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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) New Hays Office

Monday, September 15

HAYS, Kan. — "The DAV Department of Kansas is now offering services in Western Kansas and surrounding areas through their new office at 302 W. 8th St., Room 205, in Hays (First United Methodist Church) and is now seeing clients. Chris Deitering, Department Service... Read More.

Harvey County Approves Purchase of Former Law Office for Expansion Plans

Tuesday, August 26

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners Tuesday approved the purchase of the building at 109 and 111 East 7th in Newton.The building has previously been a law office, and short term plans are to use it to accommodate offices now at the courthouse... Read More.

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.

McPherson County Approves Final Vehicle Purchase for Sheriffs Office and Advances Construction Projects

Monday, July 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved the final vehicle purchase of 2025 for the Sheriff's Office Monday. Undersheriff James Bergstrom told Commissioners has been looking for a used vehicle that he would be using, with his current vehicle to be moved to a... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

Thursday, June 12

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office.Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training.Argo will be partnered with... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Holds Annual Meeting, Presents $678,750 to MCC Central States Office

Tuesday, May 27

HESSTON, Kan. — On Thursday evening, May 22nd, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) held its Annual Meeting at Hesston College Mennonite Church in Hesston. This year’s theme was “May Christ rule our hearts”, based on Colossians 3:15. The highlight of the evening was... Read More.

Rice County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Oil Spill Suspects Near Lyons

Friday, February 28

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the person or persons who illegally dumped oil into a ditch just southwest of Lyons.This took place in the area of 15th Road and Avenue N, which would be Century and... Read More.

Reno County Register of Deeds Office to Temporarily Close Week of Feb. 10-14

Wednesday, February 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed from Feb. 10 to 14, 2025. This closure is to facilitate staff training on the new land records management system, Tyler Enterprise Records Management. The office, located in the... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Fee Insurance Group Opens Office in Manhattan with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Thursday, December 5

By Fee Insurance Group MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fee Insurance Group is excited to announce the opening of its fifth location in Kansas, expanding into the Manhattan area. The new office, located at 555 Poyntz Ave, Suite 185, will enhance the company's ability to provide personalized... Read More.

AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea, 21-Year Sentence in Attempted Murder Case

Tuesday, October 29

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach PRATT, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced. On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt... Read More.