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Sentencing Delayed in 2024 Firearm Incident in Inman

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Sentencing for a man who discharged a weapon into two homes and a vehicle in Inman in December 2024 has been continued. According to the McPherson County Attorney's Office the sentencing for Benjamin Schwindt that was to have taken place... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief Provides City Commissioners with Overview of Recent Hazmat Incident

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry gave City Commissioners an overview Tuesday on the December 2nd incident where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned at the US 56/Old81 Bypass intersection. The semi was going north on the bypass, K-153 for that section,... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures.The declaration had... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Department Investigating Aggravated Battery Incident

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:46 PM, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to an address in the 1100 block West 19th Ave for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located one adult male with a gunshot wound to... Read More.

South Hutchinson Elementary School Sends Letter to Parents Regarding Lockout Incident Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, November 5

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) - Letter from Mrs. Shalon Worcester Principal at USD 309 South Hutchinson Elementary SchoolParents and GuardiansWe hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a lockout situation that took place earlier today at... Read More.

Tescott Man Honored for Saving Moundridge Teen in Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake July 3rd

Monday, September 1

A Tescott man was honored Friday night for his rescue of a Moundridge teen July 3 at Kanopolis Lake after a boating incident that claimed the lives of her father and best friend.Daryl Lee was presented an honorary commission from Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny... Read More.

Incident at Smoky Valley High School Turns Out to be False Alarm

Friday, August 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — An incident this morning at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg turned out to not be as serious as first feared.USD 400 Superintendent Quinton Breese said a community member alerted authorities about a possible weapon seen in a student's car on... Read More.

Murder Charges Pending Following Incident in Neosho County Saturday Evening

Monday, August 11

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (August 10, 2025) — One person is dead and another in custody after a Saturday evening incident in far northeast Neosho County.Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies responded after a 911 call at 6:43 PM to a residence in the 300 block of... Read More.

Update: Two Bodies Recovered from Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake

Friday, July 4

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — The bodies of two people who went missing on July 3 at Kanopolis Lake have been recovered.The Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office made an update on July 5 that the two missing from the boat accident at Kanopolis... Read More.

Salina Regional Health Center Implements Active Shooter Protocol in Response to Emergency Room Incident

Thursday, June 26

SALINA, Kan. — A shooting incident early this morning at Salina Regional Health Center's Emergency room left an elderly man dead and prompted SRHC to activate their active shooter protocol.Salina Police said an 87-year-old man came into the emergency room around 7 a.m. and... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Battery Incident, Standoff

Wednesday, April 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 23-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested on multiple charges including attempted second degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in connection with a Tuesday afternoon incident where a woman was injured.Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said officers from multiple agencies were called out... Read More.

House Debate Incident Raised during Hutchinson Legislative Forum

Saturday, February 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — It's a long standing tradition in the Kansas House of Representatives when a member carries a bill on floor debate for the first time to go through an “initiation,” where, usually, some warmhearted bantering takes place. Last Thursday, three such... Read More.