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Suspected Human Remains of Missing Butler County Man Found

Wednesday, July 29

The search for a missing Butler County man has ended after human remains were discovered in a wooded area approximately one mile from where he was last seen. Search crews found human remains in Butler County during the search for 77-year-old Fred Dieter, who had... Read More.

Highway Worker Killed in Saline County

Wednesday, July 29

A highway worker died after a pickup hit workers along I-135 in Saline County Tuesday morning. Troopers say a northbound Dodge Ram left the road, hit a parked vehicle, then overturned and struck five workers. Toby Marco of Abilene was killed. Two others were hospitalized with... Read More.

Three Day Grace Period Will Stand

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that reinstates the three-day grace period for returning mail-in ballots ahead of the August 4 primary election. The court denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s request to keep legislation ending the grace period. For now, mail-in ballots... Read More.

Crosswalk Work at Hartup and Euclid

Tuesday, July 28

A traffic reminder for drivers in McPherson: the north portion of the intersection at Hartup and Euclid Streets is closed for about two weeks while crews reconstruct the crosswalk area and ADA ramps. The work is weather permitting. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and... Read More.

Cemetery Recognized for Outstanding Service to Veterans

Tuesday, July 28

The McPherson City Cemetery is being recognized for its outstanding service to veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars recently awarded the cemetery a Certificate of Meritorious and Distinguished Service, honoring the staff’s dedication to maintaining a place of dignity and respect for those who served. According... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Adopts New Dog Leash Policy to Enhance Safety on Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has adopted a new Dog Control Policy requiring all dogs on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be under the physical control of their owner or handler while on the property. The policy is designed to enhance the... Read More.

Ethan Corson: Kansas is “More United Than Divided” in 2026 Governor’s Race

Friday, July 24

KANSAS - Kansas Senator and gubernatorial candidate Ethan Corson recently sat down with Ad Astra Radio’s Rob Mackey to reflect on a year of campaigning, the priorities he’s hearing from voters, and his vision for the state’s future. In a conversation that ranged from... Read More.

Big Crowd Loves Big Boy

Friday, July 24

A steam spitting, time machine from 1941 rolled into Salina on Thursday night. The steel giant delighted thousands of on-lookers who had gathered to see the locomotive named Big Boy. Duane and Dee Johnson traveled from their farm near Lindsborg to take in the sights and... Read More.

Cattlemen’s Clinic to Equip Local Producers with Modern Tools and Insights

Thursday, July 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is hosting a Cattlemen’s Clinic to help local cattle producers stay current on emerging tools and management practices. The event will feature sessions on virtual fencing, mineral nutrition and trace mineral programs, weaning strategies, and parasite control... Read More.

KBI Arrests Kansas Priest for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, July 23

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Salina for child sex crimes. On Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., KBI agents arrested Father Ryan A. McCandless, 44, of Wichita, on an arrest warrant for... Read More.

Public Health Officials Continue to Investigate Cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S.... Read More.

Stacy Rogers Discusses Governor’s Race, Priorities, and Listening to Kansans

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - Republican candidate Stacy Rogers is running for Kansas governor on a promise to make people feel heard again. She says she jumped into the race after hearing how frustrated Kansans were. “They did not feel like they were being listened to, or worked... Read More.