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Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information.Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Great Bend to Have Primary Election Tuesday, Aug. 5

There's only one race in the Golden Belt area in Tuesday's primary election.That is in Great Bend's Ward 2, generally the northwest part of the city where four candidates are running for the one position up this year, which is an open seat as... Read More.

Moundridge Voters Have Primary Elections Tuesday

Voters in Moundridge will narrow the field for two City Council seats in the only primary election race in McPherson County Tuesday.Seven candidates are running in the primary, with the top four vote getters to advance to the November general election, Candidates on the... Read More.

Great Bend, Moundridge Voters have Primary Elections Tuesday

Voters in Moundridge and one ward in Great Bend will have primary elections Tuesday.In Moundridge, seven candidates are seeking two open City Council seats. One of the seats is currently held by Wayne Fisher, who is running for Mayor, and the other held by... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

USD 418 Issues Statement on Roundhouse Floor Damage

McPHERSON, Kan. — In the wake of a Wichita TV station interview regarding the flood damage to the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse after a heavy rain event June 17th, USD 418 released a statement late Friday afternoon.The statement said the district... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Stafford

STAFFORD, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a technical... Read More.

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

McPHERSON, Kan. — During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub... Read More.