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Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks.Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

Reno County Correctional Facility Inmate Found Dead

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 24, 2025) - On June 24th, 2025, at approximately 01:43, a male inmate housed at the Reno County Correctional Facility was found unresponsive during routine safety checks by correctional staff.Jail Personnel and emergency responders were immediately notified. Despite efforts by on-site... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning.The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

One Dead in Shooting Near Larned

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man is dead and another in custody after an early Saturday evening shooting south of Larned.Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett said dispatch was notified of the shooting just after 5 PM at a property along K-19 South.... Read More.

KWU Official Found Dead this Morning

Thursday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are investigating the death of the head of Kansas Wesleyan University's teacher education department.In a statement from KWU, Dr. Eileen St. John passed away in her office this morning. Emergency personnel responded to the campus about 7:45... Read More.

McPherson Sheriff Deputies Respond to Tragedy at Inman Motocross Track

Saturday, September 16

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Deputies from the McPherson County Sheriff's Office responded for a report of three deceased persons in a camper at the Inman Motocross track on Saturday.As stated in a press release from the McPherson Sheriff's Office, members of... Read More.

13 Cows Dead Out of 76, Overturned Trailer on K-156

Wednesday, August 9

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — At around 2:56 p.m., Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared that a semi truck with a cow hauler, loaded with 76 head of cattle on the trailer was on its side on K-156 in Ellsworth county. The road remained... Read More.

Teen found Dead after Authorities Responded to a Residence in McPherson

Friday, June 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the death of a teen in McPherson. According to the McPherson Police Department, Officers and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched early Thursday morning to a residence in the 1400 block of N Dover St. in McPherson to the... Read More.

One Man Found Dead, Another in Critical Condition Thursday at a Home East of Hesston

Friday, March 31

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One man was found dead, another in critical condition following a call for medical assistance Thursday east of Hesston.Law enforcement and EMS were dispatched Thursday afternoon when acquaintances called 911 after finding two men unresponsive in a home in the... Read More.