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Truck Crashes Into Pittsburg Home While Family Sleeps No Serious Injuries Reported

Tuesday, August 11

A truck driver crashed into a home in Pittsburg around 5:30 a.m. Monday while the family was asleep. Authorities say the driver lost control and hit the garage. The driver suffered minor injuries; the family was not hurt. Officials are investigating the cause.

Statewide Silver Alert Cancelled for Missing Hutchinson Man

Tuesday, August 11

UPDATE RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Homer Lee Gilson, 79, of Hutchinson, was located and is safe in Topeka. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance during the alert. RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson... Read More.

City of Newton Main Street Railroad Crossing Anticipated to Reopen Wednesday Afternoon Following Water Main Break

Monday, August 10

NEWTON, Kan. (Aug. 10, 2026) — The water main beneath the Main Street railroad crossing has been repaired, and BNSF is continuing the work to restore the railroad crossing for an anticipated re-opening of Wednesday afternoon. Due to the extent of the damage and the... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees Exploring Future of Rock Springs Ranch

Monday, August 10

In response to recent attention surrounding the future of Rock Springs Ranch, the Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is continuing to explore viable options for the ownership of Rock Springs Ranch, its camp and conference center that has served Kansas 4-H since 1946. “This... Read More.

Southern Rust Detected in Kansas Corn as Experts Urge Growers to Monitor Spread

Monday, August 10

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas corn for the first time this year, including trace levels in Stafford, Bourbon and Crawford counties. The disease spreads north on wind currents and thrives in warm, humid weather. K-State specialists say later-planted corn in central and western... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Awards First Rural Business Microgrant to Arlington’s Main Street Bodega

Monday, August 10

Funding will help Arlington’s new essentials store add cold goods for local residents RENO COUNTY, Kan. — August 10, 2026 — Rural Reno County residents will soon have greater access to everyday essentials as Main Street Bodega prepares to open on Main Street in Arlington. StartUp Hutch... Read More.

Reno County Towns Have Chance at Piece of $50K Grant Pool as Part of Survey

Monday, August 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Communities across Reno County could receive a proportionate share of a $50,000 grant pool thanks to this year’s Love Where You Live Resident Perception Survey. Hutchinson Community Foundation is gearing up for the third and final year of the survey with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Names McPherson Fire Chief to Task Force

Sunday, August 9

Governor Laura Kelly named McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry to the Governor’s Uniform Fire Code Task Force. Chief Mayberry will help review and recommend updates to Kansas fire prevention standards and the state’s uniform fire code. Mayberry has also been appointed to serve on the Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation Assists Rush County Sheriff’s Office with Death Investigation

Sunday, August 9

RUSH COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Rush County Sheriff’s Office with a death investigation in Liebenthal, Kansas. The Rush County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. KBI agents and the Crime... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Pursuing Viable Ownership Options for Rock Springs Ranch

Sunday, August 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In response to recent attention surrounding the future of Rock Springs Ranch, the Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is continuing to explore viable options for the ownership of Rock Springs Ranch, its camp and conference center that has served Kansas 4-H... Read More.

Malachi Davis Sentenced to Six Years for Humboldt Shooting Death

Saturday, August 8

Malachi Davis was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in the March shooting death of John Kent in Humboldt. Judge Daniel Creitz issued the sentence at Allen County District Court. Police say Davis shot Kent after an argument with his girlfriend. Davis... Read More.

4-year-old Dies After Reported Electrical Shock

Saturday, August 8

On Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 4-year-old child not breathing. The Allen County Communications Center received the 911 call just after 9:30 p.m. and learned that the parents, with the unconscious child, were driving... Read More.