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Humboldt Man Struck and Killed by Train Near Mildred, Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, November 12

A Humboldt man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday morning near Mildred.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with EMS and the Kansas Highway Patrol, were dispatched at 7:53 a.m. to a location just east of US 59, where on... Read More.

Train Derailment Along K-61 in Hutchinson

Monday, November 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 3, 2025) - Overnight, a train derailment occurred along the rail line from roughly 17th Avenue to 56th Avenue. As crews work to clear and repair the area, the crossing at 17th Avenue near Walmart is currently closed, and one lane... 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.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

More Information Released on Two Teens Struck by Train South of Erie Wednesday

Thursday, June 19

ERIE, Kan. — More information has been released regarding the two juveniles struck by a train during the noon hour Wednesday south of Erie. The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victims as 16-year-old Arthur Pollries of Walnut and 12-year-old Kollin Showalter of Erie.Neosho... Read More.

Details Released on Pedestrian Struck and Killed by a Train Last Week in Hutchinson

Wednesday, March 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Police Department (HPD) has released information on a pedestrian hit by a train last week.Shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, March 24, officers were dispatched to the railroad tracks west of 2nd Ave and N. Monroe St for the... Read More.

UPDATE: Crews continue Mitigation Procedures following McPherson Train Derailment

Monday, March 13

MCPHERSON, Kan. (UPDATE: 9/13/23, 10:46 a.m.) - Work continues following a train derailment and grass fire that occurred Sunday morning on the south side of McPherson.At approximately 9:42 a.m., McPherson Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 Block of South Main Street for a... Read More.

Thursday Morning Train Fire Affects Traffic on East Side of Hutchinson

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several intersections on the east side of Hutchinson were closed Thursday morning after a train caught fire.According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, the engine on the lead locomotive of a Union Pacific train caught fire near 8th and Keast. Engineers with... Read More.

7th-12th Graders Can Train with an Astronaut This Spring Break

Tuesday, January 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cosmosphere announced a new Spring Break camp March 13-17, which gives 7th-12th graders the opportunity to train with an astronaut. Called “Spring into STEM,” the day camp provides training similar to what astronauts use to prepare for the extreme environments of space,... Read More.