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McPherson County Approves Updated Fee Schedule for Zoning Related Permits, County Jail at Full Capacity

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved an updated fee schedule for zoning related permits. The new fee schedule was presented by Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey and came after a meeting last month with local Realtors and the Board... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve Wildfire Agreement with Kansas State Fire Marshal

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Monday that took just a few minutes, McPherson City Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) to be part of a wildfire response program. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told Commissioners this... Read More.

Altoona Man Injured in Vehicle Crash Friday Night

Saturday, March 21

An Altoona man was injured in a single vehicle crash Friday night south of Chanute. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by 78-year-old Mickey Callarman was heading southbound on Ford Road when it crossed the center of the road to the left... Read More.

Five Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Saturday, March 21

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported five vehicle fatalities over the weekend of March 20 - March 22. Dennis Simonton, of Richmond, Mo., passed away on Friday in a crash in Jewell County. Simonton was driving Southbound on Randall Road in Jewell County 4.9 miles... Read More.

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Saturday, March 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lindsborg has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living magazine’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards. For more than 40 years, Midwest Living has... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across Central Kansas into Sunday Evening

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across Central Kansas into Sunday evening. Red Flag warnings are in effect through 10 PM Saturday and from 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Southwest winds will change to the northwest Sunday and increase behind a cold front producing gusts... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across the Golden Belt Sunday Evening

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across the Golden Belt into Sunday evening. Red Flag warnings are in effect through 10 PM Saturday and from 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Southwest winds will change to the northwest Sunday and increase behind a cold front producing... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across Southeast Kansas Sunday

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across southeast Kansas Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag warnings starting at 9 AM Sunday for all of the area except counties bordering Missouri, which will continue into early Sunday evening. Southwest winds will change to the... Read More.

Harlem Wizards Bring High-Flying Hoops and Community Fun to Great Bend

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 and The Isis Sunflower Shrine Club are proud to host an unforgettable night of basketball, laughter, and community spirit as the world famous Harlem Wizards take the court at Great Bend High School on Thursday,... Read More.

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is excited to welcome attendees back for its Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the zoo located at 2123... Read More.

Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production

Friday, March 20

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to farmers facing rising input costs. The legislation... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.