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Hutchinson Doctor Killed in Commercial Rafting Accident

FREEMON COUNTY, Co. – A Hutchinson man died Friday after a raft he was riding in reportedly flipped in the area of Sunshine Falls on the Arkansas River. According to Fremon County Coroner Randy Keller, 47-year-old Dustin Harker died on the scene.County Undersheriff Derek... Read More.

Kansas Man Drowns in Kayak-Related Accident at Kanopolis State Lake

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the drowning of a Kansas man Sunday at Kanopolis State Lake. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a potential kayak-related drowning Sunday just before 6:30 p.m.Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston... Read More.

Kansas Officials: Medicaid Recipients Losing Coverage

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — About 70% of Kansas Medicaid recipients who’ve had their eligibility reviewed since April have lost their coverage. The Kansas News Service reports that this spring, Kansas had one of the highest rates of taking people off Medicaid rolls.Most of the... Read More.

Scott Boulevard in South Hutchinson Closed Due to Road Repair

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Scott Boulevard between Andrew Avenue and Plum Street, within the city limits of South Hutchinson, will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, June 12, 2023.The closure will be in effect until further notice due to road repairs.

Dina Brislin Appointed to Fill South Hutchinson Council Vacancy

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Mayor Brian Garretson’s appointment of Dina Brislin to the South Hutchinson city council was confirmed on a unanimous vote last night. Her appointment returns the Council back to full strength following the resignation of Councilman Jeff Schenk who was hired... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Appoints Darcie Canfield-Riggs to Unexpired Term

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – At the June 12, 2023, Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education meeting, board members appointed Darcie Canfield-Riggs to fill the unexpired term vacated by Greg Meredith.Applications were accepted after Greg Meredith’s resignation in late April. In total, 11 applications were received.... Read More.

Hesston Woman Killed in Rollover Accident

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – A Hesston woman was killed when her vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times Sunday evening southeast of Hesston on Hesston Rd. According to the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Traci Slater received life-saving measures but was pronounced dead... Read More.

K-State Salina Campus Getting Millions to Address Pilot Shortage

SALINA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is receiving almost $5 million in federal funding to help address the national shortage of pilots. The money from Congress will go toward building a flight simulation center at the K-State... Read More.

Nurses, State Officials Mark New Law Improving Workplace Safety

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) –Doctors, nurses and other medical staff joined Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to celebrate a new law that improves workplace safety for health care workers and increases penalties against people who assault medical personnel. Kelly says that workers in medical fields... Read More.

K-State Chosen to Lead Global Animal Health Effort

By Pat Melgares, K-State News  MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals. Dustin Pendell,... Read More.