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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.

Sheriff’s K9 determines teen had meth, marijuana GREAT BEND — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Great Bend teen on drug charges.

Nonprofit seeks to save downtown Plainville building PLAINVILLE — A nonprofit organization in Plainville is trying to save a building with rich history in the small northwest Kansas community. Save Downtown Plainville is trying to raise enough funds to make repairs to the building at 217 and 219 W.

Man jailed on federal charges after traffic stop TOPEKA — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man on federal charges after a traffic stop. Just before 4 a.m.

Man rescued from grain elevator La CROSSE — According to Rush County Sheriff Ward Corsair, a 50-year-old man was found unresponsive on top of a grain elevator in Timken on July 23. Corsair said the call came in at 5:18 p.m.