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9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County. The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission includes Justice Melissa... Read More.

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just before 4 PM found smoke coming from the... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex and Drug Charges

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 40-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested Wednesday on multiple child sex and drug charges.  Richard Allen Young was taken into custody by the Hutchinson Police Department's Special Operations Division and booked into the Reno County Correctional Facility on a $100,000... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

K-State Students Assisting in LaHarpe Cleanup Saturday

By Lucky Kidd   IOLA, Kan. — A team of students from Kansas State University will be taking part in the city of LaHarpe's community cleanup Saturday. The students will be leaving Friday afternoon and will undergo a training session prior to departing. This is part of... Read More.