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Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Friday, December 19

SALINA, Kan. — City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Patrick Hoffman as the new City Attorney. Mr. Hoffman is a Salina resident and brings over 15 years of municipal law experience to the City of Salina. He served as County Counselor for Reno and Barton... Read More.

Salvation Army Christmas Campaign Nears End, Still Needs Help to Reach Red Kettle Goal

Friday, December 19

HUTCHISON, Kan. – While generous donations have provided food, toys, clothing, blankets, and stocking stuffers, The Salvation Army of Hutchinson still needs the community's help to reach its annual Christmas campaign goal. The campaign runs until January 31, but a significant portion of the $300,000... Read More.

HFD Provides Update on Thursday’s Fire

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - Crews remain on scene working small hot spots and tree fires. Fire weather is very high again today and crews are making sure we do not get a new start from this fire. Damage assessment is ongoing however... Read More.

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

Friday, December 19

ELBING, Kan. — According to KAKE News, there was also a bomb threat this morning at Berean Academy in Elbing. Berean is a K-12 school located about 12 miles east of Newton, just inside Butler County. The threat was reported just after 8... Read More.

Chief Justice Marla Luckert to Step Back From Role

Friday, December 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Justice Marla Luckert will resign from the office of chief justice on January 2, but she will remain as a justice on the Supreme Court until she retires on a date to be announced. The Kansas Constitution includes a provision that... Read More.

HCTEA Shines at SkillsUSA District Tournament, Qualifies Nine Students for State Competition

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, KS – Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy (HCTEA) hosted the SkillsUSA District Tournament on Thursday, November 20, welcoming students from Pratt and Ellinwood high schools. The event featured Leadership competitions including Job Interview, Job Demonstration A, and Job Demonstration Open. SkillsUSA is a... Read More.

December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Friday, December 19

HAYS, Kan. — When you ask a group of teachers why they chose this as their profession, there tends to be one consistent response. Nearly all will say they felt a calling to serve and were drawn to teaching because they wanted to create... Read More.

Central Christian School Issues Release About Friday Morning Incident

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Early this morning, a bomb threat was made to Central Christian School. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately evacuated students from the premises upon becoming aware of the threat and promptly contacted local authorities. While we did not... Read More.

Union Valley In Soft Lockdown Out of Abundance of Caution

Friday, December 19

UPDATE: The Soft Lockdown has been lifted at Union Valley Elementary. The nearby threat has been resolved. BUHLER, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - 8:08 a.m. - Union Valley has been informed of a nearby threat. In an abundance of caution, Union Valley is in... Read More.

USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman Summarizes Evacuation, Gives Thanks, Shares Next Steps

Thursday, December 18

Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman has provided a summary , thank You , and next steps following the Plum Creek Elementary School evacuation Thursday afternoon. In her summary of the evacuation, Couchman said she was notified at 1:15 p.m. that there was... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

Thursday, December 18

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kansas. On Dec. 18, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Leavenworth Police Department requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. At around... Read More.

North Hutchinson Wildfire Update

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At this hour, all mutual aid, in county and out of county task forces have been released from the scene on North Plum. HFD is still on scene working a few hot spots and hay bale fires. Hutchinson crews will remain... Read More.