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Incident at Smoky Valley High School Turns Out to be False Alarm

Friday, August 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — An incident this morning at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg turned out to not be as serious as first feared.USD 400 Superintendent Quinton Breese said a community member alerted authorities about a possible weapon seen in a student's car on... Read More.

Kansas State Parks Propose Fee Hikes to Cover Parks Cost

Thursday, August 28

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing significant increases in state park fees. KDWP officials say the increases are needed to cover park costs that have gone up nearly 45 percent since 2016, and Parks Director Conner O'Flannagan said they are necessary... Read More.

ACC Baseball Team Volunteers to Read with Children

Thursday, August 28

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Student-athletes from the Allen Community College Baseball Team have stepped up to the plate in a new way this fall—by volunteering to read to children at Iola Elementary School. The initiative, which began as a community service partnership,... Read More.

Smoky Hill River Festival Seeking Button Art Designs for 50th Festival

Thursday, August 28

SALINA, Kan. — Salina Arts and Humanities is seeking local artists to design the button that will celebrate 50 years of the Smoky Hill River Festival next year.Among submission criteria for the button, artists are encouraged to include the number 50 in their design.... Read More.

Local Leaders Reflect on Nearly a Century of Making a Difference

Thursday, August 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. (8/27/2025) — The Kiwanis Club of Great Bend is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 85 years of dedicated service to the community. This remarkable achievement represents decades of commitment to improving the lives of children and strengthening... Read More.

Mastermind Grants Open Now Through Sept. 30, Upcoming County Wide Mastermind Summit

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups.To be considered, projects must address one of the key... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of Minneapolis, Minnesota Shooting

Thursday, August 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in honor of the victims of the Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sundown on Sunday,... Read More.

Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Announces Candidacy for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives

Thursday, August 28

There is now a declared candidate for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives next year, and it's someone who has briefly been there before. Lori Shultz of Lindsborg announced her candidacy during a McPherson Chamber of Commerce Connection Thursday.Shultz, whose husband Clark is Mayor... Read More.

Loyd Builders Tapped for Mih Family Fine Arts Center Construction

Thursday, August 28

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned... Read More.

Estimate – McPherson Population Tops 14K, County Population Up Slightly

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on estimates released earlier this month by the Kansas Division of Budget, McPherson's population has passed the 14,000 mark. 2024 data indicates that McPherson's population has gone up 162 and now stands at 14.068. McPherson County as a whole gained 243... Read More.

Investigation Underway Involving Exploded Device in Newton

Thursday, August 28

NEWTON, Kan. — An investigation is underway in Newton involving an exploded device this morning.Newton Police responded to a report about 5:20 this morning of shots fired in the area of the 1500 block of North Anderson. While no evidence was found at the... Read More.

Hope Unlimited Brings Support Services to ACC Students

Thursday, August 28

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Allen Community College welcomed Hope Unlimited to campus this week with an informational table set up in the student union. The outreach effort is designed to connect ACC students with vital support services offered by the Iola-based nonprofit.Hope... Read More.