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AVCTL I All-League Honors Announced; Hutch High’s Jackson Anderson Named Defensive Player of the Year

Tuesday, November 25

The Hutchinson High School Salthawk football team, which posted a 7-3 record in 2025, placed several players on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I football team.The team was released on Monday.Salthawk linebacker Jackson Anderson, a 6-foot-195-pound senior, was named the AVCTL I... Read More.

Area First Responders Save Life of Person Trapped in a Grain Cart Near Garnett, Quickly Move Patient to Kansas City Area Trauma Center

Tuesday, September 16

GARNETT, Kan. — A person trapped in a grain cart late Tuesday morning west of Garnett was rescued and received advanced treatment for injuries within 90 minutes of Anderson County Emergency Communications receiving a call for assistance, underscoring the value to training, interagency cooperation,... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Garnett

Thursday, July 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water... Read More.

Allen and Anderson County Election Filings

Tuesday, June 3

ALLEN/ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One city council seat in Iola and two in Humboldt will have to be filled by write-in in the November general election. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, there was not a filing for Ward 1 on the... Read More.

Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

Monday, May 19

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On the evening of May 19, emergency personnel from multiple departments across Anderson County were dispatched to the area of 1300 Road near the intersection of Texas Road in response to a reported water rescue incident.A vehicle carrying multiple occupants... Read More.

Blue Dragon Women’s Basketball Coach Phil Anderson to Retire

Tuesday, April 15

By Steve Carpenter - Hutchinson CC Sports Information DirectorHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - After Wednesday, Phil Anderson becomes the answer to a Hutchinson Community College Athletic Department trivia question.That question is: Who is the only Blue Dragon coach – head or assistant – to win... Read More.

Kansas Athletics Unveils New Changes to Anderson Family Football Complex

Monday, March 24

PHOTO GALLERY | VIDEOLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Athletics unveiled new changes to the Anderson Family Football Complex, the home of Kansas Football, on Monday, featuring a brand-new walkthrough space, team room and additional meeting spaces.The newest additions to Anderson Family Football... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Anderson Co RWD #4

Tuesday, March 18

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Anderson Co RWD #4 public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in... Read More.

Anderson County Agencies Respond to Heat Emergency at Childcare Facility

Friday, February 21

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — During the recent cold snap, Anderson County Fire and Emergency Management, along with Anderson County EMS, responded to a request for assistance from a local early learning and childcare service experiencing a loss of heat. The emergency call came in... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County.According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Colony Community Church Fire “Purposely Set” According to Sunday Afternoon Statement from Anderson County Emergency Management Director

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — More details have been released on Thursday night's fire that destroyed Colony Community Church, which Anderson County Emergency Management Director Mark Locke said in a Sunday afternoon statement was “purposely set.”Locke said the fire was discovered about 7:40 PM... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids, Projects Awarded in Allen, Anderson County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd Among the bid awards from the November letting of the Kansas Department of Transportation were three in Allen and Anderson Counties. All three projects were awarded to Bettis asphalt and Construction of Topeka.Two of the projects are along US 59, one a... Read More.