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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.

Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

Wednesday, June 25

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

Wednesday, June 25

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.

Barton County Approves Vehicle Purchase for Central Kansas Community Corrections, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, June 24

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A vehicle purchase and addition of mini split units for a multi-use office space for Central Kansas Community Corrections was approved by the Barton County Commission Tuesday. A 2024 Ford Edge all-wheel drive vehicle was purchased from Marmie Ford for $29,400.... Read More.

Garnett Economic Development Director Updates Commissioners on Coalition Seeking Safety Improvements on US 169

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — The coalition seeking safety improvements along US 169 is gaining traction. Garnett Economic Development Director Jessica Mills gave the Garnett City Commission an update at Tuesday's meeting, and so far she's met with representatives from Montgomery, Neosho, Allen and Franklin counties... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Adopts Amendment to Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 24

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

Tuesday, June 24

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

Tuesday, June 24

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.

Three Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Terra Nova Apartments in McPherson

Tuesday, June 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three vehicles were destroyed in a fire this morning at the Terra Nova Apartments on Genesis Drive, off Avenue A south of the McPherson Cemetery. McPherson Fire and Police units and the McPherson County Sheriff's Office were called out at 9:38 AM,... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Policy

Tuesday, June 24

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.