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Hutchinson Correctional Facility Resident Death

Sunday, July 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Adan Morales Jr., 54, died Friday, July 18, 2025. Morales was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1, 2025. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to... Read More.

One Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash Saturday Night East of Pretty Prairie

Sunday, July 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A Wichita woman was injured late Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash on Pretty Prairie Road just west of K-14. The Kansas Highway Patrol said vehicles driven by Kendall Smith of Independence, Missouri and Ginger Houser of Wichita were stopped on... Read More.

Concerned Motorist Calls in Dangerous Driver Passing through McPherson County, Deputies Make DUI Arrest

Sunday, July 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday McPherson County Sheriff's Deputies were advised that a motorist passing through the county came across someone driving dangerously, a call that likely averted tragedy. Deputies were able to locate this driver, and once found, arrested him for DUI. Preliminary... Read More.

Nine Hospitalized after Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Garnett

Saturday, July 19

GARNETT, Kan. — Nine people including eight first responders were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak Friday night at a home in Garnett. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said Garnett First Responders along with Garnett Police and Anderson County EMS responded just after 10:30 PM... Read More.

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park. Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

Emergency Train Stop Near Canton Prompts Response from Multiple Agencies

Saturday, July 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There were some scary moments late Friday night near Canton a report came in saying a person was lying on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the McPherson County Fairgrounds. About 11 PM Friday a train had to make an emergency... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Urges Pet Owners to Stay Alert as Summer Heats Up

Friday, July 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As summer temperatures climb, a Kansas State University veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions against seasonal hazards to keep their pets safe and healthy. "Summer is a great time to be outside with your pets, but it also comes with some... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO, to Family Health Care Clinic

Thursday, July 17

LINDSBORG, KAN. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic. Dr. Grillot is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City,... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents July Small Business Award to Wooten’s Sweet Cakes

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber is pleased to present the July Small Business of the Month Award to Wooten’s Sweet Cakes owned by Adam & Roseann Wooten. Their business began when Adam Wooten, while working at The Hutchinson News, started... Read More.

VOAD Announces Phase One of Recovery Support for Plevna Tornado Survivors

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) — Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is moving forward with phase one of community-based support for households affected by the tornado that impacted the Plevna area in May. Following a recent vote by VOAD board members (see... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA, Cosmosphere Announce Space- Themed Project for Hutchinson YMCA

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) - The Greater Wichita YMCA and Cosmosphere are proud to announce the launch of a joint project to bring a space-themed climbing structure to the new Hutchinson YMCA location, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in... Read More.