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One Dead After UPS Truck, Train Collided Near Burrton

Tuesday, December 16

BURRTON, Kan. - One person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon involving a BNSF train and a UPS delivery truck west of Burrton. The accident occurred just after 3 PM at Blanchard and Woodberry Roads, on the Reno-Harvey county line The Reno County... Read More.

City of Salina to Appeal Ruling on Cozy Inn Mural, Completion of it Authorized

Tuesday, December 16

SALINA, Kan. — Salina City Commissioners Tuesday authorized Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz to execute agreements to pause enforcement of a federal judge's ruling in November Salina's sign codes are unconstitutional and authorizing appeal of that ruling to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals,This centers... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Classroom Hero Cassandra Hillary, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Canton-Galva Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Cassandra Hillary was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Tuesday, Dec.... Read More.

Santa Hat from Christmas Space History Now on Display at the Cosmosphere

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with an out-of-this-world artifact: a Santa hat that flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission in December 1999.STS-103 holds a unique place in spaceflight history as the only one... Read More.

Lyons City Council Receives Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Tuesday, December 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council received an update during Monday's meeting on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants said they are encountering delays in the geotechnical report and transfer processes. He also reviewed two options for the wet... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Reaches Contract Agreement for 2025-26 School Year, Board Sets Special Meeting for Friday, Dec. 19

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 and its teachers have finally reached a contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers are currently voting on the agreement, and the Board of Education has set a special meeting for Friday morning at 11 a.m. to... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Amendment of Sales Tax Revenue Fund for 2025 Budget

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Amendment of the Sales Tax Revenue Fund in the city of McPherson's 2025 budget was approved by City Commissioners following a public hearing Tuesday.Finance Director Richard Miller said that fund had a larger than expected carryover to start the year, and... Read More.

Eight Displaced in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, December 16

HUTCHINSON. Kan. -(December 16, 2025) - At 0314 hours, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East 3rd Avenue for a report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a 2.5-story, balloon-frame, multi-family residence with fire and smoke showing from... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Examines Roiling Water Dispute Between Crop Irrigators and Hays, Russell

Monday, December 15

Conflict pits cities seeking reliable water source against farmers clinging to supply TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court endured a crossfire of claims and counterclaims Monday about whether an association of Edwards County irrigators can try to thwart plans by Hays and Russell to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, December 15

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $535,000 has been awarded to 12 businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. The grant awards were matched with more than... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Announces New Marketing and Membership Specialist

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce team welcomes its new Marketing and Membership Specialist Jessica Schierling of Inman, who started working for the Chamber last week. Schierling owns and operates Diamond S Cattle Co with her husband Devin, son Kash and daughter Kella... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Under Advisement Request to Serve Alcohol at 4-H Building Feb. 21 for Battle of the Bands Event

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have taken under advisement a request to allow alcohol to be served at a battle of the bands event February 21st at the 4-H Building. It's a fundraiser for the Friday night concert during All Schools Day, and... Read More.