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56th Street Closed Until Noon Due to Early Morning Fire

Monday, December 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 3:30 am, the Hutchinson Fire Department received a call for a possible structure fire at 56th street and Old K-61 in Hutchinson. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from a structure that appeared to have been burning... 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.

Hutchinson Man Killed and Another Injured in Early Morning Crash on I-135

Friday, October 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Hutchinson man was killed and another injured early this morning in a crash on I-135 north of the rest area between McPherson and Lindsborg.The Kansas Highway patrols said a vehicle driven by Bentley Eckhoff, 20, of Hutchinson was southbound... Read More.

Fair Fun and Future Focus: A Morning with the Hutch Chamber at the Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan (September 10, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair kicked off this morning with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast at the 1861 Club on the fairgrounds. The breakfast featured insightful speakers, beginning with Tim Steffensmeier, Assistant Vice President and Director for... 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.

Two Occupants and One Dog Safely Evacuate House Fire in McPherson; Fire Determined as Accidental

Thursday, July 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of South Ash for a structure fire at 11:25 a.m. Thursday morning. The two occupants and dog were able to evacuate safely from the residence.According to Fire Chief Chad Mayberry of the... Read More.

Four Injured in Crash Thursday Morning on US 75 South of Yates Center

Friday, July 4

YATES CENTER, Kan. — Four people were injured in a late Thursday morning crash on US 75 about five miles south of Yates Center.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a car driven by Deborah Brubaker of Dearing was northbound on US 75 just south... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Solomon

Tuesday, July 1

SOLOMON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire today in Solomon. The fire was reported about 4:44 AM in the 200 block of West 6th, and when firefighters and Dickinson County Sheriff's deputies arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames.... Read More.

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the height of the storm this morning Hutchinson Fire crews were called to a possible house fire in the 2800 block of Pama Lou Avenue.Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units just after 4 AM found... Read More.

Severe Winds and Rainstorms Hit Golden Belt Sunday Morning, Causing Damage and Bringing Much-Needed Rainfall

Sunday, May 25

Winds gusting to over 70 miles an hour blasted southern and western areas of the Golden Belt early Sunday morning, those areas seeing beneficial rainfall over the weekend. Hardest hit was Hodgeman County where three limbs and power poles were downed, with a couple of... Read More.

One Person Found Deceased in Tuesday Morning Fire at 4th and Bonebrake in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was found deceased in a fire early Tuesday morning at 4th and Bonebrake in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh reported that the fire department was alerted to a commercial structure fire at 4th and Bonebrake... Read More.