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McPherson Water Park Remains Closed for Cleanup

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park will remain closed for now due to Tuesday's windstorm and torrential rains. This is due to a combination of not being able to run off excess water due to excess flows going through the city's wastewater treatment... Read More.

STOP the Bleed Kits Funded for 30 SEK School Districts Through Regional Homeland Security Project

Wednesday, June 18

NEOSHO, Kan. — Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC), in partnership with the SEK Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council, is helping equip public schools in Southeast Kansas with life-saving STOP the Bleed kits. The project fund was allotted $30,000 to be distributed to SEK... Read More.

Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by a series of severe thunderstorms accompanied by straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding during the period... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Warns Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Illegal Contractors

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 18, 2025) –Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Recent storms on June 17 produced hail in Butler, Cowley, McPherson, Rice, Sedgwick and Sumner... Read More.

Reno County Roads Closed Due to High Water, Bridge Replacement and Other Repairs

Wednesday, June 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Public works reported the following roads closed due to either high water or repairs. High Water Road Closures: Arlington Road (between Haven Road and Victory Road) and Worthington Road between Arlington Road and Lake Cable Road will be closed beginning... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled. Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Pittsburg State University Releases Honor Roll for Spring 2025

Wednesday, June 18

Pittsburg State University has released the honor roll for the 2025 Spring semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester, and have... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Announces Promotions of Brad Bengtson and Katy Aichele

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the promotions of Brad Bengtson to Market President and Katy Aichele to Branch President of both McPherson locations. Brad Bengtson, who has been with Peoples Bank and Trust for two years, brings more than... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Wednesday, June 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve New Inflatable Boat for Fire Department, Police AEDs, and Infrastructure Enhancements

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — In an action full of irony due to its unplanned timing, McPherson City Commissioners approved purchase of a new inflatable boat for the Fire Department. The boat purchased from Rescue One Board, is to replace a boat purchased in 2018 that... Read More.

Flood Warnings for Little Arkansas River

Tuesday, June 17

Flood warnings have been issued for the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills and Halstead where minor flooding is forecast. At Alta Mills the Little Arkansas will rise above the 22 feet flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 24.2 feet early Thursday morning. At Halstead... Read More.

Last Call for Entrepreneurs: Apply by July 1 for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Tuesday, June 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The countdown is on for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition, with the application deadline fast approaching on July 1, 2025. This is your chance to turn your business dreams into reality... Read More.