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Boil Water Advisory for Canton

Tuesday, August 22

CANTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Canton public water supply system located in McPherson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

MC USA Awards Hesston College Graduate 2023 Bring The Peace Award

Tuesday, August 22

By Jessica Griggs for Mennonite Church USA ELKHART, Ind. (Mennonite Church USA) — Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has named two peacemakers, Jonathan Kuttab and Sydney Leah Bontrager, as the 2023 Bring The Peace award winners. The denomination gives the award to a Legacy... Read More.

Hutch CF Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers

Tuesday, August 22

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation has opportunities available for those wishing to volunteer with a nonprofit organization. For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers opportunities to serve. The community... Read More.

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday evening commute time – typically 4:30 to... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine... Read More.

Singers Wanted for the Central Kansas Community Choir

Tuesday, August 22

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) is recruiting singers for the fall 2023 season. Rehearsals will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday evenings starting August 28th in the Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts... Read More.

Historic Finish at Pebble Beach: Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz Captures Second in Class

Tuesday, August 22

By McPherson College This is the first time in the 72-year history of the world’s most prestigious car show that an entirely student-restored car has ranked at Pebble Beach.McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.... Read More.

Yoder Heritage Day August 26

Monday, August 21

YODER, Kan. — On the last Saturday of August each year, thousands visit the small community of Yoder to celebrate Yoder Heritage Day.Visitors and locals are entertained and transported back in time with tractor pulls, horse drawn events, the annual parade down Main Street,... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure.USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

Galva Old Empire Days August 25 – 26

Monday, August 21

GALVA, Kan. — Old Empire Days celebrates Galva heritage annually, and this year, the festivities will run Aug. 25 through Aug. 26.Galva originally started out as the town of Empire along the Santa Fe Trail in 1872 and when the railroad missed the town of... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.

Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County

Monday, August 21

By the Kansas Highway Patrol CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance.---- Previous Release----CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the... Read More.