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Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

By Reno County Kansas    RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

By the Kansas Office of the Governor   TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Daniel Brown Named NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information   HUTCHNSON, Kan. - Leading one of the stingiest defenses this season, Hutchinson Community College sophomore defensive end Daniel Brown was named the 2023 NJCAA National Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound defensive... Read More.

Kansas Football Announces 2024 Early Signing Class

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold announced the addition of 18 student-athletes who signed to join the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday. The signing class is a consensus top 50 class by the recruiting... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

By Lucky Kidd   LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court. According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

By Kansas Highway Patrol   Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend. The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.