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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Hutchinson

Monday, June 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Police Department requested KBI assistance at approximately 7:23 p.m. Sunday, June 7. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the... Read More.

Antique Tractor Preservation Day Observed Annually on August 22

Sunday, June 7

Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture, Heritage, and Independence Honoring America's Agricultural Heritage Since 2010 ▪ By Michael Hinton | Founder, Antique Tractor Preservation Day HUTCHINSON, Kan., June 07, 2026 – For 250 years, America has been built by generations of men and women who worked the... Read More.

16 New KHP Troopers Graduate from Academy, Three Assigned to This Area

Friday, June 5

16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated Friday from the 75th class of the KHP Training Academy in Salina on completion of their 21 week basic training program. One of the new troopers, Lakota Heinrich of Brookville, is being assigned to Ellsworth County... Read More.

Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Prepares for Grand Opening of New Facility

Friday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson YMCA is set to unveil its impressive new 75,000-square-foot facility with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Following this debut, the facility will officially open its doors for regular operations on... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Rescinded a Portion of the Reno Co RWD 101, Reno County

Friday, June 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a Do Not Drink Order for a portion of the Reno Co RWD 101 public water supply system located in Reno County.Only those customers west of the intersection of Red... Read More.

US Senate Confirms Great Bend Attorney for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, June 4

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Great Bend Attorney Jeff Kuhlman to fill one of three vacancies on the US District Court in Kansas. Kuhlman was confirmed earlier this week on a 52-46 vote. Kuhlman, who previously served as a law clerk for... Read More.

Library of Congress Seeking Stories of Kansas Veterans

Thursday, June 4

Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas partners with LOC to preserve veterans’ stories on June 8, 2026 WICHITA, Kan. - Kansas is a state with a long and proud military history. In recognition of the service and sacrifice of Kansas veterans, the Library... Read More.

Missing Wichita Man Located

Thursday, June 4

UPDATE - Robert Sutter was found safe Thursday evening. Earlier story; The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man. The whereabouts of 76-year-old Robert Sutter, of Wichita, Kansas, are unknown and the public’s assistance... Read More.

Leadership Reno County Seeking Recommendations and Applications

Thursday, June 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2026 class. The purpose of Leadership Reno County, a program of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community Foundation, is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of leadership... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Thursday, June 4

KINGMAN, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is along East B Avenue from Main Street... Read More.