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Suspect found dead following standoff near Glen Elder MITCHELL COUNTY — On Saturday, Oct.

Memorial dedicated to fallen flier HILL CITY — A memorial stone remembering an Army Air Force enlisted man who fell to his death from an aircraft over northwest Graham County in 1939, was dedicated in a ceremony attracting a small turnout on Oct. 10, 2021.

Wallet lost in the 1970s found and returned to Kansas man GREAT BEND — Police in Great Bend shared a fun story recently. Someone in the community found a wallet at the Crest Theater in Great Bend and turned it in to police, according to a social media report.

Phillips County Deputy to receive Carnegie medal for heroism PHILLIPSBURG — In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others.

Undersheriff jailed for alleged domestic battery KINSLEY — Special agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested the Edwards County Undersheriff early Monday related to a domestic violence incident, according to a media release from the KBI. Just after 7:30 p.m.

Excel Industries sold for $375 million HESSTON — Stanley Black & Decker has entered into an agreement to acquire Hesston, Kansas based Excel Industries for $375 million in cash, according to a media release from the company.

Hays Girl Scouts donate Kid Kits to BBBS, CASA HAYS — Girl Scout Troop 11210 recently donated activity bags to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Ellis County and CASA of the High Plains. The bags, which they call Kid Kits, are full of activities for boys and girls of all ages.

FHSU dedicates Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design HAYS — On Friday, August 20, the Tiger community came together to celebrate Fort Hays State University’s new, stunning Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design and to commemorate its namesakes, Bob and Pat Schmidt.