News

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Wild West Festival Announces Carnival Details, Festival Updates

Sunday, June 29

Continue Garry Moore Amusements to bring rides, games, and food for three-days during Fourth of July celebrations HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival Committee has announced details of the much-anticipated return of a carnival to the annual Fourth of July weekend celebration, with Garry... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On June 27th, 2025, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce joined T & L Fireworks for a heartfelt celebration marking an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of lighting up the skies and enriching holiday memories throughout Central Kansas. A festive ribbon... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae for KDHE

Friday, June 27

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

2025 Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 26

Enter to Win the Ultimate Fair Experience HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is thrilled to bring back the Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway – your chance to win the ultimate Kansas State Fair experience for you and three of your friends or family members! Imagine... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Thursday, June 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Moundridge Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for their 2025–26 grant cycle starting July 1. Grant rounds are held on a bi-monthly schedule. Applications are due by the 15th of the first month... Read More.

Salina Regional Health Center Implements Active Shooter Protocol in Response to Emergency Room Incident

Thursday, June 26

SALINA, Kan. — A shooting incident early this morning at Salina Regional Health Center's Emergency room left an elderly man dead and prompted SRHC to activate their active shooter protocol. Salina Police said an 87-year-old man came into the emergency room around 7 a.m. and... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership. During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 25, 2025) – At their meeting Wednesday morning, , the Reno County Board of Commissioners tackled a range of important issues, from fostering residential growth to updating on county operations and cautioning residents about storm-related scams. The Commissioners approved a development agreement... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wild West Festival Announces Carnival Details, Festival Updates

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae for KDHE

2025 Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Salina Regional Health Center Implements Active Shooter Protocol in Response to Emergency Room Incident

Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

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