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Pedestrian Passes Away After Being Struck by a Train in Reno County

Tuesday, August 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - At approximately 3:38 pm on August 18th, 2026, Deputies from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with KHP, Burton Fire/EMS were dispatched to a train verse pedestrian collision just north of Highway 50 on Rayl Rd, located in eastern Reno... Read More.

Sen. Moran Urges USTR to Consider Impact of Salt Tariffs on Kansas Businesses, Local Governments & Taxpayers

Tuesday, August 18

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today urged U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to consider the consequences the administration’s proposed 50 percent tariffs on imported salt from Canada would have on Kansas businesses, local governments and taxpayers, who rely on de-icing salt to... Read More.

Governor Kelly and KDOT Announce Over $24M for 32 Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, August 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced today that $24.1 million will be awarded to 32 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state through KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Improving regional connectivity is a vital step in expanding accessibility across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks... Read More.

The Summit Continues to Grow, Anchored by a Nationally Recognized Surgical Hospital

Monday, August 17

Summit Surgical ranks among the top 15% of more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals evaluated nationally for patient experience — one of only 10 in Kansas HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Summit Surgical, the hospital that is part of The Summit Institute for Orthopedics, Spine, and Human Movement,... Read More.

Governor Kelly and KDOT Announce Over $37M for 33 Transportation Alternatives Projects

Monday, August 17

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) today announced that $37.2 million in federal funds has been awarded to 33 projects selected for inclusion in KDOT’s Transportation Alternatives (TA) program. The TA Program provides federal funding to promote and... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College Earns Ten-Year Reaccreditation

Monday, August 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College has earned a ten-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accrediting organization responsible for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of higher education institutions. The ten-year reaffirmation represents a significant achievement and reflects the College’s... Read More.

Public Invited to Behind the Scenes Look at Public Works & Utilities Open House

Monday, August 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Residents are invited to get an inside look at the services that keep Hutchinson running during the Public Works & Utilities Open House on Wednesday, August 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Public Works & Utilities Facility, 1500 S... Read More.

Cyclospora Cases Surge in Missouri and Kansas as School Year Begins

Monday, August 17

Health officials are urging families to take extra precautions with fresh produce as the new school year begins following a sharp increase in reported cyclospora cases in Missouri and Kansas. Missouri health data released August 16 show nearly 2,000 cases of the foodborne parasite, up... Read More.

New Courses Offered for Semester of Bluestem U Lifelong Learning Program

Monday, August 17

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Registration is open now for a new semester of Bluestem U courses, the lifelong learning program of Bluestem Communities for individuals age 55 and better. Three courses will be offered for the fall 2026 semester. Each course is $50. More information... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation Reveals Premeditated Plan in Winfield Homicides

Friday, August 14

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are providing an update regarding the Aug. 11 shootings in the 400 block of West 9th Ave., in Winfield, that left six family members deceased. As the investigation progresses, KBI agents do... Read More.

Reno County Jury Convicts Jerry L. Allen in 1982 Murder Case

Friday, August 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Jerry L. Allen was convicted on August 14, 2026, by a Reno County jury for the crimes of intentional, premeditated first-degree murder of Michael McKeown and conspiracy to commit intentional, premeditated first-degree murder. The crimes occurred between March 23 and... Read More.

K-State Salina Students Build Virtual Reality Experience for Kansas Cosmosphere’s Summer Camps

Friday, August 14

Bringing space down to Earth SALINA., Kan. — Orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth, the International Space Station feels worlds away. But for seven Kansas State University Salina seniors, an ambitious capstone project brought the microgravity laboratory to America's heartland for... Read More.