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House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry Meeting

Wednesday, March 5

Free educational opportunity to be offered in Overbrook LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free public meeting for poultry enthusiasts and aspiring backyard farmers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook. The meeting... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 5

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Sophomore Swather Tanner McAllister

Wednesday, March 5

HESSTON, Kan. — Congratulations to Hesston High School sophomore Tanner McAllister, Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Mcallister won the Class 4-3-2-1A regional championship at The Alley in Hutchinson, and he did it in dominating fashion.... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Accepts Bid for New Sidewalks at Swensson Park, One Item Tabled to March 17 Meeting

Tuesday, March 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday accepted a $10,730 bid for installation of new sidewalks in Swensson Park leading to features within it. This is a project Parks Director Noah Flores said he's been working on for some timeFlores said the project... Read More.

Barton County Approves Salvage Yard Permit Renewal, Approves Kansas Department of Corrections Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year and Grant Request

Tuesday, March 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners this morning approved renewal of the conditional use permit for a salvage yard in the 500 block of Southwest 20 Road near the Great Bend Airport. When this permit was first approved, one of the requirements was... Read More.

Allen County Approves New Ambulance Purchase, Agree to Continue Using Bukaty as County Health Insurance Benefit Manager

Tuesday, March 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of a new ambulance, at a cost of just under $228,000. The county is purchasing a demonstrator unit which it can take delivery of in about 2-3 weeks. This will be a gas engine... Read More.

Larned City Council Accepts H&H Roofing Bid for Repairs Following 2024 Hailstorms, Christmas Decoration Committee Raises $85K for New Christmas Lights

Tuesday, March 4

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday accepted a just over $120,000 bid from H&H Roofing for an assortment of roof and other repairs resulting from the second of two major hailstorms to hit Larned in 2024. This covers damage at the Fire... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Agreements with KDOT Related to Avenue A Sidewalk Project, and Other Meeting Items

Tuesday, March 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved agreements with the Kansas Department of Transportation related to phase 3 of the Avenue A ten-foot sidewalk project from Clubhouse Drive to Centennial Drive. KDOT provided a nearly $850,000 grant for this project, which will cover... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Chicken Ordinance Updates, Approves Other Items, Recognizes Amy Leiker as Employee of the Month

Tuesday, March 4

LYONS, Kan. — Changes to chicken rules in Lyons were discussed by the Lyons Council Monday. In reviewing the ordinance now in place, City Administrator Troy Houtman told the Lyons City Council Monday while the ordinance itself is solid there are some changes that... Read More.

Inmate Death at Hutchinson Correctional Facility Under Investigation

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.The Kansas Department of Corrections said 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe was found unresponsive in his cell at HCF's Central Unit Saturday morning at... Read More.