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Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

2025 Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway

Enter to Win the Ultimate Fair Experience HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is thrilled to bring back the Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway – your chance to win the ultimate Kansas State Fair experience for you and three of your friends or family members!Imagine... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — Kansas Tourism announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos,... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

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

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.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

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.