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Hutchinson Police Officer Brice Burlie Appointed Chief of Police

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veteran Hutchinson Police officer Brice Burlie is the new Chief of Police. Burlie, a 24 year member of the department and most recently operations captain, was introduced during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.

USD 308 Honors Teachers and Staff at Convocation

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Hutchinson Public Schools welcomed back teachers and staff at their annual Convocation event on Wednesday, August 9th. Held at the Sports Arena, this event featured guest speaker, Debra Teufel, President of the Hutch Chamber, an awards ceremony...

Hit and Run Injury Accident

By the Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 8/15/2023 at 2:48 A.M., Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 800 block of West 5th Ave., for a report of a vehicle striking a...

B-Well 5K and One Mile Walk at Buhler Frolic

By Buhler Public Schools and Buhler Frolic  Attention 5K Fans: Buhler Public Schools and the Buhler Frolic are working together to host a 5K and One Mile Walk at the Buhler Frolic this year on Saturday, Oct. 7.We...

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,...

Country Stampede in Search of New Home

TOPEKA, Kan. — After five years in Topeka, the Country Stampede may be in search of a new home. On Aug. 10, organizers of the three-day music festival shared that they are requesting proposals from surrounding communities to host future events.The Country Stampede used...

KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County

By Kansas Highway Patrol JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses to a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on August 12, 2023 at approximately 2:28a.m. This collision occurred on southbound I-35 just north...

Leake Sisters of Sterling to be Featured in Times Square

Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake to Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation By the National Down Syndrome Society NEW YORK —Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake of Sterling, Kansas, will appear in the bright lights of...

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more.Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along...

Police Defend Actions in Marion Record Raid

By Ad Astra News MARION, Kan. — The Marion Police Department is defending their actions in Friday's raid of the Marion County Record and the home of publisher Eric Meyer during which computer equipment, reporter notes, cell phones...

No Parking on Specific Streets for Chip and Seal

By the City of Great Bend   Great Bend, Kan. — The City of Great Bend 2023 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project will begin starting Aug. 22.  Work should last 2 to 3 days.   Please do not park...