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Warm, Mostly Wet Spring for SE Kansas

Thursday, June 4

The Spring of 2026 was a wet one for much of southeast Kansas, but not all of it, with above average temperatures. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports Chanute's March-May precipitation - what's considered meteorological spring - came to 16.22 inches, 4,22 inches... Read More.

Warm Spring for Central Kansas, precipitation mixed

Thursday, June 4

The spring of 2026 was the second warmest on record for central Kansas, with precipitation a mixed bag. The National Weather Service says McPherson's rainfall for the March-May period, which is considered meteorological spring, came to .4.66 inches, just over six inches below... Read More.

3 Area Bridge Projects to Receive Cost-Share Funding

Thursday, June 4

31 local bridge projects will share in over $40.5 million in state and federal funding announced this week by the Kansas Department of Transportation. About half of the funds will come through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, which will replace 15 bridges... Read More.

Missing Wichita Man Located

Thursday, June 4

UPDATE - Robert Sutter was found safe Thursday evening. Earlier story; The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man. The whereabouts of 76-year-old Robert Sutter, of Wichita, Kansas, are unknown and the public’s assistance... Read More.

Texas Tops Texas Tech in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series Finals

Thursday, June 4

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Texas Tech on Wednesday night. BOX SCORE The No.... Read More.

Kansas High School Track Athletes Broke 39 Records at State Championships

Thursday, June 4

The 2026 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships produced 39 state meet records, not including wheelchair events. The state track meet took place Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium, formerly Cessna Stadium. More than 20,000 fans watched 4,000 athletes compete. Sprint records were set... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In 2A, Humboldt pitcher Ty Shaughnessy and Marmaton Valley pitcher Tyler Lord were selected to the first team along with Crest... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. Great Bend's Daxton Minton was one of the players that helped lead the Panthers to a 5A State Tournament berth and... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In Class 4A, the McPherson Bullpups had three players recognized as pitcher Cade Strathman and infielder Carter Bengtson were both first... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. The highlight from the area was the selection of Trinity Catholic Drew Dechant as the Pitcher of the Year in 2-1A. ... Read More.

Leadership Reno County Seeking Recommendations and Applications

Thursday, June 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2026 class. The purpose of Leadership Reno County, a program of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community Foundation, is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of leadership... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Thursday, June 4

KINGMAN, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is along East B Avenue from Main Street... Read More.