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Caller Scams Local Business in Burlington Claiming to be Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, July 15

BURLINGTON, Kan. — Burlington Police are investigating a scam report involving a local business.Last Friday, an unknown person called the 11th Lane Roastery and deceived two young employees into removing $450 from the register and sending it via a texted bar code to the... Read More.

Local 9-1-1 Dispatcher Earns National Award for Outstanding Professional Potential

Tuesday, July 8

IOLA, Kan. — Nicole Haney, a Dispatcher with the Allen County Communications, was recently awarded a scholarship for advanced training and education in recognition of their outstanding professional potential.NENA: The 9-1-1 Association awarded 43 Gold Line Scholarships to 9-1-1 professionals across the nation who... Read More.

Dispatcher with Allen County Communications Earns National Award for Outstanding Professional Potential

Tuesday, July 8

Local Athletes Shine in KBCA All-Star Basketball Games

Monday, June 23

SALINA, Kan. - The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) held their All-Star basketball games Saturday, June 21 at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.The Girls game got things started, which saw the Blue team win 70-61. Gold led 53-50 after three quarters, but a 20-8 fourth... Read More.

Celebrate Local Iola Businesses on 620 Day with Exclusive Deals and Free Lunch

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is 620 Day in Iola, a day to honor and support small businesses and everything that makes the community unique.The 620 ties both to the day and the area code covering the southern part of what some would call the... Read More.

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

Wednesday, June 18

DODGE CITY, Kan. - Local High School Football athletes and coaches are getting ready for the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl events in Dodge City starting Thurs., June 19 through Sat., June 21.While the game won't be until Saturday, there are many events that the Kansas... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Monday, June 16

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament.The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

Local Baseball Student Athletes to Play in KABC Senior All State Game June 18

Friday, June 13

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released the full rosters for the KABC Senior All-State game held Wed., June 18 at Equity Bank Park in Wichita.The KABC released their baseball All-State honorees from the high school baseball season. CLICK HERE to view the... Read More.

Local High Schools Prepare for State Trap Shooting Tournament

Friday, June 13

SEDGWICK, Kan. - High schools around the state of Kansas are preparing for this weekend's Kansas Trap Shooting State Tournament, held June 14-15 at the Kansas Trapshooting Association in Sedgwick.According to their website, more than 110 high schools featuring over 1,500 student athletes are expected... Read More.

Local Girls Soccer Athletes Given All-State Honors

Friday, June 13

The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association released their 2025 Girls Soccer All-State honorees from the high school spring season.Below are the area athletes named all-state honorees by the KHSSCA. The full list can be found HERE.5A:Hutchinson:1st Team: Rhyan Galyon (Jr.... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas.Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

Candidate Filing Deadline Coming Up June 2nd

Wednesday, May 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The deadline to file as a candidate for upcoming city council and school board elections in Reno County is fast approaching. Interested individuals must submit their candidacy by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. These nonpartisan elections offer a vital... Read More.