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Senator Marshall Releases Statement on Democrat Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government rather than pass the clean Continuing Resolution - already approved by the House of Representatives - that would simply extend government funding through... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Senate Floor After Congress Fails to Avert a Government Shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today spoke on the Senate floor after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels until November 21 and avert a government shutdown. The final vote was 55 – 45... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Lockdown Lifted after Threat Deemed Not Credible

Tuesday, September 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today at 11:36 a.m., Hutchinson Police Department (HPD) received a call from an unknown individual regarding a threat directed at Hutchinson High School. Police and Sheriff Officers responded to Hutchinson High school and set up a perimeter around the school, while... Read More.

KDHE, KVDL Host World Rabies Day Poster Competition 2025

Tuesday, September 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KVDL) at Kansas State University in collaboration with Bavarian Nordic and the One Health Commission Bat Rabies Education Team (BRET) are hosting a poster contest to educate children about rabies... Read More.

Marion County Commission Approves Budget Amendment

Tuesday, September 30

MARION COUNTY, Kan. — Marion County Commissioners Tuesday approved an amendment to the 2025 budget for the Road and Bridge Department's special equipment fund. County Administrator Tina Spencer said the amendment is being made because the fund's beginning balance was much higher than anticipated when... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann

Tuesday, September 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, 2025, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann,... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Honors Recent Fallen Kansas Law Enforcement Officers at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden paid tribute to the four Kansas Law Enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since June during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission, two of which involved response to domestic violence incidents including the weekend... Read More.

Clothed in Compassion Celebrates Three Years, Hosts Benefit Auction on October 18

Tuesday, September 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Clothed in Compassion (CiC) is celebrating its third anniversary with a "Fill a Jar, Fill a Heart" Benefit Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. Every item that is bid on helps provide pediatric therapy care to families in and around Hutchinson. The... Read More.

Kansas Legal Services Holds Expungement Clinic in McPherson, Assisting Residents in Clearing Old Criminal Records

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — A total of 41 individuals were provided assistance last week in seeking expungement of old criminal cases during a clinic in McPherson put on by Kansas Legal Services with assistance from the McPherson Housing Coalition. Executive Director Matthew Keenan said this project... Read More.

McPherson County Celebrates National Manufacturing Day with Local Open House Events

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Friday is National Manufacturing Day, which turns the spotlight on a major part of the area's economy. Kasi Morales, executive director of McPherson Industrial Development Company, says they are partnering with National Manufacturing Day. “We just want to make sure... Read More.

McPherson County Representatives Meet for Flood Risk Review Session, Discuss New County Flood Plain Maps

Monday, September 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Representatives from McPherson County, several cities and the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Water Resources met last week for a flood risk review session related to new flood plain maps for McPherson County. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey said... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Name of New Campus Commons Building during Grand Opening Celebration

Monday, September 29

Robert W. ‘Bob’ Wise honored for over 60 years of loyalty to McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — At a grand opening celebration during Homecoming, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joined McPherson College in announcing the name of the newest building on campus – The Wise Campus... Read More.