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Avian Influenza Identified in McPherson and Rice Counties

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture   MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two egg layer facilities — one in McPherson... Read More.

McPherson Fire Station 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon for the new McPherson Fire Station 2 on North Main. During the ceremony Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann outlined what the new station will mean for McPherson will bring, including improvement to response times on... Read More.

Spark your Holiday Spirit at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson!

By the Cosmosphere   HUTCHINSON, Kan., Dec. 12, 2023 -- It’s that time of year when the holiday favorite, The Polar Express, rolls into the Carey Digital Dome Theater at the Cosmosphere. The film, based on the children’s book of the same name by Chris Van... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist   Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Too Except in McPherson

By Lucky Kidd   The number of home sales during November through Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service was down 19.1 percent from a year ago, and median sale prices with one notable exception were also down. 89 homes sold through the MLS last month, compared... Read More.