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Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

By Lucky Kidd   MARION, Kan. — A felony charge was filed Monday afternoon in Marion County District Court against former Marion Police Gideon Cody stemming from an investigation into the August 2023 raid on the Marion County Record. The complaint filed by Riley County Attorney Barry... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant. S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Vote Canvass to Take Place for McPherson County Monday, Aug. 19

McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/12/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy brought recommendations on the 30 provisional ballots cast in last week's election to the County Commission Monday, recommending 21 of those ballots be counted in full, and three... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

By the Kansas Department of Transportation    KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

By Brenna Eller   KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Administrator to Resign

By Lucky Kidd    LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital administrator Larry Van Der Wege announced his resignation Friday after 26 years at the hospital, having served about 17 as administrator. Department managers were notified of his decision earlier in the day, after which an email... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hires New Executive Director

By the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum   LINDSBORG, Kan. (Aug. 8, 2024) — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is excited to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director – Aubrey Wheeler, who started on August 1, 2024. Wheeler said she... Read More.