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KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns

Wednesday, March 25

Conditions were ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas yesterday, March 24. Any early burning activity today, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are expected... Read More.

Early Morning Fire at Midway Motors McPherson Extinguished, Cause Under Investigation

Wednesday, March 25

An early morning fire today damaged the Ford/Chrysler building at Midway Motors-McPherson McPherson Deputy Fire Chief Seth Graham said their units were dispatched to the business in the 2000 block of East Kansas at about 2:54 AM, and on arrival crews found smoke showing from... Read More.

Former Wrestling Coach Indicted for Child Pornography Production

Tuesday, March 24

WICHITA, Kan. — A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with creating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The former high school wrestling coach was initially charged through complaint on three criminal counts then prosecutors pursued an additional count... Read More.

Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Near Inman

Tuesday, March 24

An arrest has been made in the Jan. 31 shooting death of Joshua Soden southwest of Inman. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says Daniel T. Hawkinson, 18, of McPherson was arrested early Monday evening by McPherson County Sheriff's deputies on a single count of voluntary... Read More.

Bethel College President to Step Down June 30th

Monday, March 23

NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel College President Dr. Jon C. Gering announced Monday he will step down June 30th after eight years of leading the North Newton college. In announcing his plans to step down, he said there aren't any circumstances behind this, but he said... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Announces the Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entries will be accepted until March 29, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook until April 29, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Updated Fee Schedule for Zoning Related Permits, County Jail at Full Capacity

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved an updated fee schedule for zoning related permits. The new fee schedule was presented by Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey and came after a meeting last month with local Realtors and the Board... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve Wildfire Agreement with Kansas State Fire Marshal

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Monday that took just a few minutes, McPherson City Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) to be part of a wildfire response program. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told Commissioners this... Read More.

Five Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Saturday, March 21

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported five vehicle fatalities over the weekend of March 20 - March 22. Dennis Simonton, of Richmond, Mo., passed away on Friday in a crash in Jewell County. Simonton was driving Southbound on Randall Road in Jewell County 4.9 miles... Read More.

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Saturday, March 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lindsborg has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living magazine’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards. For more than 40 years, Midwest Living has... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across Central Kansas into Sunday Evening

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across Central Kansas into Sunday evening. Red Flag warnings are in effect through 10 PM Saturday and from 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Southwest winds will change to the northwest Sunday and increase behind a cold front producing gusts... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.