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Area First Responders Save Life of Person Trapped in a Grain Cart Near Garnett, Quickly Move Patient to Kansas City Area Trauma Center

Tuesday, September 16

GARNETT, Kan. — A person trapped in a grain cart late Tuesday morning west of Garnett was rescued and received advanced treatment for injuries within 90 minutes of Anderson County Emergency Communications receiving a call for assistance, underscoring the value to training, interagency cooperation,... Read More.

Agencies Continue Response to Underground Gas Release

Friday, August 29

Local and state agencies continue to investigate the source of an underground gas release near Southeast 10th and Logan in the new Fox Ridge housing development. The homes in the area are not in danger.Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency... Read More.

Emergency Train Stop Near Canton Prompts Response from Multiple Agencies

Saturday, July 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There were some scary moments late Friday night near Canton a report came in saying a person was lying on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the McPherson County Fairgrounds.About 11 PM Friday a train had to make an emergency... 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.

Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

Monday, May 19

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On the evening of May 19, emergency personnel from multiple departments across Anderson County were dispatched to the area of 1300 Road near the intersection of Texas Road in response to a reported water rescue incident.A vehicle carrying multiple occupants... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Coordinates Extensive Response to Active Fire Incident

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is currently managing a significant fire incident at 2404 E 4th Avenue. In response to the situation, all available fire apparatus in Hutchinson have been mobilized to effectively manage and contain the fire.In... Read More.

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center for Counseling. Upon thorough investigation, it... Read More.

McPherson County and City Commissioners Approve Purchase of BearCat Armored Vehicle for McPherson County Special Response Team

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday and McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a new BearCat armored vehicle that will be used by the Sheriff's Office and McPherson Police Joint Response Team.Undersheriff James Bergstrom told County Commissioners their share... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Praises District Staff for Quick Response During Tuesday’s Stray Arrow Incident

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent praised district staff Wednesday for their work following a Tuesday morning incident where a seven-year-old girl was struck by a stray arrow on the Roosevelt Elementary School playground.Shiloh told Ad Astra News it... Read More.