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Severe Storms Saturday Impact Small Part of South-Central Kansas

Sunday, April 12

A small area of south-central Kansas saw some very heavy rain and some damage late Saturday afternoon and early evening after an isolated severe storm developed. Rotation from that storm prompted issuance of a tornado warning for southeast Reno County. The Kansas Highway... Read More.

City, County, School, and ACC Trustee Meetings This Week.

Sunday, April 12

City, County, and School Board meetings will be taking place Monday and Tuesday, along with the Allen Community College Board of Trustees meeting. City meetings The Iola City Council Monday evening will, along with a request to remove a property from the demolition list,... Read More.

City, County, School Meeting Agendas for Monday

Saturday, April 11

County agendas Personnel items across multiple departments are on Monday's McPherson County Commission agenda at 9 at the Public Works office building. Commissioners will also consider approval of repair costs on a backhoe and hear public works project updates during the meeting, after which a... Read More.

Missing Yates Center Teen Found Alive

Friday, April 10

A now 16-year-old Yates Center girl who disappeared March 1st has been found. Yates Center Assistant Chief of Police Vinson Baker said they were notified Friday morning by Pittsburg, KS Police that they believed they had found Lia Seely alive. Baker then responded... Read More.

Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Unveils New Logo

Friday, April 10

The Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival has a new look. The new logo, unveiled Friday, has at its center a vintage racing helmet, a symbol chosen intentionally over checkered flags and race only imagery. Revival President Tracy Modlin said “The helmet is human,... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Seeks Future Kindergarten Students

Friday, April 10

McPherson USD 418 is looking for future kindergartners. As they work on details for their Kindergarten Roundup, the district is asking parents who have children who will be at least five years old on or before August 31st, 2026. The district has a... Read More.

Drought Conditions Improve in SE Kansas, More Rain Coming

Friday, April 10

Last week's rainfall put a major dent in drought conditions across southeast Kansas with much of the region seeing improvement. This week's US Drought Monitor upgraded nearly all areas in the Oklahoma border counties that were in severe drought last week to moderate... Read More.

Storm Damage Closes Burlington Police Station, Parts of Area Sees Heavy Rain Overnight

Friday, April 10

The Burlington Police Department office is closed until further notice due to storm damage overnight including downed poles sand power lines. Streets surrounding the police station are also closed. For non-emergency assistance they can be reached through Coffey County Emergency Management at 620-364-2123. ... Read More.

Week of the Young Child Proclaimed by McPherson County Cities

Thursday, April 9

This week several cites across McPherson County have proclaimed April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child. Proclamations were made at Monday's Lindsborg City Council meeting and Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, among others. Celebrated nationwide, the week is an annual event sponsored... Read More.

MCCF Announces April Grant Awards

Thursday, April 9

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $33,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants McPherson Public Library – RFID... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hear Demolition List Removal Request Monday

Thursday, April 9

The Iola City Council will be asked Monday to remove a property at 415 North Elm from the condemnation process. At the March 9th meeting the Council adopted a resolution authorizing condemnation of the property and removal of a house. Jeff Heinrich, who... Read More.

K-State Day of Giving Raises over $7.5 million

Thursday, April 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (k-state.edu) — On Kansas State University's Day of Giving, the K-State family once again demonstrated its extraordinary commitment to advancing academic programs, student success and innovative research. Wildcats reached new heights this year in the second annual 24-hour giving challenge,... Read More.