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Teen found Dead after Authorities Responded to a Residence in McPherson

Friday, June 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the death of a teen in McPherson. According to the McPherson Police Department, Officers and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched early Thursday morning to a residence in the 1400 block of N Dover St. in McPherson to the... Read More.

U.S 50 Passing Lane Extension Work Starting Soon at Harvey/Marion Line

Thursday, June 22

MARION COUNTY, Kan. - A nearly $7.5 million project to extend passing lanes on U.S. 50 at the Harvey/Marion county line is expected to begin Monday, June 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in June of 2024.The project will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Calvin Reed as Secretary of Transportation

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday announced that she has appointed Calvin Reed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Reed has served as acting secretary since the departure of former Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz in December 2022.“Calvin Reed has... Read More.

New Report Estimates $1.3 Million Overpaid by Kansas Medicaid

Thursday, June 22

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A new Medicaid report finds more than $1.3 million may have been overpaid to managed care organizations due to slow information provision, causing Kansas Medicaid programs to pay members after they left the state.The attorney general’s office... Read More.

Wall Visit in Great Bend a Huge Success

Thursday, June 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. – On May 11-14, 2023 the Great Bend community was honored to host the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall & Education Center in Al Burns Field in Veterans Memorial Park. This Free Event was an amazing collaboration of many organizations and... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Make Arrests in Relation to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Thursday, June 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, Christa L. Redd, 36 YOF of Hutchinson, was arrested for 1) Distributing a controlled substance causing death, 2) Distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm (2 counts), and 3) Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance... Read More.

K-State Selects Locations for 2023-2024 Community Visits, Celebrates First Year of Success Across the State

Thursday, June 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State continues traveling the state. Kansas State University is gearing up for the second year of presidential community visits across Kansas. The regional community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Workers May Go on Strike

Wednesday, June 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KMUW/KNS) — Nearly 8,000 workers at Spirit AeroSystems could go on strike this week, based on the results of a contract vote. Workers will vote on Spirit’s final contract offer Wednesday, three days before their current contract expires. They haven’t had a... Read More.

Lyons City Council Hears Update on Planned World’s Largest Salt Shaker

Wednesday, June 21

LYONS, Kan. – The Lyons Council Tuesday heard an update from Community Development Coordinator Alicia Hommon and Rice County Community Foundation executive director Karly Frederick on the project that will bring the world's largest salt shaker to Lyons. Hommon and Frederick said that they... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Completes Mini-MPA Program

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting for completion of the Mini-MPA program offered by Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The Mini-MPA program is a 16-week intensive professional development series for people... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awards the Zarah with Loft Grant and Introduces New Incentive Program

Wednesday, June 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) recently announced the selection of the next recipient of the Loft Grant, a program aimed at revitalizing the upper levels in Great Bend’s downtown area. The award presentation will take place during a Press Conference... Read More.