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Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Tuesday, June 17

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS. Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway. After the call came at... Read More.

Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Tuesday, June 17

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record. At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

Storm Recovery Efforts Underway in McPherson County Amid Power Outages and Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

The McPherson Board of Public Utilities has all available crews working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible as of just before 6:30 AM they were aware of about 500 customer outages and are down to about 150 with most of these... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Tuesday, June 17

Reno County, Kan. (June 17, 2025 – Revised from March 13, 2025) - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 2, 2025. The... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

Tuesday, June 17

LYONS, Kan. — Sewer and water rate increases were approved by the Lyons City council Monday. These increases are made to address long term major projects for both utilities, including the upcoming project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the June 2nd meeting, the... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding. The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the height of the storm this morning Hutchinson Fire crews were called to a possible house fire in the 2800 block of Pama Lou Avenue. Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units just after 4 AM found... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

Monday, June 16

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/16/25 Highlights McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues involving an intersection just west of Moundridge where two people were killed and a third injured in a crash last Thursday night were discussed by Public Works Director David Bohnenblust at Monday's McPherson County... Read More.

A Super Celebration Returns to Hutchinson with Smallville Festival on June 19-21

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson Zoo, NaCl Comic Cons LLC, and Downtown Hutchinson, announce the 12th annual Smallville Festival taking place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: June 19-21, 2025. Each year, Hutchinson embraces its heroic... Read More.

Traffic Signal Removed to East and Westbound Traffic on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street

Monday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department Traffic Unit informed the public this afternoon that traffic moving east and westbound on W 4th Avenue at N Washington Street may proceed through the intersection without stopping. This comes after the recent removal of the traffic... Read More.