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McPherson County Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Rate KLETC Honor

Friday, October 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During Friday's graduation for the 348th Basic Training Class from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Yoder, one of the class members received an award rarely given.McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Britting was presented the Executive Director's Academic Award. This... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs Mourn Passing of Former Player, Wyandotte Co. Deputy Killed in Line of Duty

Sunday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - While the team was in Wichita competing in the National Baseball Congress (NBC) World Series, the Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team heard the unfortunate news of Wyandotte County Sheriff Deputy Elijah Ming, a former player in the early years of the team's existence.Ming,... Read More.

Arrest Made in Death of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy

Sunday, July 27

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (July 27, 2025) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Escorting Deputy Gaede Home

Tuesday, July 1

With a Kansas Highway Patrol escort, the body of Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was taken home this afternoon. Gaede was shot and killed Friday night as he was attempting to arrest a man for illegal fireworks at a residence in Phillipsburg.The procession... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

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.

McPherson County Deputy Under Investigation

Friday, April 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.Sheriff Jerry Montagne told Ad Astra News Friday he is not able to release any information on the case at this time due to it being a... Read More.

Ex-Allen County Deputy Pleads to Reduced Charges in Child Sex Case

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving sexual involvement with a 15-year-old runaway.Michael Lane Tennyson pleaded guilty in Allen County District Court to four counts of indecent solicitation of a child in an... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

Monday, August 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Revised Job Description for Deputy Fire Chief Position

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved a revised job description for the deputy fire chief position. This is part of a restructuring of the Fire Department organizational chart, which for this position involves a minor modification of job duties along... Read More.