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Chanute Fire Disrupts Some Fiber Services

Thursday, May 7

Chanute firefighters are on scene of a structure fire on 11th Street between Highland and Santa Fe. This fire has also resulted in disruptions to some Chanute Fiber customers with repairs to be made as quickly as possible. Iola Radio News will have more information as... Read More.

Erie City Clerk Terminated After Theft Allegations, Complaint Filed

Thursday, May 7

Updated to reflect filing of criminal complaint and additional information Erie City Clerk Jessica Altman has been terminated in the wake of allegations involving theft of city funds. The City of Erie in a statement Thursday Altman was arrested Wednesday on fcharges related to an investigation... Read More.

Repair Work Continues on US 169 in Allen County

Thursday, May 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation is currently repairing a short stretch of pavement 6 miles north of Chanute on U.S. 169 in Allen County. Work involves full-depth concrete repair at up to four locations in each lane. The construction zone starts about a mile northeast... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Expansion Plans for Templeton Hall

Wednesday, May 6

At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Restoration program at McPherson College, Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, announced plans to update and expand Templeton Hall, the program's home for the past 50 years. "The next phase of Templeton Hall will allow us... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners Announced, Clues Explained

Wednesday, May 6

A first-time hunter and one of the most successful ones were the winners in the 2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts. Cassandra Slife of McPherson found the medallion Tuesday morning, hidden under a slightly elevated on one end rock next to a... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Returns for 2026

Wednesday, May 6

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade... Read More.

Harvey County Judge Appointed to Kansas Supreme Court Task Force

Wednesday, May 6

Harvey County Magistrate Judge Joseph Uhlman has been appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court Task force on Permanency Planning by Chief Justice Eric Rosen. The Task Force is a multi-disciplinary committee that advises the court on ways to improve the care of Children... Read More.

Tom and Kathy Brown Named to CCCK Academe of Achievers

Wednesday, May 6

During last weekend's Commencement at Central Christian College of Kansas, Tom and Kathy Brown of McPherson were inducted in the college's Academe of Achievers, which honors individuals whose lives reflect extraordinary leadership, service and faith. Tom Brown served in the US Marine Corps... Read More.

Allen County EMS Director Leaving, County Commissioners Hear More Budget Proposals

Tuesday, May 5

Allen County EMS Director Michael Burnett is stepping down effective Friday. Burnett announced during this morning's Allen County Commission meeting that he is leaving to become EMS director for Crawford County. Commissioners appointed Iola Fire Chief Cory Isbell to serve as interim director while... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Receives Audit, Approves Street Bid, Makes Change in Meeting procedure

Tuesday, May 5

The city of McPherson received an unmodified opinion as it related to Kansas Municipal accounting guidelines in its 2025 audit report, which was presented during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Christina Henson from The Loyd Group said the audit had an adverse opinion as it... Read More.

City of Lindsborg Receives Clean 2025 Audit, Approves Grant Matters

Monday, May 4

The Lindsborg City Council received an audit report Monday giving the city's financial records an unmodified, or clean opinion based on the regulatory basis of accounting used by nearly every local government in the state of Kansas. In review of the audit by Adams... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Comprehensive Plan, City Administrator Contract

Monday, May 4

The Lyons City Council Monday night discussed an updated Comprehensive Plan for the city. Assistant City Administrator Elizabeth Fuller said this plan was developed by a group of students from Kansas State University during the tenure of her predecessor, Tanner Faust. It hasn't progressed... Read More.