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St. John Man Injured in K-96 Crash Near Colwich

ST. JOHN, Kan. — A St. John man was one of three people injured in a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on K-96 near Colwich. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by James Commerford of Wichita that was southbound on 151st Street North had... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information. Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

USD 418 Issues Statement on Roundhouse Floor Damage

McPHERSON, Kan. — In the wake of a Wichita TV station interview regarding the flood damage to the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse after a heavy rain event June 17th, USD 418 released a statement late Friday afternoon. The statement said the district... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

McPHERSON, Kan. — During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August: Deodorant Kleenex Shampoo Donations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.

Erie Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

ERIE, Kan. — A rural Erie man who is a registered sex offender has been arrested for child sex crimes. Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents and Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 42-year-old Peter Hawkinson Wednesday morning after a search warrant was executed at a location... Read More.