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Local Residents Share Input on Future US 56 Projects

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A number of area residents shared their thoughts on improvements that can be made along US 56 between McPherson and east of Marion. The Kansas Department of Transportation held an open house Tuesday at the McPherson Community Building where residents could... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Disaster Relief Aid from the Trump Admin

Tuesday, July 22

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced the Trump Administration is fulfilling his request for disaster relief aid following multiple rounds of severe weather and tornadoes this past May. President Trump personally called Senator Marshall to share that he was... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

City of Lyons to Receive $7 Million Loan from KDHE for Wastewater Plant Improvements

Tuesday, July 22

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has approved a $7 Million loan for the City of Lyons for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. That information came during Monday's City Council meeting where Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants provided an update on... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints Faust as New City Administrator, Bids Awarded to APAC Kansas Shears Division for 2025 Chip Seal Projects

Tuesday, July 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council official appointed Tanner Faust as the new City Administrator during Monday evening's meeting. Faust comes to Lindsborg from Lyons, where he served as Community Development Coordinator and later as Assistant City Administrator.After approval of the appointment, Faust... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year at the Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Monday, July 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $28 ($48 value)!This is the lowest... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Resident Death

Sunday, July 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Adan Morales Jr., 54, died Friday, July 18, 2025. Morales was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1, 2025. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was transported to... Read More.

One Hurt in Three Vehicle Crash Saturday Night East of Pretty Prairie

Sunday, July 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A Wichita woman was injured late Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash on Pretty Prairie Road just west of K-14.The Kansas Highway Patrol said vehicles driven by Kendall Smith of Independence, Missouri and Ginger Houser of Wichita were stopped on... Read More.

Concerned Motorist Calls in Dangerous Driver Passing through McPherson County, Deputies Make DUI Arrest

Sunday, July 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday McPherson County Sheriff's Deputies were advised that a motorist passing through the county came across someone driving dangerously, a call that likely averted tragedy.Deputies were able to locate this driver, and once found, arrested him for DUI. Preliminary... Read More.

Nine Hospitalized after Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Garnett

Saturday, July 19

GARNETT, Kan. — Nine people including eight first responders were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak Friday night at a home in Garnett.The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said Garnett First Responders along with Garnett Police and Anderson County EMS responded just after 10:30 PM... Read More.