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Chanute City Commission Hears Airport Updates, Golf Course Membership Fee Increases

Monday, April 27

Chanute City Commissioners Monday heard updates on projects at Martin Johnson Airport, two of which last week were awarded grants from the Kansas Department of Transportation The largest of the projects will be major maintenance work on the airport's main runway. Caleb Coltrane... Read More.

Severe Storms Impact Central Kansas, Other Areas Sunday into Early Monday

Monday, April 27

Two rounds of severe storms moved through central Kansas Sunday into early Monday morning. The first round of storms around midday brought two-inch diameter hail in the Canton area with quarter size or larger hail reported from between McPherson and Lindsborg east into Marion... Read More.

Drainage Regulation Change, TEAP Study Discussed by McPherson County Commisssion

Monday, April 27

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature this year will make significant changes in drainage regulations. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey explained to McPherson County Commissioners Monday anytime there is a modification of a stream or channel, this now has to be approved... Read More.

Severe Storms, Tornadoes impact SE Kansas Sunday

Monday, April 27

Severe storms impacted many areas in southeast Kansas late Sunday afternoon and into the evening. There were two rounds of storms, the first late in the afternoon that moved from central Kansas produced winds reported as high as 80 miles an hour northeast of... Read More.

Midday Sunday Storms Produce Large Hail

Sunday, April 26

Severe storms moved through central Kansas during the midday hours of Sunday. The storm system that began in west central Kansas moved across parts of Rice, Ellsworth, Saline, McPherson, Marion and Dickinson counties, with the largest hail reports coming from the Canton area where half-dollar... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Licenses on Sale

Sunday, April 26

The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts are back for 2026. This year's button hunt will begin Friday May 1st at 6:00 AM and will conclude at 11:59 PM Thursday May 7th. As in past years, there will be two button hunts.... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.

David J. Nutt Fund Awards $313,100 to Five Lindsborg Organizations

Saturday, April 25

Five Lindsborg area organizations will share in $313,100 in grants awarded from the annual Legacy Grant round of The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation. Legacy grants are designed to create long-term impact in the Lindsborg community by funding... Read More.

McCSEC Names New Executive Director

Friday, April 24

The McPherson County Special Education Cooperative (McCSEC) announced Friday afternoon the selection of Katherine Herrman as its next Executive Director. Ms. Herrman will assume the role in July. She currently serves as Director of the Rice County Special Services Cooperative in Lyons. Ms. Herrman... Read More.

Uniontown Boil Water Advisory lifted

Friday, April 24

The last of the boil water advisories stemming from a water line break April 18th in Fort Scott has been lifted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The city of Uniontown's boil advisory was lifted Friday afternoon after lab testing confirmed... Read More.

John Masterson Named ACC Distinguished Alumni

Friday, April 24

Allen Community College has announced John Masterson, longtime educator and former college president, as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, recognizing a lifetime of service defined by care, connection, and a deep commitment to student success. A native of Iola and an Allen alumnus himself, Masterson’s relationship... Read More.

Repair Project Begins on US 169 Near Iola

Friday, April 24

The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a pavement repair project on US 169 near Iola. This project involves full-depth concrete repair at three locations near the Elm Creek bridge about 1.2 miles south of the US 54 interchange. Two of the sites are... Read More.