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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board. Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled. Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS.  Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

Three Arrests, Two Cases, One Unusual in Great Bend

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police have of late had some interesting cases, including one in a place you wouldn't think of. Case one began June 6th when they took a report of a theft in progress in the 900 Block of MacArthur Road where... Read More.

Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

Great Bend, Kan. — Congratulations to Maurices for celebrating 15 years at their current location! On June 14th, Maurices, a leading women’s fashion brand, celebrated 15 years of success and continued growth at their current location on 10th St. Maurices, was founded on the... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office. Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training. Argo will be partnered with... Read More.