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2025 Wildfire Mitigation Project Planned for Areas North and East of Hutchinson

Thursday, January 2

By Jeremy Unruh, Hutchinson Fire Department Chief of Operations HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will be conducting wildland mitigation operations North and East of Hutchinson this year for our annual mitigation project. The areas North of Hutchinson will include Plum Street from 69th... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Five Chiefs Named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games

Thursday, January 2

By Matt McMullen KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs have their collective sights on another Super Bowl run as the postseason kicks off later this month, but in the meantime, five members of the back-to-back defending world champions earned nominations to... Read More.

(12/11) K-State Women Uses Big Fourth Quarter to Down Houston

Thursday, January 2

BOX SCORE HOUSTON, Tex. (KStateSports.com) - (12/11) K-State used a dominant fourth quarter to hold off the upset bid by Houston, 74-55, on Wednesday afternoon at Fertitta Center. The win improves K-State's win streak to nine. K-State improved its record to 14-1 for the second... Read More.

No. 7 Kansas Drops Big 12 Conference Opener to West Virginia, 62-61

Thursday, January 2

BOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTES LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Javon Small hit the go-ahead free throw with 1.8 seconds remaining, and West Virginia held on after blowing an 18-point second-half lead to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 62-61 in an intense Big 12 opener for both... Read More.

Multiple Area Players and Coaches Selected for 52nd Annual Shrine Bowl

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Shrine Bowl announced the 88 players that received invitations to the 2025 event on New Year's Day. The 52nd Annual Shrine Bowl will be held on Saturday, June 21 at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. In all, 13 players and four coaches... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Offering 1 For 1 Match on Sponsored Wreaths through Jan. 17 for 2025 Event at Laurel Cemetery & Haven (Priest) Cemetery

Tuesday, December 31

Volunteers help to Remember, Honor, Teach about our community’s heroes By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at both Laurel Cemetery and Haven (Priest) Cemetery are honored this December as part... Read More.

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick Retiring After 36 Years of Dedicated Service

Tuesday, December 31

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire on January 13, 2025, after 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas. A retirement reception will be held to celebrate... Read More.

Allen County Approves Zoning Change for Six-Acre Site for Propane Retail Sales East of Humboldt

Tuesday, December 31

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Monday approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a six-acre site just east of Humboldt to allow a propane retail sales facility. The property is currently zoned agricultural, and the zoning on the site would... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation to Celebrate 30 Years in 2025

Tuesday, December 31

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Jan. 1, 2025, The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. This milestone represents three decades of giving, community building, and philanthropic efforts... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Emergency Repairs and Renew Four-Year Lease Agreements for I-137 Signs

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — A $9,250 bill for emergency repairs to a sewer main on East Hulse was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. A person associated with the owner of a house cut away an eight-inch main and, in its place, put in a... Read More.