Harland Priddle, the state's first Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Agriculture, has died. He was 93. Priddle was born in Hutchinson and grew up on a farm near Haven. After graduating from Kansas State University in 1953, Priddle enlisted in the United States Air Force and spent 22 years before retiring as a Colonel in July 1974. He served seven years overseas assignments and nine years in Washington D.C. including tours with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. He also served in the White House as Deputy Commander of the White House Communications Agency for the President at [...]

The Andover fire department is being honored with the 2023 Tom McGaughey Fire Service Award for one of its fire crews heroic actions and dedication when working a house fire earlier this year. It was May 1st when fire fighters were heading to a home that was already full of smoke and flames. While heading there they found out there were two people who were trapped. A man and a woman, both with limited mobility. "It's what we do; we just adapt to the conditions and situations that we have," said Chad Cheslik who was the supervisor for the crew of [...]

It's the end of an era as a small Kansas town bowling alley is closing its doors for good at the end of the year, and the community of Arkansas City says it's a tough loss. "Awesome. Like, I love these people. They have just been there for my one year of venturing to a new school," said 10-year-old Lucas celebrating his birthday at Hillcrest Lanes in Ark City. "I survived ten years. I can survive ten more," said Lucas. His parents, Colt and Katie Rose, say it was the perfect place to celebrate their little man. "It's been a great [...]