 9

$10 E-Gift Card for Donors in August By American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood... Read More.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ness County

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation NESS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning outside a residence in Ransom, Kansas. The Ness County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI investigate the shooting on Aug. 8, just... Read More.

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

Tuesday, August 8

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KAKE) — A 15-year-old Kansas boy died over the weekend after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a bridge rail. KAKE TV reports that Kolter Litke, of Council Grove, was taken to a local hospital where... Read More.

When is Starbucks Opening?

Tuesday, August 8

McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan — It's one of the more asked questions on social media in McPherson. Building Inspector Ryan Rank told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the opening of Starbucks is getting close. An inspection of their new building on... Read More.

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm. Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during this morning's City Commission Meeting, and said that city-wide limb... Read More.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was... Read More.

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a letter addressing the K-State community today, Kansas State University President Richard Linton shared the difficult news that this past week he was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. This will require Linton to pursue daily treatments in Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States. Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and... Read More.

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Tuesday, August 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College's classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S is the college's first car fully restored by its students to be accepted to the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance, the nation's most prestigious car event, which takes place in Monterey,... Read More.

Two Hutchinson Men Arrested on Attempted First Degree Murder and Other Charges from Incident on June 11

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two Hutchinson men have been arrested on attempted first degree murder and other charges stemming from a June 11th incident in the 400 block of Liberty. Hutchinson Police Lt. Justin Loepp said a man was sitting in a vehicle when he was approached... Read More.

Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee to visit Great Bend August 24–25

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee will be in Great Bend August 24 and 25 for a community welcome event and committee meeting. Chief Justice Marla Luckert created the committee in December 2022... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Seeking Witness to Fatality Collision in Sedgwick County

Tuesday, August 8

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses from a two-vehicle fatality collision that occurred at approximately 10:44 p.m. on Thursday, August 3rd. The collision occurred on I-235 just south of Central in Sedgwick County. The... Read More.

Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ness County

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

When is Starbucks Opening?

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Begins its #PathToPebble

Two Hutchinson Men Arrested on Attempted First Degree Murder and Other Charges from Incident on June 11

Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee to visit Great Bend August 24–25

Kansas Highway Patrol Seeking Witness to Fatality Collision in Sedgwick County

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