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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Crawford County Homicide

Sunday, February 19

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. —Travis Conness has been located and is no longer at large. Conness has been arrested and will be charged with suspicion of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and felony murder. Conness was arrested without incident and booked into the Crawford County Jail.The... Read More.

Kansas House Committee Okays Fentanyl Test Strips

Sunday, February 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - A Kansas House committee has advanced a plan to legalize fentanyl test strips. The proposal is wrapped into a bill that would also create a state board to look for ways to prevent drug overdose deaths. The test strips can... Read More.

State Ag Officials Push for On-time Farm Bill to Fund Slew of Programs

Sunday, February 19

By Adam Goldstein, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — State agriculture officials from across the country sought this month to remind a new crop of lawmakers in Congress of their states’ needs for a robust farm bill to address a host of food issues.Members of the... Read More.

Indy Filmmaker Donates Portion of Movie Profits to McPherson Animal Shelter

Sunday, February 19

Bozeman, MT. – Award-winning, independent feature film, The Year of the Dog, a poignant story about two strays a loner alcoholic struggling to maintain sobriety and a rescue dog with an unusual athletic gift opens for a minimum two-week run starting February 24... Read More.

Commanders Hire Eric Bieniemy as Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Sunday, February 19

By Washington Commanders Public Relations LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA. (commanders.com) – The Washington Commanders today announced Eric Bieniemy as the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator.Bieniemy enters his 25th NFL season and first with Washington after serving as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator the past five... Read More.

Scholarship Opportunities Available for High School Seniors through Hutchinson Community Foundation

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Qualifying high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered annually at Hutchinson Community Foundation.The deadline to apply for the Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship, the Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students, the Hutchinson News Future Journalist... Read More.

Local Food Documentary to Premiere March 3rd in Hutchinson

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The premiere of a local food documentary, On the Table, will happen on Friday, March 3rd at 6 p.m. at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. Engage in a dynamic experience about what it takes to put food on the table, and learn... Read More.

Tickets on Sale for Blues Traveler, The Hooten Hallers April 25th at the Fox

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets for Blues Traveler are on sale now at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. One night only, Tuesday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m.Blues Traveler has released a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one... Read More.

K-State Releases Reports from 2022 Kansas Crop Performance Tests

Friday, February 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSRE.K-State.edu) – Each year, Kansas State University tests the performance of the major crops grown in the state to provide unbiased, agronomic information to producers, extensional workers and seed industry personnel.In 2022, Mother Nature... Read More.

Cargill Meatpacking Plant in Kansas Part of Federal Investigation into Illegal Child Labor

Friday, February 17

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Federal authorities have fined a cleaning company nearly $400,000 for illegally employing minors and making them work in dangerous conditions at a Dodge City meatpacking plant.The fine was tied to a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that involved... Read More.

USD 418 Athletic Facility Campaign Holds Public Launch with Match Opportunity

Friday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Public Schools Capital Campaign committee has announced a $100,000 matching funds opportunity for the “Fund the Field” capital campaign project, incenting district patrons to reach the $1 million goal by Aug. 1, 2023.Through private donations, over $800,000 has already... Read More.

Moore Named Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson

Friday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Center for Health announces the hiring of Will Moore, Paramedic, as Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson. Moore replaces John Helmer who recently retired from Emergency Medical Services after serving for over 28 years. Moore is a McPherson native who... Read More.