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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.

Man Injured Saturday in Paraglider Crash Northeast of Galva

Monday, March 3

GALVA, Kan. — A Galva man was injured Saturday afternoon in a paraglider crash northeast of Galva.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Travis Martin was operating the paraglider around 1:45 p.m. in the area of 23rd and Overland Road, about four miles northeast of... Read More.

Hutchinson Churches Unite for Lenten Luncheon Series

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal, Emanuel Lutheran, First Presbyterian, First Mennonite, and Trinity United Methodist Churches, all of Hutchinson, will jointly host “The Wisdom of Lent,” a worship and luncheon series, starting March 12 at Grace Episcopal Church.Each church will take turns hosting the... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Host “The Greatest Celebration” Honoring 35 Years of Impact

Monday, March 3

The Greatest Celebration: 35 Years of Impact, Inspiration, and Unforgettable Entertainment HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is pulling out all the stops for The Greatest Celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the 1861 Club. This one-night-only event honors 35... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Emphasizes Importance of Measles Vaccinations to Prevent Outbreak

Monday, March 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Although there are not any cases in the area, the Reno County Health Department wants to emphasize the need to be prepared as measles cases and outbreaks have increased in the United States over the past few years. Currently, there... Read More.

NCCC Honor Society Receives REACH Rewards Recognition

Monday, March 3

JACKSON, Miss. — The Omega Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) on the Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Chanute Campus was recognized for its efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities to students in 2024.“Receiving recognition as a REACH Rewards... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Storm Preparation During Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Monday, March 3

Customers can report and track outages using the Evergy mobile app KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-7). The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather during the spring and summer seasons including... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Update on 911 Tower Southeast of Windom, and Makes Other Approvals

Monday, March 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Erection of the new 911 tower at 5th and Frontier Road southeast of Windom will begin this week, according to Incoming Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates in a report to the McPherson County Commission Monday.Commissioners also approved a... Read More.