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Fatal Head-On Collision on US 169 Near Humboldt

Tuesday, December 2

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on US 169 just east of the 1150 Road interchange south of Humboldt just after 5:30 Monday evening.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Jerri Linn Francis of Chanute... Read More.

Fatal Crash in Kingman County Under Investigation

Sunday, November 16

A Cheney man was killed in a Sunday morning crash in far eastern Kingman County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reports 32-year-old Taylor Goldsmith was eastbound on Southeast 20 Street about 3 ½ miles west of Cheney when for unknown reasons it left the road to... Read More.

Penalty shots prove fatal for Warrior Men’s Soccer in loss to Bulldogs

Thursday, September 25

McPherson College defeated the Sterling College Warriors 6-1 on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Bulldogs scored four first-half goals, two of the on pentaly shots, to take a commanding lead. McPherson ended with six goals, half of them from penalty shots. Despite the Warriors' 23... Read More.

Barton County Deputies Investigate Fatal Hit and Run as Possible Homicide

Thursday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal hit and run Wednesday night as a possible homicide.Deputies responded at 6:42 PM to the 100 block of Chisholm Trail, just outside the southeast corner of the Great Bend City limits. First... Read More.

Fatal Collision in Wilson County Claims One Life, Injures Two

Sunday, August 24

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and two others injured in a Saturday afternoon crash north of Fredonia. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Shirley Martin, 82, of Buffalo.Martin was Southbound on Harper Road when she failed to stop at... Read More.

Accident Friday Morning in McPherson

Friday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Captain Ryan Bauer told Ad Astra News that an accident was reported at about 10 AM this morning.Circumstances involving the crash remain under investigation at this time, but a medical issue may have factored into the crash.Name of the person... Read More.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Moundridge Sunday Morning

Sunday, August 17

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (UPDATE Aug. 18, 2025) — A Galva man was killed in a motorcycle/SUV crash Sunday morning at 22nd and Comanche Road, about six miles north of Moundridge.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched at 10:18 AM SundayA motorcycle driven by... Read More.

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Wednesday, August 6

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement.Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

Monday, June 16

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/16/25 Highlights McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues involving an intersection just west of Moundridge where two people were killed and a third injured in a crash last Thursday night were discussed by Public Works Director David Bohnenblust at Monday's McPherson County... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Fatal Fire in La Harpe Monday Morning, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Monday, January 27

La HARPE, Kan. — One person is dead after an early Monday morning fire in La Harpe.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the La Harpe Volunteer Fire Department and Allen County Deputies responded just before 7 AM to the report of a structure... 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.