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McPherson Landfill Fire Saturday

Monday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Firefighters from five departments battled a fire at the McPherson County Landfill Saturday, Oct. 14. Water shuttles were utilized from McPherson to the scene for the large fire that produced a lot of smoke and limited visibility along... Read More.

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMSNEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people.The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

Public Works to Begin Annual Waterline Flushing and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program

Wednesday, October 11

By City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beginning October 16th and lasting through November, the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be working to complete the annual waterline flushing and fire hydrant maintenance program. Some areas may experience discolored or cloudy... Read More.

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a program administration agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services Inc., for a down payment assistance program.This is funded through a general fund allocation of the city through the Hutchinson Housing Commission and... Read More.

Fire Prevention Month Cooking Safety Presentations

Monday, October 2

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cooking was the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in 2015-2019 and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking caused 49 percent of reported home fires, 20 percent of... Read More.

Residential Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

Thursday, September 7

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at 2:43 p.m. today at 319 East 8th Avenue. Upon their arrival, units found light smoke coming out of the eaves of a one and a half story duplex.... Read More.

Hutchinson Garage Fire Injures One

Thursday, September 7

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a garage fire Wednesday night in the 1500 block of West 12th in Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Unruh said the first responding unit after the call came in at 10:45 PM reported this... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Gets News Slide-In Wildland Fire Unit: City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire department is getting a new slide-in wildland fire unit. The unit, which can be placed on a utility vehicle when the National Weather Service issues a fire weather alert, will replace a 30 year old unit... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States.Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box

Friday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill in the Kansas Legislature expanding the... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

Tuesday, August 1

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County.In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a little over $20,000. Each... Read More.

Hillsboro Fire Department Volunteer Offering CPR Certification Classes

Wednesday, July 26

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Hillsboro Fire Department volunteer Matt Hein is offering to teach CPR classes to groups or offices needing CPR certifications.Hein is a 14-year veteran of the Hillsboro Fire Department and a volunteer for Marion County EMS. In addition to being a long-time... Read More.