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Lyons Hires New Assistant City Administrator

Tuesday, September 16

LYONS, Kan. — Elizabeth Ramsey has been hired as the new Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lyons. Ramsey, who took her oath of office at the Lyons City Council meeting on Sept. 15, grew up in a small town in eastern Oregon. She... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Discuss Ongoing Dispute on North Myers Court; Public Works to Focus on Fixing Potholes

Tuesday, September 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ongoing issues were discussed related to a property in the 1300 block of North Myers Court at Tuesday's McPherson Commission meeting. An ongoing dispute has been going on between a couple of property owners, and last Friday City Attorney Ann Elliott... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves 2026 Budget and 2.5 Mill Increase in Property Tax Levy, Special Meeting to be Held Thursday Afternoon

Tuesday, September 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting approved a 2026 budget calling for a 2.5 mill increase in the city's property tax levy. The entirety of the increase is for the general fund, with levies for the Lyons Public Library and... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Greenlights Roundhouse Floor Replacement and Construction of New Detention Ponds

Tuesday, September 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to address drainage issues at McPherson High School and to replace the Roundhouse floor destroyed by June flooding was, by and large, given the green light by the USD 418 Board of Education last night. The board voted 5-0 to... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donates to Hutchinson YMCA, Supporting Fundraising for New Facility

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 15, 2025) — The Hutchinson YMCA was recently presented with a generous donation from Lowen Corporation, aimed at furthering the development of the new YMCA facility currently under construction. The new Hutchinson YMCA branch, encompassing 75,000 square feet, is poised to... Read More.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) New Hays Office

Monday, September 15

HAYS, Kan. — "The DAV Department of Kansas is now offering services in Western Kansas and surrounding areas through their new office at 302 W. 8th St., Room 205, in Hays (First United Methodist Church) and is now seeing clients. Chris Deitering, Department Service... Read More.

STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers Scheduled for October 17

Monday, September 15

ERIE Kan. — Area Homeschool families are invited to participate in a day of hands-on science learning at the upcoming STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers on Friday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Neosho Valley Event Center, 321 N. Wood... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Discusses Hailstorm Damage, Approves Yield Signs on Frontier Road South of Canton

Monday, September 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Last week's hailstorm in the McPherson area caused damage to about 30 county vehicles. County Administrator Rick Witte told County Commissioners Monday that impacted most departments, the Sheriff's Office and Public Works especially.There was also roof and other damage noted... Read More.

McPherson School Board to Discuss Roundhouse Floor Options and Mitigation Work, Hold Budget Hearing

Monday, September 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — After a discussion of more than 1 ½ hours at a special meeting on Sept. 8, from which nothing was decided, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education will again discuss options for the Roundhouse floor and flood mitigation work Monday... Read More.

Central Christian’s Early Education School Expands and is Now Hiring Teachers and Support Staff

Monday, September 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2025) — Central Christian School (CCS) is excited to announce that the Jay and Connie Schrock Family Early Education School is now open and is hiring teachers, infant caregivers, and support staff to meet the growing need for quality child... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Final Weekend Parking Update

Saturday, September 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan — As the parking lots are now open, the Kansas State Fair will be discontinuing all shuttle services for Sunday, September 14. The following parking areas will be available. Please plan accordingly: On-Grounds ParkingLots A & B (State Fair Road): Open... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Friday, September 12

According to Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Services, 132 residential units were sold in August, down 14.8% from a year ago, with total sales volume of $26.2 million also down from August 2024.Median sale prices for the month came to $185,170, up... Read More.