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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 24th Anniversary of 9/11

Tuesday, September 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist... Read More.

La Harpe Considers Ending Fire Services, Allen County Reviews Landfill Updates, Appraiser Technology Purchase

Tuesday, September 9

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The City of La Harpe may be looking at getting out of the fire protection business. That potential was brought up by Commissioner David Lee during Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, and Lee said while it might be a good... Read More.

Weather Issues Cause Problems for Four McPherson Public Works Projects, Upcoming Events Approved

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — Weather issues continue to cause problems on four currently in-progress public works projects in McPherson. After a citizen voiced concerns about drainage problems related to the East Northview sidewalk projects, which includes replacing an existing open ditch with underground piping. Public... Read More.

City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services Announce City Wide Clean Up Dates

Tuesday, September 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend and Sunflower Diversified Services are partnering up again for the City Wide Clean Up from October 18-26.The eight-day clean up kicks off on Saturday, October 18, with Sunflower Diversified Services Recycling Center accepting items from... Read More.

Split Votes Delay Action on MHS Roundhouse Floor Repairs and Flooding Mitigation Projects

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education spent over an hour and a half discussing options related to the Roundhouse floor replacement at a special meeting Monday night but, for now, accomplished nothing.After five separate motions for various options failed to... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Discuss Bridge Priorities

Monday, September 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved a 2026 budget that will require a one mill increase in property taxes, exceeding the revenue neutral rate by just over 1.8 mills. A resolution to exceed the RNR was approved prior to budget action.... Read More.

Canadian Radio Hobbyist Hears Two Ad Astra Radio Stations on the Fourth of July

Sunday, September 7

Nigel Pimblett, an avid radio listener and hobbyist has now heard several Ad Astra Radio signals from Dunmore, a small province of Alberta, Canada.Most recently Pimblett has picked up audio from Kicks 106.1 KXKU and Country 1O1.5 KIKS.He heard Kicks 106.1 KXKU at 9:32... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Announces Top 10 Finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition

Sunday, September 7

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber and the Kansas Manufacturing Council are proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas competition.This annual contest highlights the innovation, craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products. From everyday essentials to cutting-edge... Read More.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Sunday, September 7

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.

Sandbags at McPherson High School Not Deemed Fire Hazard

Saturday, September 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry responded Friday afternoon to reports it has received about possible blocked entrance doors at McPherson High School.Mayberry noted maintenance personnel have sandbagged around doors multiple times in the wake of the flooding of the Roundhouse floor... Read More.

Indians Begin Fall Sports Season: Volleyball, Golf and Cross Country Achievements

Saturday, September 6

ANDALE, Kan. — The first full week of high school athletics at Andale was busy with all teams beginning their seasons. Volleyball The Lady Indians played two matches and went 2-0 and not dropping a set in a triangular at Mulvane last Tuesday. Andale opened the... Read More.

Andale Hits Century Mark in Rout Over El Dorado

Saturday, September 6

EL DORADO, Kan. — The Andale Indians didn’t need much time to score, and there was much of it Friday night in their season opener at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex.Andale scored 1 minute and 53 seconds in on a 16-yard touchdown run by... Read More.