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December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Friday, December 19

HAYS, Kan. — When you ask a group of teachers why they chose this as their profession, there tends to be one consistent response. Nearly all will say they felt a calling to serve and were drawn to teaching because they wanted to create... Read More.

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

Friday, December 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table. She said starch and moisture content determine the best... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

Thursday, December 18

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kansas. On Dec. 18, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Leavenworth Police Department requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. At around... Read More.

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Thursday, December 18

The high winds are also hampering part of the wildfire response. The Kansas Forest Service said their firefighting aircraft are grounded today due to the high winds, which can make flying unsafe for pilots and reduce effectiveness of water drops. Because of this, firefighters... Read More.

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thursday, December 18

LARNED, Kan. — Throughout his almost three-decades-long nursing career, Ron Williams has been drawn to emergency care for patients throughout Kansas and in other states. That attraction has now led him to the Emergency Department (ED) at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). “I have always worked... Read More.

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

Thursday, December 18

2:37 p.m. - Evergy is reporting just over 5,000 customers without power. About 60 customers are off in Reno County, mostly on the south side of Hutchinson, the city of South Hutchinson, and south of south Hutchinson. Midwest Energy is reporting 283 customers without... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Examines Roiling Water Dispute Between Crop Irrigators and Hays, Russell

Monday, December 15

Conflict pits cities seeking reliable water source against farmers clinging to supply TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court endured a crossfire of claims and counterclaims Monday about whether an association of Edwards County irrigators can try to thwart plans by Hays and Russell to... Read More.

New Diesel Mechanic Shop in St. John Meets a Long-Overdue Local Need

Monday, December 15

Pictured Left to Right: Brady, Addison Willinger, Devin Willinger, Troy Willinger ST. JOHN, Kan. - Early in 2024, I began researching business gaps in Stafford County; specifically, industries where local demand was high, but services were either absent or located miles away. One need rose... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Seeking Community Members to Serve on Board of Directors

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan.- (December 15, 2025)- Beyond Barriers, a cross-disability independent living organization, is recruiting new members for its Board of Directors. Community members with experience or interest in fund development, finance, marketing, or disability services are encouraged to apply. Beyond Barriers is guided by the... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

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December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

Kansas Supreme Court Examines Roiling Water Dispute Between Crop Irrigators and Hays, Russell

New Diesel Mechanic Shop in St. John Meets a Long-Overdue Local Need

Beyond Barriers Seeking Community Members to Serve on Board of Directors

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

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