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BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas.Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Thursday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in honor of those who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

KDHE Issues Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek Located South of Lyons

Wednesday, January 29

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek south of Lyons, as a result of operational problems at the city of Lyons' wastewater treatment plant. City Administrator Troy Houtman told... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Recognized as Volunteer of the Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson YMCA and McPherson Recreation Commission recognized the McPherson College Athletic Department as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. An awards luncheon was held on January 28 at the McPherson Opera House.“Through unwavering dedication, compassionate hearts, and an unrelenting commitment... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Chet Harlin

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School SPS/Physical Education teacher, football and wrestling coach Chet Harlin as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Welcomes New Board Members and Thanks Outgoing Board Members

Wednesday, January 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is saying goodbye to three board members and welcoming three new members. Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson expresses sincere thanks to departing board members Linda Grote, JoAnn Rivera, and Perry Winter for their... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

Wednesday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets.According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

Lyons School Bus Involved in Injury Crash Near Salina

Tuesday, January 28

A bus carrying members of the Lyons High School girls basketball team was involved in a Tuesday afternoon crash near Salina as they were heading to Minneapolis for a basketball game. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash involving the USD 405 bus and... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

Two Missing Children Found Trapped Under Ice in Linn County Pond

Tuesday, January 28

LINN COUNTY, Kan. — Two children were found dead Monday night in a pond in rural Linn County.According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, they responded to a report of two missing children who had not been seen for several hours.Evidence led them to... Read More.