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Newton Woman Killed in Sunday Fire

Monday, March 16

A Newton woman died in a late Sunday morning fire. Newton Fire/EMS responded around 11:30 AM to the 500 block of West 4th, where a residence was engulfed in fire and smoke, with an active power line also found on the ground. In battling the fire,... Read More.

Cold Front Coming to Kansas Overnight Saturday, High Wind Warnings Issued Sunday

Saturday, March 14

A drastic change in temperatures will affect Kansas Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will begin to enter Kansas overnight tonight. It should arrive in central Kansas around sunrise and be through southeast Kansas by early afternoon. This front... Read More.

Hayley Samford Named Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum’s Next Executive Director

Thursday, March 12

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum announced on Thursday its new Executive Director. Hayley Samford will officially begin the new role at the museum on Monday, March 30. According to the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Samford has... Read More.

MCCF Awards Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Pavilion $2,500 Grant for Mural Project at Community Celebration

Thursday, March 12

This week, McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) had the opportunity to spend time in Lindsborg as part of its community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with community members and shared more about the foundation’s impact while guests enjoyed snacks provided by local... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves BNSF Agreement Tied to Trail Extension

Thursday, March 12

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton City Commissioners this week approved an agreement with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering on a portion of the planned extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path, which on completion will fill the remaining gap in the trail, from the Sand... Read More.

Update: Statewide Silver Alert for Salina Woman is Canceled

Thursday, March 12

SALINE COUNTY — The Salina Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that 75-year-old Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter has been located safe in WaKeeney, Kansas. The statewide Silver Alert is canceled. Thank you for your assistance during the alert. Earlier Release: Statewide Silver Alert issued for... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants

Wednesday, March 11

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving... Read More.

Lindsborg Tennis Coach Dahlsten’s Legendary Career was Filled with Impact, Inspiration

Tuesday, March 10

Always competitive but without making winning the top priority, Ron Dahlsten touched the lives of hundreds of tennis players during his legendary career as a boys’ and girls’ coach at Lindsborg, later Smoky Valley High School. Dahlsten, 87, whose teams and players were among the... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 School Board Advances Bond Projects, Approves New Elementary School Boundaries

Tuesday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education learned Monday night that work connected with the bond issues that voters approved last week could start as soon as this summer. Duane Cash from ICS outlined the steps going forward, including completing final design,... Read More.

Salina City Commissioners Approve $89K Agreement for Pavement Condition Study

Tuesday, March 10

SALINA, Kan. — Over the objections of Commissioner Doug Rempp, Salina City Commissioners approved an $89,000 agreement with Roadway Asset Services Monday for a pavement condition study. Rempp questioned the need for this expense, which he felt city crews could handle in-house and based... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant Application for Health Department

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday approved submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant application for the Health Department to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant provides the funding for many of the services provided by the... Read More.

USD 418 Bond Election Results Certified

Monday, March 9

McPherson County Commissioners Monday made official the results from last week's USD 418 bond election. McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 56 of the 75 provisional ballots from the election were counted. Out of those that were not counted, most were due to not being... Read More.