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The Grinch Comes to the Cosmosphere to Spread Holiday Spirit

Tuesday, December 23

Teenagers, adults, and children from all around come to see The Grinch this time of year. Seeing Santa is a tradition in many families, but it’s a special treat to see The Grinch as well. Whether someone is on the naughty or nice list,... Read More.

HRHS Holiday Card Project Brings Community, Students, and Healthcare Workers Together

Tuesday, December 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is proud to continue its cherished Holiday Card Project, uniting over 1,000 students from the Hutchinson, Buhler, and Haven school districts to create personalized holiday cards for local healthcare workers. This heartwarming initiative, in collaboration with... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approves Budget Amendments, Log Jam Clearing Project Nearly Complete

Monday, December 22

SALINA, Kan. — Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday approved amendments to the 2025 budget. The largest of these amendments are to the general fund, which will cover part of the over $1.2 million cost of clearing a log jam on the... Read More.

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

Monday, December 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday denied a request to allow liquor sales during a Battle of the Bands event in February at the 4-H Building. While Commissioners didn't have an objection to the event itself, a fundraiser for All Schools Day,... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Monday, December 22

Williams says fire department should still be called in most instances MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the holiday season brings decorated homes, busy kitchens and cold-weather equipment use, a Kansas Forest Service official is urging residents and producers to take a closer look at fire... Read More.

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

Sunday, December 21

(December 21, 2025) — Four people have died over the weekend in traffic accidents around Kansas as of Sunday morning. Friday evening, a 77-year-old Riley man, Thomas McHugh, was crossing US 77 near the US 24 junction on the north edge of Riley, northwest of... Read More.

President Trump Announces Disaster Aid for 16 Kansas Counties from July Storms

Sunday, December 21

President Donald Trump informed US Senator Roger Marshall late Friday $5.7 million in disaster assistance has been approved for 16 Kansas counties impacted by a combination of Severe thunderstorms, straight line winds and flooding that occurred July 17-22. Counties included in the federal disaster... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Early Sunday Shooting in Kingman County

Sunday, December 21

NORWICH, Kan. — One person is dead, and another injured after an early Sunday morning shooting in Norwich in far southeast Kingman County. Kingman County Undersheriff Travis Sowers said deputies were called to the 300 block of South Somerset, where on arrival emergency crew found... Read More.

School Bus Heading to Little River Involved in Crash Near Salina

Saturday, December 20

SALINA, Kan. — A bus carrying members of the Wakefield High School basketball teams to games Friday night in Little River was involved in a crash near Salina while en-route. The crash occurred just after 3:30 p.m. near the I-70/135 interchange where the USD 379... Read More.

One Displaced, No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Saturday, December 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7:10 a.m. Saturday at the 800 block of North Plum. First arriving fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the attic of the home and made an aggressive fire attack in the... Read More.