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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Victims of Political Violence

Friday, September 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and all victims and survivors of political violence, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be lowered to half-staff effective... Read More.

State Fair Parking Update for Sept. 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11

Due to current conditions, parking availability at the Kansas State Fair has been updated for Friday, September 12. Parking Lot Update: Lots A & B on State Fair Road will open at 10 AM on Friday, September 12 and can be accessed from Main Street... Read More.

Remembering 9/11: Giving People a Sense of Normalcy on the Day the Earth Stood Still

Thursday, September 11

September 11, 2001, started out like any other Tuesday. At that time the Hutchinson City Council met every week, rather than the twice a month schedule they now use. Also, back in 2001 Reno County District Court had their first appearance criminal docket each... Read More.

Moran Man, One Time Candidate for Governor, Arrested after Allen County Courthouse Disturbance

Thursday, September 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A Moran man who has been a frequent critic of local government was arrested Wednesday after a disturbance at the Allen County Courthouse. According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, George A. “Arlyn” Briggs, 68, had been inside the courthouse Wednesday... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces 2025–2026 Student Senate Leadership

Wednesday, September 10

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is proud to announce the newly elected Student Senate leadership for the 2025–2026 academic year. These outstanding student leaders were elected last week and will represent the student body, advocate for student interests, and help shape campus life... Read More.

Allen Livestock Judging Team Practices at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Allen Community College livestock judging team traveled to the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6, to participate in a practice workout alongside collegiate teams from Butler, Fort Scott, Hutchinson, and Kansas State University. The Allen team evaluated six classes of... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led a bipartisan group of 13 of their colleagues in introducing the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act, the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act, and theRead More.

Wildcat Wednesday Rocks the Kansas State Fair!

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 10, 2025) - What a great morning at the Kansas State Fair! Droves of people are pouring through the gates, eager to celebrate Wildcat Wednesday. The fairgrounds are abuzz, and the light cloud cover and cool temperatures are making for absolutely... Read More.

Start Time Adjusted for Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller Concert

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 10 will now begin at 6:30 PM (originally scheduled for 7:30 PM). Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Already have tickets? You’re all set—your current tickets... Read More.

Tuesday Evening Crash on US 169 Claims Life of Mound City Man, Four Injured

Wednesday, September 10

ALLEN/NEOSHO COUNTY — One person was killed and four others injured in a crash early Tuesday evening on US 169 just north of the Allen/Neosho County line near Petrolia. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Morgan Wakefield, 29, of Mound City was... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Farmer Challenges Republican Incumbent for 2nd District Congressional Seat

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — A southeast Kansas farmer, veterinarian and veteran is running for Congress because he is “increasingly alarmed at the direction this administration is heading.” Don Coover, a Democrat and political newcomer, is challenging Republican Derek Schmidt, who currently holds the 2nd District seat.... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Hears Wastewater Improvement Report, Approves Event Requests

Tuesday, September 9

GARNETT, Kan. — A report on Garnett's wastewater improvements had some good news. Bob Coltrain from Midwest provided the information on a system evaluation and a recommendation on how to proceed with replacing clay service lines and brick manholes. That evaluation identified 31,000 feet of... Read More.

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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Victims of Political Violence

State Fair Parking Update for Sept. 12, 2025

Remembering 9/11: Giving People a Sense of Normalcy on the Day the Earth Stood Still

Moran Man, One Time Candidate for Governor, Arrested after Allen County Courthouse Disturbance

Allen Community College Announces 2025–2026 Student Senate Leadership

Allen Livestock Judging Team Practices at Kansas State Fair

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wildcat Wednesday Rocks the Kansas State Fair!

Start Time Adjusted for Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller Concert

Tuesday Evening Crash on US 169 Claims Life of Mound City Man, Four Injured

Southeast Kansas Farmer Challenges Republican Incumbent for 2nd District Congressional Seat

Garnett City Commission Hears Wastewater Improvement Report, Approves Event Requests

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