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Accident Claims Life of Holyrood Man Crossing Highway Intersection Near Ellsworth

Friday, May 23

A Holyrood man was killed last night when he was struck by a vehicle near Ellsworth. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Timothy Lee Fosdick was crossing K-156 at the K-140 intersection on foot when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Jose Manuel Quintanilla... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Saline County in Honor of Former State Representative Diana Dierks

Friday, May 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday, directed flags be flown at half-staff in Saline County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in honor of former State Representative Diana Dierks.“Representative Dierks’ commitment to... Read More.

$250k Goal for Reno County Tornado Recovery Efforts & Upcoming Benefit Event

Friday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County, in partnership with the Reno County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), has fully launched fundraising efforts to help the Plevna and Reno County residents recover from the recent tornado—and they are asking for the... Read More.

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

Friday, May 23

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Gypsum, Saline County

Friday, May 23

GYPSUM, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Gypsum public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was self-issued by the water system because of a waterline break resulting... Read More.

FUEL’s Annual Casino Night Returns: A High-Stakes Evening of Fun, Food, and Fundraising

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County, along with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, are thrilled to invite the community to an exciting night of entertainment and networking at the annual FUEL Casino Night, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, doors open... Read More.

NextEra Energy Resources Grants $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover to USD 444 Little River-Windom

Thursday, May 22

LITTLE RIVER, Kan., May 20, 2025 — NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest energy infrastructure developers, has awarded a $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant to Kansas Unified School District 444 Little River-Windom through its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation. This grant underscores NextEra... Read More.

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend shared today that utility work is starting on Kiowa Road and is expected to take approximately two weeks with minimal impact expected on traffic. A short section of the northbound lane will be closed for... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents May Small Business Award to Sugar Creek Boutique

Thursday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sugar Creek Boutique’s story began where cattle and creativity met — at livestock shows with Shelby’s family. Noticing a lack of retail options for women at these events, Shelby saw an opportunity. What started as a small rack of clothing at... Read More.

Governor Kelly Shares Statement Regarding Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day.“Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.

Schmidt Applauds Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today applauded the passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He released the following statement:“A large majority of Kansans in the Second Congressional District chose President Trump’s America First agenda. This bill delivers much... Read More.