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Truck Crashes Into Pittsburg Home While Family Sleeps No Serious Injuries Reported

Tuesday, August 11

A truck driver crashed into a home in Pittsburg around 5:30 a.m. Monday while the family was asleep. Authorities say the driver lost control and hit the garage. The driver suffered minor injuries; the family was not hurt. Officials are investigating the cause.

Arson Suspected in Fire That Destroyed Long Vacant Home Near Moran

Tuesday, August 11

A house fire destroyed a home just after midnight Saturday on North Dakota Road, about five miles northwest of Moran. The Allen County Sheriff's Office says arson is suspected, and an off-duty Moran Marmaton-Osage firefighter was among the first at the scene. The nearby LaHarpe... 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.

Join the Hay Fest Committee and Get Involved in Yates Center

Monday, August 10

Hay Fest YC is seeking volunteers to join the Hay Fest Committee. Whether you have experience planning events or simply want to get more involved in our community, there are plenty of ways to contribute. Come learn about Hay Fest and meet the team on... Read More.

US 54 Reconstruction Progresses in Iola

Monday, August 10

Work continues this week on the US 54 reconstruction project in Iola. Planned project activities include traffic signal and streetlight infrastructure work, concrete placement at intersections and parking, and curbing installation and sidewalk grading prep work. The first phase of a five-phase project, which relates to... Read More.

Southern Rust Detected in Kansas Corn as Experts Urge Growers to Monitor Spread

Monday, August 10

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas corn for the first time this year, including trace levels in Stafford, Bourbon and Crawford counties. The disease spreads north on wind currents and thrives in warm, humid weather. K-State specialists say later-planted corn in central and western... Read More.

Moran Announces Fall Cleanup Week with Dumpster and Curbside Pickup

Saturday, August 8

The City of Moran will hold a fall cleanup week from August 28th through September 7th. A roll-off dumpster will be available at Moran City Park, and city crews will provide curbside pickup on September 3rd for larger items. Residents are reminded to separate wood and... Read More.

Malachi Davis Sentenced to Six Years for Humboldt Shooting Death

Saturday, August 8

Malachi Davis was sentenced Friday to six years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in the March shooting death of John Kent in Humboldt. Judge Daniel Creitz issued the sentence at Allen County District Court. Police say Davis shot Kent after an argument with his girlfriend. Davis... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners to Consider New Process for Burn Bans

Saturday, August 8

Allen County commissioners are considering a new process for countywide burn bans. The proposal would let the county’s six fire chiefs issue burn bans when dangerous fire conditions develop between commission meetings. The plan also calls for expanded public alerts and fines of up to 25-hundred... Read More.

CFSEK Awards $185,000 in 2026 Community Impact Grants

Saturday, August 8

Since 2001, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has been making a difference in the region through its Community Impact Grants (formerly known as the General Funds Grants). This year is no different, with $185,000 granted to 73 projects in the focus areas... Read More.

Construction to Move South of K-39 on K-7 Rehab Project

Saturday, August 8

K-7 will be closed to through traffic from the K-39 junction south one mile to Cavalry Road in Bourbon County for excavation work starting the week of Aug. 10, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work is a continuation of the K-7 improvement... Read More.

4-year-old Dies After Reported Electrical Shock

Saturday, August 8

On Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 4-year-old child not breathing. The Allen County Communications Center received the 911 call just after 9:30 p.m. and learned that the parents, with the unconscious child, were driving... Read More.