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Information Sought on Shots Fired Early Sunday at Pawnee County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance involving a shooting incident early Sunday morning following the Crazy Horse 2.0 Concert at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds.At about 1:30 a.m., a dark colored pickup entered the rodeo grounds near... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Holds Annual Meeting, Presents $678,750 to MCC Central States Office

Tuesday, May 27

HESSTON, Kan. — On Thursday evening, May 22nd, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) held its Annual Meeting at Hesston College Mennonite Church in Hesston. This year’s theme was “May Christ rule our hearts”, based on Colossians 3:15. The highlight of the evening was... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report from Road and Bridge Supervisor on Washouts in Allen County, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, May 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday authorized signing of the petition that starts the process that could lead to a delinquent tax sale later this year. County Counselor Bob Johnson said as of now there are 105 parcels on which three or... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Receive Unmodified Opinion in 2024 Audit Report, Approve Stop Signs to be Placed along South Walnut Intersection, Upcoming Projects and Events

Tuesday, May 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson received an unmodified, or clean, opinion in its 2024 audit report, which was presented to the City Commission Tuesday based on the regulatory basis of accounting used by nearly every local governmental unit in Kansas. Because the... Read More.

ReUse It Center Employee Spotlight: Dedicated Leader Ron Mork

Tuesday, May 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ron Mork began his journey with the ReUse It Center as a volunteer in 2016. Just a year later, in 2017, he joined the board and served faithfully for six years. In 2020, Ron stepped into a new role as the... Read More.

The Wesley Announces Strategic Partnership with NEXDINE Hospitality to Deliver a Modernized Dining and Hospitality Experience

Tuesday, May 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Wesley, a leading Continuing Care Retirement Community, is proud to announce a new partnership with NEXDINE Hospitality to enhance and modernize dining and hospitality services for all levels of living.This strategic collaboration is designed to bring a Modern Dining Experience... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Returns with New Venue and $55,000 Goal to Fight Cancer

Tuesday, May 27

SALINA, Kan. — The American Cancer Society is getting ready for the 2025 Relay For Life of Saline County on Saturday, May 31 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at a new location: Saint Francis Ministries, 110 W. Otis in North Salina.This year's theme... Read More.

City of Canton Water Outage Planned for Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30

Sunday, May 25

CANTON, Kan. — Residents on the south side of Canton will be without water during the day Tuesday through Friday as the city replaces a fire hydrant on Fairview road.The outage will likely affect all customers south of Railroad Street to US 56 between... Read More.

Garage Heavily Damaged in Sunday Hutch Fire

Sunday, May 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Sunday afternoon fire heavily damaged a garage in the 700 block of East 6th in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Division Chief Jesse Martin said the fire was reported at 1:40 PM and the first arriving units found a detached garage involved in... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

As of mid-afternoon Sunday, at least six people have died in crashes on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol said four of the fatalities came from a Saturday afternoon crash on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction south of Abilene where a... Read More.

Positive Case of Measles Confirmed in Pawnee County

Sunday, May 25

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Pawnee County Health Department are reporting a positive case of measles in a Pawnee County resident. It is unknown if this case is associated with the ongoing outbreak of measles... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, May 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as... Read More.