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McPherson County Commission Approves Camera Installation for County Clerk

Monday, June 8

A change order on the McPherson County Building project for the County Clerk's Office was approved by the County Commission Monday. This involves $5,765 to cover wiring and installation of security cameras in two storage rooms where election materials and equipment are stored and... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Hutchinson

Monday, June 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Police Department requested KBI assistance at approximately 7:23 p.m. Sunday, June 7. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the... Read More.

Team Kansas 1-1 at Colorado/Kansas 6-Man All-State Summer Kickoff Classic

Sunday, June 7

Kansas Six-Man football standouts took on Colorado North and Colorado South in the Colorado/Kansas 6-Man All-State Summer Kickoff Classic Saturday at Rex Field on the campus of Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo. Colorado South defeated Team Kansas 16-6 after leading at halftime 8-0. Team Kansas... Read More.

Red Team Defeats Blue Team in KVA All-Star Match

Sunday, June 7

The Red Team defeated the Blue Team 26-24, 25-27, 19-25, 27-25, 15-11 in the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Match Saturday at Washburn University’s Whiting Fieldhouse in Topeka. The Red Team featured Halstead High School’s Katharine Engel, Nickerson’s Delaney Childs, Little River’s Arika Feldman, McPherson’s Ava... Read More.

Antique Tractor Preservation Day Observed Annually on August 22

Sunday, June 7

Celebrating 250 Years of American Agriculture, Heritage, and Independence Honoring America's Agricultural Heritage Since 2010 ▪ By Michael Hinton | Founder, Antique Tractor Preservation Day HUTCHINSON, Kan., June 07, 2026 – For 250 years, America has been built by generations of men and women who worked the... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Accepting Nominations for 2026 Awards

Sunday, June 7

Thrive Allen County is now accepting nominations for their 19th Annual Award Celebration in November. Each year Thrive honors individuals, businesses, and organizations making Allen County a stronger, healthier and more connected community. This includes whose expanding access, serving, the underserved, collaborating well,... Read More.

Monarchs Have Rugged Night as Cannons Roll to Win

Sunday, June 7

The Hutchinson Monarchas had a rough night Saturday, as the Kansas Cannons scored the first 13 runs en route to a 13-2 win at Hobart-Detter Field. It was the Cannons' second straight win over the Monarchs, who started the season 4-0. The Cannons scored four runs... Read More.

Andale Well-Represented on AVCTL All-League Softball Squad

Saturday, June 6

ANDALE, Kan. — Nine members of the Andale/Garden Plain softball team were recognized with All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League IV honors. Six are first-team selections, with head coach Erin Carney being named the league’s Coach of the Year. Clare Krier and Ryin Gibbens are first-team selections... Read More.

16 New KHP Troopers Graduate from Academy, Three Assigned to This Area

Friday, June 5

16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated Friday from the 75th class of the KHP Training Academy in Salina on completion of their 21 week basic training program. One of the new troopers, Lakota Heinrich of Brookville, is being assigned to Ellsworth County... Read More.

Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA Prepares for Grand Opening of New Facility

Friday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson YMCA is set to unveil its impressive new 75,000-square-foot facility with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Following this debut, the facility will officially open its doors for regular operations on... Read More.