scj Salina animal control board to meet monthly amid public outcry, $60,000 shelter assessment Residents question donation expenditures as city delays potential nonprofit takeover
mcj McPherson approves more than $100,000 in public safety gear, tech upgrades Investments include new EMS radios, fire bunker gear and investigative software to track stolen property
hcj Kelly vetoes 15 bills, rejecting GOP efforts on elections, school vouchers and local control The sweeping vetoes target legislation that would have banned mail-in voting, restricted local governments and undone 2016 juvenile justice reforms.
hcj Kelly reluctantly signs state budget, blasts lawmakers over pay raises and cuts The governor called the spending plan "a bad budget that went through a bad process" but signed it to secure required federal match funds.
mcj Turkey Creek Masters Returns Saturday with Deep Fields and Familiar Champions Defending champions, past winners, and a slate of contenders set the stage for another competitive edition of the area's premier annual golf tournament
avcj Cowley County Proclaims June 15-21 as Men's Health Week COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Cowley County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 15-21, 2026, as Men's Health Week in Cowley County, encouraging men and boys in the community to prioritize their health through regular check-ups, healthy habits and open conversations about physical and mental well-being. The proclamation,
avcj Arkansas City Commission Approves Insurance Renewal, Park Alcohol Ordinance at April 7 Meeting ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Commission approved several measures at its April 7 meeting, including a municipal insurance renewal, a new alcohol ordinance for Wilson Park and a series of environmental and public services expenditures. The commission approved the renewal of the city's municipal insurance program through
dnn Jail Updates April 07 Cowley County New Inmates: CAPPS, ZACHARY N — Possession of Controlled Substance; Interference with Judicial Process; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Failure to Appear (3 counts) SELLERS, ALLISON S — Not Classified (3 counts) TIGER, AHNAWAKE A — Battery SHELTON, BRITTANY N — Possession of Stimulant; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
dnn Nickerson High School earns Kansas Board of Regents All-Star designation for postsecondary support Information obtained from www.usd309ks.org
dnn Hutchinson Community Foundation adds judges, doctors and ag leaders to its board Information obtained from Hutchinson Community Foundation
dnn Area police logs Reno County Jail Log — April 7, 2026 8:29 PM Frank Butler Jr. Black male, age 45 — 203 S. Pershing St. Possession of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant • Use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia • HPD warrant
dnn Hutchinson obituaries Hutchinson Obituaries Blevins, Frances Cotton, Shirley Maxine (Meyer) (Knight) Pitts, Nancy L. Kopacz, Joy Lynette Reif-Fuhrman, Christina Marie "Chrisi" Willis, Denise A. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
mcj Girls Varsity Soccer: McPherson Routs Mulvane 8-0 Brodie Kuhn nets hat trick as Bullpups dominate at home.
mcj Girls JV Soccer: McPherson Blanks Mulvane 5-0 Five different Bullpups find the net in dominant shutout over Mulvane.
mcj Boys JV Tennis Takes Fifth at Derby Invitational Seth Turner medals with third-place finish in No. 1 singles at Derby.
mcj Boys Varsity Tennis Takes First at Lyons Quad McPherson claims three division titles, finishing atop four-team field.
ksu County renews KanCare application assistance agreement through 2029 Commission honors local paramedic and prosecutor with state and regional awards
mcj Red Cross volunteer to share disaster response experiences at Cedars Paul Czosnowski will detail deployments ranging from Hurricane Katrina to recent extreme weather events
hcj New law grants Kansans with disabilities more independence in decision-making Bipartisan legislation establishes the supported decision-making agreements act to help adults navigate life choices without surrendering legal control.
hcj Legislation wipes slate clean for Board of Nursing, mandates complete turnover by 2027 House Bill 2528 voids certain nonpractice violations and requires the governor to replace all current board members.
