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E-Bike Rider Killed after Crash with Semi

Thursday, August 20

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol 59-year-old Kevin Hooper of Coffeyville died after a semi-truck struck the electric bike he was riding in Montgomery County. The crash happened Wednesday on U.S. Route 166, when a 2024 Mack semi rear-ended the E-Bike on a bridge. The truck... Read More.

Cases of Cyclosporiasis Top 800 in Kansas

Thursday, August 20

The number of cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas is rising again - with 807 documented cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 59 new cases were reported since last Wednesday. Health officials expect the case count to keep rising because it can... Read More.

Pawnee Heights Student Passes Away During Football Practice Tuesday

Wednesday, August 19

ROZEL, Kan. - A Kansas high school football athlete has passed away following a medical emergency during a team practice on Tuesday in Rozel. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Pawnee Heights High School at 8:30 PM Tuesday evening. According to dispatch reports from Pawnee County,... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Director Resigns, to Start a New Adventure at Ben’s Bins

Wednesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — After two years of serving as McPherson Main Street Director, Johni Doughman has decided to resign. Doughman shared the decision with Main Street members on Friday, Aug. 14. “I have truly enjoyed getting to know and work alongside so many of you," Doughman... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards, Highlights From 2026 Session

Wednesday, August 19

August 19, 2026 — High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 34th consecutive... Read More.

Pedestrian Passes Away After Being Struck by a Train in Reno County

Tuesday, August 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - At approximately 3:38 pm on August 18th, 2026, Deputies from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with KHP, Burton Fire/EMS were dispatched to a train verse pedestrian collision just north of Highway 50 on Rayl Rd, located in eastern Reno... Read More.

Inmate Serving Life Sentence at El Dorado Correctional Facility Dies

Tuesday, August 18

The death of an inmate serving a life sentence at the El Dorado Correctional Facility is under investigation. The Kansas Department of Corrections reports 39-year-old Andrew Ellmaker, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. Staff members and paramedics administered life-saving measures but were unable to revive... Read More.

Submerged Vehicle Recovered from Montgomery County State Lake

Tuesday, August 18

A silver 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was recovered from Montgomery County State Lake near Independence after a fisherman discovered what appeared to be a submerged vehicle using a fish finder. Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies were called to the lake the evening of Aug. 14,... Read More.

Neosho Memorial Earns Five Star Patient Satisfaction Rating from CMS

Tuesday, August 18

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center and Clinics has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of 250 hospitals nationwide to receive a five-star patient satisfaction rating. The recognition is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems... Read More.

Sen. Moran Urges USTR to Consider Impact of Salt Tariffs on Kansas Businesses, Local Governments & Taxpayers

Tuesday, August 18

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today urged U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to consider the consequences the administration’s proposed 50 percent tariffs on imported salt from Canada would have on Kansas businesses, local governments and taxpayers, who rely on de-icing salt to... Read More.

City of Inman Reports Possible Mountain Lion Sighting

Tuesday, August 18

INMAN, Kan. - Officials in the City of Inman are alerting the public to a potential mountain lion sighting near the Motocross and Country Park. While the report remains unconfirmed, local authorities recommend that residents exercise caution when visiting the area. In the event... Read More.

Governor Kelly and KDOT Announce Over $24M for 32 Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, August 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced today that $24.1 million will be awarded to 32 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state through KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Improving regional connectivity is a vital step in expanding accessibility across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks... Read More.