What began as a theft in Colby on May 13, 2025, escalated into a dangerous and fast-moving situation that stretched across Thomas and Sherman Counties, ending with the arrest of a 23-year-old Colby man now facing a slate of serious charges.

A structure fire on the evening of May 14 brought urgency, bravery, and community spirit to the forefront in Hoxie, Kansas. At approximately 7:09 p.m., Sheridan County Communications received multiple reports of smoke and flames erupting from the roof of a home located at 941 15th Street.

A Wednesday morning collision involving a passenger car and a semi-truck in Garden City left four people injured—two teens and two young children—according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).