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Hairball’s New ’80s Rock Tour Comes To The 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 18

‘80’s Rock & Roll Tribute Band Returns To The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rock & Roll tribute powerhouse Hairball will bring its larger-than-life 80s rock spectacle to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Celebrating 26 years... Read More.

Severe Storms Likely This Afternoon, Some Areas Under Flood Warnings This Morning

Monday, May 18

Scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms are expected in central Kansas this afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Kansas in a level 4, or moderate risk area, generally east of a line from Cunningham to St. John to Ellsworth.... Read More.

StartUp South Hutch: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to South Hutchinson, KS

Monday, May 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - StartUp South Hutch, an Entrepreneurship Workshop Series presented by StartUp Hutch, is coming to South Hutchinson, Kansas, on Thursday, May 21, at South Hutch Community Building. The workshop is designed for rural and small-town residents who are interested in starting a... Read More.

Kansas Farm Bureau Announces Leadership Change

Monday, May 18

The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Board of Directors has selected fifth-generation farmer and stockman Glenn Brunkow to serve as president following Joe Newland’s resignation. “Serving as president of Kansas Farm Bureau is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Saturday Night Update on SW Kansas Wildfires, High Fire Danger Continues Sunday

Saturday, May 16

Additional firefighting resources from neighboring states begin arriving Sunday in southwest Kansas to assist local crews who have been battling wildfires over the past three days started by lightning from dry thunderstorms. Also helping with the fire are various task force units from other... Read More.

218 Million Bushel Kansas Wheat Crop Projected

Friday, May 15

The 2026 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 14th. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. The three-day average yield for the... Read More.

Area Organizations Recognized as Childcare Champions

Thursday, May 14

Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize 66 Kansas communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is part of the Child Care Friendly Communities initiative—a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to make childcare accessible,... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT: Three Reno County Overdoses in 24 hours on May 12th

Thursday, May 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - May 14, 2026 - The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses in Reno County. Three overdoses were reported within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve primarily methamphetamine. The Reno County... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities Awarded HEAL Funding

Thursday, May 14

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local... Read More.

Reno County District Attorney Releases Findings in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

Thursday, May 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - May 14, 2026 - The Reno County District Attorney’s Office has completed review of the use of deadly force that resulted in the death of Cassondra Scott. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations conducted the investigation related to the incident that occurred... Read More.

One Teenager Stable, One in Custody Following Carey Park Shooting

Thursday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On May 13th, 2026, at 8:21 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with personnel from the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the river, near Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park, in reference to a shooting. When... Read More.

Kansas Book Festival Announces Tornado Anniversary Event Featuring Bill Kurtis, Melissa Brunner.

Thursday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Book Festival announces A Night for the History Books: Bill Kurtis Remembers, an evening with beloved journalist, documentarian, and author Bill Kurtis. On the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, the Kansas Book Festival is asking the author... Read More.