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Nex-Tech to Acquire Bandwidth from US Cellular

(August 2, 2025) — Nex-Tech Wireless has entered into an agreement with US Cellular to acquire additional spectrum space in the 700 MHz band, which will enable Nex-Tech to increase network capacity in central Kansas. Nex-Tech Wireless CEO Jon Lightle said the additional spectrum will... Read More.

Safehope Launches Matching Gift Challenge

NEWTON, Kan. (August 1, 2025) — This August, your impact goes even further! Thanks to the generous support of the Patterson Family Foundation, every donation made to the Safehope Victim Services Fund will be matched up to 50 percent!  That means every dollar you give... Read More.

St. John Man Injured in K-96 Crash Near Colwich

ST. JOHN, Kan. — A St. John man was one of three people injured in a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on K-96 near Colwich. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by James Commerford of Wichita that was southbound on 151st Street North had... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information. Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Great Bend, Moundridge Voters have Primary Elections Tuesday

Voters in Moundridge and one ward in Great Bend will have primary elections Tuesday. In Moundridge, seven candidates are seeking two open City Council seats. One of the seats is currently held by Wayne Fisher, who is running for Mayor, and the other held by... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Stafford

STAFFORD, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a technical... Read More.