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Kansas Sends Swift-Water Rescue Team to Texas

Saturday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Saturday Kansas deployed Kansas Task Force 1, consisting of two Type 3 swift-water search and rescue teams, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to assist the State of Texas in areas impacted by flooding... Read More.

Monarchs win 11th straight, clinch Jayhawk Collegiate League championship

Saturday, July 12

For the fourth time in their history, the Hutchinson Monarchs have won a league championship. On Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field, the Monarchs defeated the Kingman Islanders 8-2, securing their 11th consecutive win and clinching the Jayhawk Collegiate League title. The Monarchs also won league championships in... Read More.

Monarchs blast 18 hits in Friday win, will look to clinch outright league title today

Saturday, July 12

The Hutchinson Monarchs clinched at least a share of the Jayhawk Collegiate League title on Saturday, as they won their 10th game in a row by beating the Kingman Islanders 17-4 on Friday in Kingman. The Monarchs will look to win the outright league championship... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will take action on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget. As of now the maximum mill levy for the city would be set at 53.238 mills, which would be just under 1.2... Read More.

McPherson School Board to Address Flood Damage, Enrollment Study, and Annual Appointments at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday evening will review information regarding recent damage to the Roundhouse floor at McPherson High School due to the June flood. This will also include a presentation on proposed solutions for repair and replacement. During... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as... Read More.

Heather Faulkner Named Director of New Reno County Childcare Nonprofit, Kids Collective

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is proud to announce Heather Faulkner as the founding Executive Director of the Kids Collective Child Care Network, a newly-formed nonprofit focused on creating sustainable, high-quality solutions for Reno County’s child care system. Faulkner, a... Read More.

Tribute to Founder of Larned Radio Stations Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland

Friday, July 11

Obituary information provided by Hutchens-Stygar Funeral and Cremation Center in St,. Charles, Missouri, with additional information from the Ad Astra Radio files The founder of Larned's radio stations has passed away. Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland, 86, passed away Wednesday at his home in O'Fallon, Missouri. Hoagland grew... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved June Bids

Friday, July 11

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 18, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District Five... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Legalization of Chickens within City Limits at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

IOLA, Kan. — Chickens are back on the Iola City Council agenda Monday. Robin Lohman will meet with the Council during their 6 PM meeting at the Riverside Park Community building to consider legalizing them in residential zones within the city limits. This matter was... Read More.

Join the August Thrive Allen County Community Conversations

Friday, July 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The August sessions of Thrive Allen County Community Conversations have been announced. The sessions will be on Tuesday August 5th at 6 Pm at the Iola High School Science building, and Tuesday July 19th at 6:30 PM at the Elsmore... Read More.

Royals’ Estévez Earns Late All-Star Nod, Replaces deGrom on Squad

Friday, July 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Royals closer Carlos Estévez has been named to the AL All-Star team, giving Kansas City a third representative at Tuesday's Midsummer Classic in Atlanta. Estévez got the nod on Friday to replace Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, who is scheduled to pitch... Read More.

Kansas Sends Swift-Water Rescue Team to Texas

Kansas Sends Swift-Water Rescue Team to Texas

Monarchs win 11th straight, clinch Jayhawk Collegiate League championship

Monarchs blast 18 hits in Friday win, will look to clinch outright league title today

McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

McPherson School Board to Address Flood Damage, Enrollment Study, and Annual Appointments at Monday Meeting

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Heather Faulkner Named Director of New Reno County Childcare Nonprofit, Kids Collective

Tribute to Founder of Larned Radio Stations Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland

KDOT Announces Approved June Bids

Iola City Council to Discuss Legalization of Chickens within City Limits at Monday Meeting

Join the August Thrive Allen County Community Conversations

Royals’ Estévez Earns Late All-Star Nod, Replaces deGrom on Squad

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