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Officer-Involved Shooting in Hutchinson

Monday, June 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Police Department requested KBI assistance at approximately 7:23 p.m. Sunday, June 7. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the... Read More.

Antique Tractor Preservation Day Observed Annually on August 22

Sunday, June 7

Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture, Heritage, and Independence Honoring America's Agricultural Heritage Since 2010 ▪ By Michael Hinton | Founder, Antique Tractor Preservation Day HUTCHINSON, Kan., June 07, 2026 – For 250 years, America has been built by generations of men and women who worked the... Read More.

16 New KHP Troopers Graduate from Academy, Three Assigned to This Area

Friday, June 5

16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated Friday from the 75th class of the KHP Training Academy in Salina on completion of their 21 week basic training program. One of the new troopers, Lakota Heinrich of Brookville, is being assigned to Ellsworth County... Read More.

Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Prepares for Grand Opening of New Facility

Friday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson YMCA is set to unveil its impressive new 75,000-square-foot facility with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Following this debut, the facility will officially open its doors for regular operations on... Read More.

Ribbon Cut for McPherson County Building Renovation, Offices to Start Moving Next Week.

Friday, June 5

A project under consideration for many years, and under construction for nearly a year and a half came to conclusion Friday morning when McPherson County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting for the McPherson County Building at 200 North Maple. The building will house multiple... Read More.

Chamber Announces Second Installment of Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab

Friday, June 5

Public Leadership Roadtrip Set for July 29 GREAT BEND, Kan. —The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting emerging and established leaders alike, along with those curious about civic engagement, to take a behind‑the‑scenes look at how Barton County’s public institutions operate through Run Ready: Public... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Rescinded a Portion of the Reno Co RWD 101, Reno County

Friday, June 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a Do Not Drink Order for a portion of the Reno Co RWD 101 public water supply system located in Reno County.Only those customers west of the intersection of Red... Read More.

US Senate Confirms Great Bend Attorney for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, June 4

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Great Bend Attorney Jeff Kuhlman to fill one of three vacancies on the US District Court in Kansas. Kuhlman was confirmed earlier this week on a 52-46 vote. Kuhlman, who previously served as a law clerk for... Read More.

Library of Congress Seeking Stories of Kansas Veterans

Thursday, June 4

Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas partners with LOC to preserve veterans’ stories on June 8, 2026 WICHITA, Kan. - Kansas is a state with a long and proud military history. In recognition of the service and sacrifice of Kansas veterans, the Library... Read More.

Pair of Summer Movie Nights Set for Jack Kilby Square

Thursday, June 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. – After a two-year hiatus, the City of Great Bend is excited to bring back a pair of movies to the Jack Kilby Square bandshell this summer. Held on the second Fridays of June and July, the City of Great Bend, in... Read More.

Two Defendants Appear in Pawnee County Court on Counterfeit Currency Charges

Thursday, June 4

OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE PAWNEE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE LARNED, Kan. – Bobbie A. Solko, 43, and Tyler James Smith, 25 formerly of Greeley, Colorado, appeared separately via tele-video in the Pawnee County District Court before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell for formal First Appearances. Solko is charged... Read More.