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McPherson County Looking to Use $750K Safe Roads for All Grant for Potential Projects across the County

Monday, September 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Work is moving forward on a Safe Roads for All grant awarded to McPherson County two years ago. Public Works engineer Elizabeth Hopp provided an update to County Commissioners Monday. The $750,000 grant, funded with federal and KDOT funds, will... Read More.

Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds Partner with Stafford County Fire Department to Keep Producers Safe

Tuesday, August 12

--Pictured Left to Right: Chris Staub, Jim Stanford, Todd Wycoff, and Bryce GarnerSTAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. - The Stafford County Fire Department has recently enhanced its life-saving capabilities through a generous donation from Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds. These leading agricultural companies contributed funds as... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

Saturday, August 2

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information.Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Family Gatherings: At Home Safe Food Handling

Tuesday, July 29

One of the food safety steps that is often the most forgotten at outdoor picnics is also one of the most simple. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said while home cooks and BBQ aficionados often remember to cook foods to the required... Read More.

Fun in the Sun—But Stay Safe!

Tuesday, July 29

Enjoying time outdoors is important for our health and well-being, but it's just as important to protect your skin while you're at it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and the statistics are eye-opening: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer... Read More.

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Golden Belt: Stay Safe and Hydrated

Friday, July 18

An extended period of extreme heat is forecast for the Golden Belt into at least the middle of next week.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning for Barton County and the counties to the north and east from 2... Read More.

UPDATE: Located Safe, Reno County Missing Person/Welfare Check

Monday, July 14

*****UPDATED INFO--MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED*****RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Tyrone L Mexican, 18-year-old, 6ft 180 pounds, Black hair, brown eyes, was last seen in the area of Nickerson Blvd and Wilson Road in Reno County, Kansas.According to the Reno County Sheriff's Office, Mexican left... Read More.

KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

Monday, July 14

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth.These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

Workshop to Promote Healthy Soils for Garden Produce, Encourage Safe Food Preservation Methods

Tuesday, April 1

LYNDON, Kan. — On May 6th, the Frontier Extension District will host KSRE specialists to discuss two important spring topics: promoting healthy garden soils to increase production and methods to preserve produce safely. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Lyndon Community... Read More.

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

Friday, January 24

Speakers to share guidelines for planning and conducting burns, having the necessary tools GARNETT, Kan. — The K-State Research and Extension Frontier District and the Anderson County Conservation District will host a school to teach attendees how to plan and safely conduct an effective prescribed... Read More.

Ice Storm Warning: Protect Your Internet Service and Stay Safe

Saturday, January 4

By IdeaTek BUHLER, Kan. — With a severe snow and ice storm predicted to hit our area starting Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 5, IdeaTek urges customers to take precautions to ensure their internet service remains uninterrupted and, most importantly, to stay safe.Ice and... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department to Unveil Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department will be holding a press conference at Fire Station 1 (2222 N. Main St.,) on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.The conference (open to the public) will be the unveiling of a Safe Haven Baby Box, which... Read More.