dnn Jail Updates March 24, 2026 - March 25, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/24/26 - 03/25/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BERRY, LESLIE P JR - Fail to Comply District, Fail to Comply District - BROWN, JEROMEY D - Theft Prop/Serv $1000-$25K, Theft Prop/Serv $1000-$
mcj Bullpups Sweep Valley Center in Doubleheader McPherson overcomes suspended game, defensive miscues to take two from Hornets.
mcj Girls Soccer Dominates Salina Central in Season Opener Grace Prescott nets four goals as McPherson rolls to 8-0 victory.
mcj Bullpup Softball Opens 2026 Season with Doubleheader at Valley Center Defending state champs drop a pair of close ones in season opener
hcj Senate narrowly passes ban on public benefits for undocumented immigrants A 22-18 vote highlights partisan divides over state-level immigration policy as the session winds down.
hcj Kansas House votes 119-3 to create rural attorney pipeline program Bill would offer law students stipends and loan forgiveness in exchange for practicing in underserved communities.
hcj Governor's desk fills up as lawmakers clear procedural hurdles A flurry of enrolled bills — from enhanced emergency powers to physician assistant regulations — are ready for the governor's signature.
dnn Hutchinson obituaries Hutchinson Obituaries Birdeno, John Burdick, David B. Gormley, Esther Louise "Magie" Jackson, Elsie Eva Patton, James Scott Bofink, Frederick Craig Harris, Larry "Bob" Robert Post, Gerald L. Source: Legacy.com - Hutchinson, Kansas Obituaries
dnn Area police logs Reno County Jail Log — March 23, 2026 12:22 a.m. JAMYSON VIERTHALER — white male, age 21, Hutchinson Arrested for: Domestic Violence Aggravated Battery (knowingly causing great bodily harm) 4:28 p.m. ORION MORALES — Black male, age 29, 206 E. 14th Ave. Arrested for: Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of
mcj County approves new zoning fee schedule, penalizing unpermitted structures Property owners face double permit fees for undocumented buildings, though amnesty is offered for structures already on the tax rolls.
mcj McPherson County jail hits maximum capacity, forcing out-of-county transfers A backlog at Larned State Hospital leaves inmates waiting up to seven months, prompting costly relocations to Rice County.
mcj Spring flooding costs county $150,000, delays bridge replacements Unexpected emergency repairs will drain capital outlay funds and push back up to three planned infrastructure projects this year.
mcj McPherson Fire Department joins state wildfire response program A multi-year agreement allows the city to deploy trucks and personnel to combat wildfires statewide, with full reimbursement.
dnn Kansas State Fair Receives $99,000 Grant for Ye Old Mill Preservation Commerce Department funding launches campaign to restore one of only three remaining Old Mill-style attractions in the U.S.
dnn Careyville tornado siren to be repaired, relocated for better coverage Information obtained from City of Hutchinson
mcj Historic McPherson County Farmhouse Falls to Kansas Winds Longtime landmark known as The Old Farmhouse collapses after years of weathering the plains
mcj McPherson Skate Park Closes for Equipment Upgrades City says park will reopen once installation of repurposed equipment is complete
hcj Kansas negotiators propose sweeping 3% cap on local property tax increases Conference committee strips rural hospital bill, replaces it with property tax language
hcj House approves portable benefits framework for gig workers A bill creating tax-advantaged benefit plans for independent contractors heads to the governor's desk after clearing the House.
hcj As Lawmakers Wrangle, Governor Kelly Touts Economic, Water Investments Gov. Laura Kelly announced nearly $27 million in new private investment and state water project funding, shifting the focus to executive-led initiatives while the Legislature navigates end-of-session gridlock.
avcj Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Members of Email Scam ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is warning members and the public about a fraudulent email circulating under the organization's name. The Chamber confirmed the emails are not legitimate and urged anyone who receives a suspicious message claiming to be from the organization not
avcj Arkansas City Honors Former City Clerk and Treasurer with Dedication Ceremony ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Friends, family and city officials gathered at City Hall Monday to dedicate a plaque honoring Michael Cox for his decades of service to the City of Arkansas City. Cox served the city from 1975 to 2008, holding the roles of both City Clerk and City Treasurer. Over
