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Adam McCarthy Named Haven Middle School Head Principal

Friday, July 17

At Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting, the Haven USD 312 Board of Education approved Adam McCarthy as the new head principal of Haven Middle School. McCarthy is no stranger to the Haven school community. During his time in USD 312, he has served as... Read More.

Reno County District Attorney Finds Officers’ Use of Deadly Force Legally Justified

Friday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – July 17, 2026 - The Reno County District Attorney has completed a review of the use of deadly force that resulted in the death of Jonathan T. Lawrence. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation related to the incident that occurred... Read More.

Acme Scrap Celebrates a New Chapter While Honoring More Than 70 Years of Great Bend History

Friday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Acme Scrap is proud to celebrate the opening of its new, state-of-the-art facility while honoring a legacy that has served the Great Bend community for more than 70 years. The story of Acme Scrap began as Acme Pipe & Steel in... Read More.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Issues Historic Third Consecutive Proclamation Honoring Antique Tractor Preservation Day

Friday, July 17

Michael Hinton, Founder of National Antique Tractor Preservation Day, 2025 National Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee, and Creator of TalkingTractors.com, Continues to Champion America's Agricultural Heritage TOPEKA, Kan. — For the third consecutive year, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued an official proclamation recognizing Antique... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents Oklahoma! This and Next Weekend in Lindsborg

Thursday, July 16

Cowboys, farmers and traveling salesmen will take the stage this weekend in Lindsborg as they try to win the hand of the beautiful ladies cast in the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Oklahoma! Bring your lawn chairs and watch as Swensson Park transforms into the Oklahoma... Read More.

KDOT Awards SRTS Grants to Five Kansas Communities

Thursday, July 16

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded grants to five Kansas communities to help increase safety for children as they walk, bike and roll to school. Coffeyville, Garden City, Liberal and Newton received planning grants, and... Read More.

Death investigation in Barton County

Thursday, July 16

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Claflin Police Department and the Barton County Sheriff’s Office with a suspicious death investigation in Claflin, Kansas. The Barton County Attorney requested KBI assistance at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.... Read More.

Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County Celebrates 25th Annual Festival of Remembrance

Thursday, July 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County will host its 25th Annual Festival of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the 1861 Club in Hutchinson. The Festival of Remembrance is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, bringing the community together for an... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Advisories Issued for Two McPherson Park Lakes

Wednesday, July 15

The city of McPherson has on recommendation of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health advisories for the lagoon area of Lakeside Park and for the lake at Wall Park related to toxic blue green algae. In general the... Read More.

Preserving Kansas History While Creating New Opportunities for Community Connection

Wednesday, July 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The story of a community is told not only through its people, but through the places that preserve its history and continue finding new ways to serve future generations. That story gained another chapter as the Kansas Oil & Gas... Read More.

UPDATE – Salina Downtown Backs Off on Candy Ban for Festival of Lights But Adds Guidelines.

Wednesday, July 15

UPDATE - After community feedback which put Salina Downtown into what they admit was a “sticky situation” they have reversed an announcement made earlier in the day Tuesday and will allow candy and handouts at the 2026 Parade of Lights, with guidelines. Parents are... Read More.

Pawnee River Bridge Replacement to Begin

Tuesday, July 14

The bridge closure location is in orange. The detour route is in green. LARNED, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to begin a bridge replacement project for the Pawnee River bridge on U.S. 56 southwest of Larned on or around July 15. U.S.... Read More.