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Hutchinson Trinity Catholic’s Drew Dechant Tops KABC Class 2A-1A All-State Baseball Team

Wednesday, June 3

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School’s Drew Dechant was named Pitcher of the Year in Class 2A-1A by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches and leads the Class 2A-1A First Team. The KABC released its All-State Baseball Teams for Classes 2-1A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A... Read More.

Buhler Softball Players Recognized on AVCTL 3 All-League Team

Wednesday, June 3

Seven Buhler High School softball players earned recognition on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III All-League Team. Buhler junior outfielder Macy Miller and senior pitcher Lily Horne were named to the First Team. Sophomore second baseman Kinley Combs was named to the Second Team. Four... Read More.

Buhler Baseball Players Honored on AVCTL III Team

Wednesday, June 3

Five Buhler High School baseball players received recognition on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III All-League Team. Junior catcher Chase Moler, junior outfielder Asher McConnaughy, senior outfielder Jared Miller and junior designated hitter Layne Burkhart were named to the Second Team. Freshman pitcher Matix... Read More.

KU Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Loaded Once Again

Wednesday, June 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men's basketball announced its regular-season non-conference schedule Tuesday and it once again features a loaded slate. Kansas will open the regular season by hosting Fordham on Monday, Nov. 2. In its second game of the 2026-27 campaign, KU will host Middle Tennessee... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 31 Local Bridge Projects

Wednesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 31 local bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge improvement programs. Combined with matching funds from... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officers Arrest 19 Year Old Male on Charges to Include Attempted First Degree Murder

Wednesday, June 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On June 2nd, 2026, at 2:00 A.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Prairie Street for the report of a subject, later identified as 19-year-old Teyton T. Savage Dobbins, attempting to force entry... Read More.

Salina Man in Custody After Explosives Were Found in Residence

Wednesday, June 3

One person is in custody after search warrants were executed Tuesday in Salina. The Salina Police and Fire Departments along with a hazmat team, the State Fire Marshal and a bomb squad from Riley County executed the warrant at a location in the... Read More.

Upcoming Kratom Legislation and Available Support Resources in Reno County

Wednesday, June 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The purpose of this community alert is to inform the community about Kansas legislation that will prohibit the sale and possession of Kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). This is set to take effect, July 1st, 2026. As Kansas prepares for the upcoming prohibition,... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Paul Mai

Wednesday, June 3

He arrived in the U.S. with $26 in his pocket, yet he lived to experience the American dream. The late Paul Mai immigrated from Germany in 1958, moved to Kansas, and became globally recognized in the steel fabrication business. It’s a remarkable story in rural... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Ford County Firefighter and Paramedic William Cory “Liam” Price

Wednesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in honor of Ford County firefighter and paramedic William Cory “Liam”... Read More.

Historic Documents on Display at Eisenhower Library and Museum, Symphony at Sunset Saturday

Wednesday, June 3

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene is hosing a display through July 5th featuring historical American documents from the National Archives as part of the America 250 celebration. Documents on display include the Louisiana Purchase, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Treaty of Paris,... Read More.

Pavlovich Named League MVP; Bullpup Softball Picks Up AVCTL Honors

Wednesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - After another AVCTL Division III league title and trip to the 4A State Tournament in 2026, the McPherson Bullpups were well-represented on the all-league softball team. Junior Carmen Pavlovich was rewarded for her outstanding play on the mound and at the plate as... Read More.