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Provisional Ballots Change Outcome of Moundridge City Council Primary Election

Monday, August 11

Provisional ballots changed the outcome of last week's Moundridge City Council primary election.McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said during Monday's election canvass by County Commissioners three provision ballots were allowed, and when those ballots were counted Ron Blaylock picked up two additional votes allowing... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash South of Iola Monday

Monday, August 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Two people received serious injuries in a three vehicle crash late this morning on US 169 about a half mile south of the NW Minnesota Road interchange south of Iola.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a car driven by Anthony... Read More.

Inspiration 4 Mission Pilot Dr. Siam Proctor Announces 2025 Farm City Days Theme

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — This year's Farm City Days in Iola will be “Out of This World.” That's the theme which was announced over the weekend on social media by Dr. Siam Proctor, the mission pilot for Inspiration 4, the 2021 flight that was the... Read More.

Burlington and LeRoy Awarded Funds through Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline Program

Monday, August 11

Projects in Burlington and LeRoy will be sharing in $362,000 in Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline program funding announced Friday by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland.These grants are awards to preserve historic buildings in Kansas that could have been lost due to... Read More.

Murder Charges Pending Following Incident in Neosho County Saturday Evening

Monday, August 11

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (August 10, 2025) — One person is dead and another in custody after a Saturday evening incident in far northeast Neosho County.Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies responded after a 911 call at 6:43 PM to a residence in the 300 block of... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Holds Staff Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, August 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7. Awards announced included the Friend of Education Award, Rise Award, Years of Service and Retiree Recognition.(Information from Cindy Couchman, USD 313 Superintendent of Schools)The Friend of Education Award was... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

New Partnership in Respiratory Care Will Better Serve the Reeds of the Region

Friday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) and Barton Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new partnership aimed at expanding access to respiratory care education and addressing a growing workforce need in central Kansas.Through this agreement, students from Barton will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.

Emergency Crews Rescue Man Trapped in Grain Bin Near Iola

Friday, August 8

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Emergency crews rescued a 67-year-old man from a grain bin last night about nine miles northeast of Iola.According to a release early this morning from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, Emergency units were dispatched at 7:45 PM to Bernsten Farms... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break

Thursday, August 7

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews are working on a main break in the west easement of Odell Street between Zarah Drive and Cheyenne Drive. Minimal disruptions to service may occur.Please be careful and attentive when driving in these areas. The City apologizes for... Read More.