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Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

Wednesday, August 13

SALINA, Kan. — Five teens were injured when their car went off an exit ramp at the I-70/135 interchange northwest of Salina Tuesday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Zackary Vaughn of Salina was driving at a high rate of speed as he was... Read More.

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

Wednesday, August 13

INMAN, Kan. — An Inman man was killed Tuesday night in an ATV crash in southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Timothy Beckerman, 63, was driving an ATV on a field road northwest of Fowler in Meade County when he accelerated and struck... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

State Assessment Results Delayed, USD 418 Budget Hearing Set

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Some people have been wondering when information on this year's state assessments will be coming out for Kansas schools. That's a question school officials have also been wondering, and for which McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent provided some answers at... Read More.

Governor Kelly Proclaims August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month

Tuesday, August 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Aug. 1, 2025) — In recognition of the important role farmers’ markets play in Kansas communities, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month.In both urban centers and rural communities, farmers’ markets give consumers access to fresh, locally grown produce... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Bids for New Police Substation Items, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved bids Tuesday for items connected with the new Police Substation at Kansas and Oak. A bid was accepted from AutoKing for signage at a cost of just over $8,000, the second lowest of five bids received, and... Read More.

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.