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High Winds Hit McPherson Area Wednesday Evening

By Lucky Kidd   High winds blasted through the McPherson area Wednesday evening as a line of storms moved through. A 74 mph wind gust was closed at 7:42 p.m. at McPherson Airport, and winds were estimated up to 80 mph east of McPherson by a... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Update on Reno County Employee Crash Wednesday

By Lucky Kidd   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A single vehicle accident over the noon hour Wednesday west of Pretty Prairie resulted in three serious injuries and one fatality of Reno County Public Works employees.  According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Melvin Hoyle... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Walton, Harvey County

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment    WALTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Walton public water supply system located in Harvey County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

By Lucky Kidd   MARION, Kan. — A felony charge was filed Monday afternoon in Marion County District Court against former Marion Police Gideon Cody stemming from an investigation into the August 2023 raid on the Marion County Record. The complaint filed by Riley County Attorney Barry... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

By Lucky Kidd   GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

By the Kansas Department of Transportation    KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

By Brenna Eller   KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Quilts of Valor Presented to Five Reno County Veterans

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Friday's monthly KS4 Vets luncheon meeting at Hutchinson Community College featured a presentation of Quilts of Valor to five Reno County Veterans. The Quilts of Valor Foundation mission is "to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting... Read More.