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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.

K-11 Chip Seal Project Underway in Kingman and Reno Counties

Thursday, August 13

KINGMAN, RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation is performing a chip seal project in Kingman and Reno counties on K-11 from the junction with U.S. 54 to the junction with K-61. The project that began Wednesday, Aug. 12, is just over... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Hear Updates on Transient Guest Tax, Budget

Thursday, August 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Reno County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, with Commissioners Randy Parks, Ron Hirst, and Ron Vincent in attendance. The session began with unanimous approval of the consent agenda, which included routine operational items such as equipment surplus, vouchers,... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Deploys Wildland Fire Assistance to Northern California

Wednesday, August 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department is once again supporting wildland fire operations beyond our community. Today, Brush 71 and three Hutchinson firefighters are deploying to Northern California to assist with the ongoing wildland fire response. At the time of their departure, the crew... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $34.5M for Domestic and Sexual Violence Programs, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Wednesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $34,587,786 in state grants to strengthen and maintain services for adult and child victims and survivors of crime. The funding supports nonprofit organizations that provide services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence as well as child abuse and neglect. "Through these grants, we are... Read More.

Budweiser Clydesdales Return to Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, August 12

It will be a real 'Kodak Moment' and a memory you cherish with your family for years to come. For the first time in over a decade, the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to the Kansas State Fair! Throughout the fair, the Clydesdales will make... Read More.

KBI Investigating Six Dead in Suspected Murder Suicide in Winfield

Tuesday, August 11

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of five victims and one male suspect in Winfield, Kansas. At approximately 8:50 a.m., Aug. 11, officers with the Winfield Police Department were... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Notifies Recreation Commission Board of Kansas Attorney General Investigation

Tuesday, August 11

The City itself is not under investigation HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [August 11, 2026]- The Hutchinson City Council voted Tuesday afternoon to send a formal letter to the board that oversees the Hutchinson Recreation Commission, letting the board know that the Kansas Attorney General's office is... Read More.

Artemis II Astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch Visit the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere welcomed Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, along with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, for a special visit to the museum on Tuesday, August 11, following the successful completion of NASA's historic Artemis II mission. Commander Wiseman... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on 35th Street

Tuesday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1400 block of East 35th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire on the rear of the residence. First-arriving crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack while interior... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Cancelled for Missing Hutchinson Man

Tuesday, August 11

UPDATE RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Homer Lee Gilson, 79, of Hutchinson, was located and is safe in Topeka. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance during the alert. RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Hutchinson... Read More.

City of Newton Main Street Railroad Crossing Anticipated to Reopen Wednesday Afternoon Following Water Main Break

Monday, August 10

NEWTON, Kan. (Aug. 10, 2026) — The water main beneath the Main Street railroad crossing has been repaired, and BNSF is continuing the work to restore the railroad crossing for an anticipated re-opening of Wednesday afternoon. Due to the extent of the damage and the... Read More.