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Evergy Offers Ways to Save Energy and Money with New Kansas Energy Efficiency Programs during the Extreme Summer Heat

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Summer is here, and so are hot temperatures. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather.Not only are there small things customers can do to have a... Read More.

The Fox Theatre Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the 2025-2026 Live Season Announcement!

Monday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for lights, laughter, and a whole lot of live entertainment! Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre invites YOU to a spectacular unveiling of its 2025–2026 Live Season Announcement on Tuesday, July 1st. The stage is set at the Fox Theatre for... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Monday, June 23

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to maintenance. Failure... Read More.

Iconic I-135 Chimney Sweep Statue to be Repaired

Sunday, June 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There may yet be life for the iconic Chimney Sweep statue that was blown over Tuesday during severe storms in the McPherson area.On Saturday, a group of volunteers joined the statue's owner, Chimney and Stone Specialists, to remove the structure... Read More.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

Search for Missing Erie Boy Suspended

Sunday, June 22

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a 12-year-old Erie boy who, along with another teen, was struck by a train as they were running across a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Neosho River south of Erie last Wednesday has been suspended.Neosho County... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Announces Next Pitt State President

Friday, June 20

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom, PhD, was chosen after a search committee spent several months narrowing the field of applicants and KBOR conducted a day of interviews... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Cleanup Update

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park provided an update today on cleanup from Tuesday's storm. Excess water continues to be pumped off, and while great progress on debris and storm damage has been made, work continues on the pool itself, with pumps running as... Read More.

Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to a Chase Between Moundridge and Inman

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — An attempted traffic stop in Moundridge Thursday led to a chase that ended in a field between Moundridge and Inman.According to the Moundridge Police Department, Officer Wagner began a pursuit after the driver refused to stop that continued for several... Read More.

USDA to Survey Cattle Operations

Friday, June 20

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) mailed the July cattle survey to about 18,000 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. This is the first July cattle survey mailed... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Thursday, June 19

This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers a 2-Mill Property Tax Increase

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 17, 2025) -The Hutchinson City Council is currently deliberating a significant proposal for the 2026 budget: a 2-mill increase in property taxes. This proposed adjustment is to address a substantial surge in overhead costs, primarily driven by persistent inflationary pressures that... Read More.