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Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Honors Recent Fallen Kansas Law Enforcement Officers at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden paid tribute to the four Kansas Law Enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since June during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission, two of which involved response to domestic violence incidents including the weekend... Read More.

Allen Collegiate Farm Bureau Elects Officers, Prepares for Fall Leadership Events

Wednesday, September 17

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Allen Community College agriculture students gathered Sept. 10 at Sam and Louie’s restaurant in Iola for the September Collegiate Farm Bureau meeting, where they elected new officers and discussed upcoming leadership opportunities.Sophomore Kynlee Lind of Burlington was elected... Read More.

Senator Marshall Hosts Roundtable Focused on Law Enforcement Officers’ Mental Health

Thursday, August 21

WICHITA, Kan. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) hosted a roundtable in Wichita with law enforcement officers, first responders, and mental health professionals to explore ways all agencies can work together to address the mental health needs of all first responders.... Read More.

McPherson County Planning Board to Re-Vote on Officers Amid By-Law Concerns

Monday, February 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals will be re-voting next week on officers for this year. Issues about the board election last month were brought to McPherson County Commissioners last week and Planning, Zoning and Environmental... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Discusses 36 Citations Issued for Sidewalk Violations in Hyde Park Neighborhood Following Annual Luminary Display

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Code enforcement officers of the City of Hutchinson have issued a large number of citations for sidewalk violations in one Hutchinson neighborhood. During Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting it was reported 36 residents in the Hyde Park neighborhood were... Read More.

Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day to be Observed May 12th in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hutchinson Police Department will host an Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 12th, at 11 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center in Hutchinson.The public is invited to... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officers Respond to Robbery at Local Restaurant

Wednesday, January 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On January 24, 2023, at 8:53 pm officers of the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to Jimmy Johns in reference to a robbery. Employees reported that a male suspect who attempted to conceal his identity entered the store and demanded currency... Read More.