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Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - On June 24th, 2025, at approximately 01:43, a male inmate housed at the Reno County Correctional Facility was found unresponsive during routine safety checks by correctional staff. Jail Personnel and emergency responders were immediately notified.  Despite efforts by on-site... Read More.

The ReUse It Center June Benevolent Distributions

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its shoppers and volunteers, the ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month. Donations were given to the following organizations:  McPherson Senior Center The McPherson Senior Center is a non-profit 501c3 which was established in 1979. Our mission is to... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Adopts Amendment to Peddler Ordinance

GARNETT, Kan. — An amendment to a peddlers ordinance passed June 10th was adopted by the Garnett City Commission Tuesday. At the time the ordinance was adopted, there was some question about how it would apply to charitable organizations such as scout groups. Prior to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Update from Windstorm Damage

McPHERSON, Kan. — Last week's windstorm in the McPherson area produced a lot of tree and limb damage. How much? McPherson City Commissioner Larry Wiens said during Tuesday's Commission meeting he spoke with an employee of the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Transfer Station... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Policy

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 23, 2025) - At the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening, the board discussed a proposed cell phone policy, which would be included in the student handbook if adopted. For elementary schools, the policy would remain unchanged:... Read More.

Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board. Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.