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KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Tuesday, August 12

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $157 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

MHS Roundhouse Update Raises More Questions

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — An update on the Roundhouse floor situation at McPherson High School at last night's USD 418 Board of Education meeting raised a lot more questions than provided answers, leading to an extended discussion that ended with the Board voting to pause... Read More.

McPherson County Adopts Temporary Moratorium on Hydrogen Energy Facilities

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a temporary moratorium on hydrogen energy facilities.As it did last week for data center projects, the moratorium purpose is to allow the county's planning board to review and develop regulations for these projects.Planning and Zoning... Read More.

Provisional Ballots Change Outcome of Moundridge City Council Primary Election

Monday, August 11

Provisional ballots changed the outcome of last week's Moundridge City Council primary election.McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said during Monday's election canvass by County Commissioners three provision ballots were allowed, and when those ballots were counted Ron Blaylock picked up two additional votes allowing... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash South of Iola Monday

Monday, August 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two people received serious injuries in a three vehicle crash late this morning on US 169 about a half mile south of the NW Minnesota Road interchange south of Iola.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a car driven by Anthony... Read More.

Inspiration 4 Mission Pilot Dr. Siam Proctor Announces 2025 Farm City Days Theme

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — This year's Farm City Days in Iola will be “Out of This World.” That's the theme which was announced over the weekend on social media by Dr. Siam Proctor, the mission pilot for Inspiration 4, the 2021 flight that was the... Read More.

Get Tickets for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Season Announcement Party

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is the deadline to RSVP for the Bowlus Fine Arts Center's Season Announcement Party Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 PM.Along with announcing this year's season programming they will also have live entertainment, complimentary beverages, and early access to tickets. The... Read More.

Iola USD 257 to Induct Floyd Smith in Don Bain Hall of Fame

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — Longtime Iola educator, coach, and community leader Floyd Smith will be posthumously inducted as the newest member to Iola USD 257's Don Bain Hall of Fame.Smith spent 38 years in the district, starting as an industrial arts and physiology and industrial... Read More.

Burlington and LeRoy Awarded Funds through Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline Program

Monday, August 11

Projects in Burlington and LeRoy will be sharing in $362,000 in Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline program funding announced Friday by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland.These grants are awards to preserve historic buildings in Kansas that could have been lost due to... Read More.

Murder Charges Pending Following Incident in Neosho County Saturday Evening

Monday, August 11

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (August 10, 2025) — One person is dead and another in custody after a Saturday evening incident in far northeast Neosho County.Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies responded after a 911 call at 6:43 PM to a residence in the 300 block of... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Holds Staff Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, August 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7. Awards announced included the Friend of Education Award, Rise Award, Years of Service and Retiree Recognition.(Information from Cindy Couchman, USD 313 Superintendent of Schools)The Friend of Education Award was... Read More.