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Neosho Regional Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Burlington

Tuesday, February 24

The Kansas Water Office’s (KWO) Neosho Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a meeting to discuss current water issues affecting the region as well as the state. The RAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Kelley Hall located at... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order to Allow Relief from Transportation Restrictions for Wildfire Response Efforts

Tuesday, February 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly has signed Executive Order 26-01 to waive certain requirements for commercial motor vehicle carriers and drivers that are assisting in providing relief from the wildfires impacting parts of Kansas. “As Kansas communities grapple with the impacts of these damaging... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Vehicle Purchases, Equipment Upgrades and Windom 911 Tower

Monday, February 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Multiple vehicle purchases were approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. Three patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office were purchased from Midway Motors for a combined cost of just over $124,000. Midway had the low bid of three submitted, the three... Read More.

Lindsborg Property Owners to Receive Tax Refunds After Mill Levy Error

Monday, February 23

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Property owners in Lindsborg will be seeing an adjustment in the 2025 tax bills, due to an error in the mill levy calculation for the city of Lindsborg. County Clerk Hollie Melroy told McPherson County Commissioners Monday at the time of budget... Read More.

McPherson Area Community Calendar

Monday, February 23

McPherson Area Upcoming Events (February 23-March 1) Wednesday, February 25 Meet & Greet with Author Dorothy Kramer from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. at the McPherson Public Library. Dorothy will also be receiving guests at the Cedars event center from 1 to 2 p.m. Dorothy Kramer grew... Read More.

Hutchinson Police are Investigating a Shooting Incident Near 4th and Whiteside.

Friday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - **Updated Media Release - Homicide 1st Degree** On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:19 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of West 4th Avenue in reference to a reported shooting. When they arrived, officers located an... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center to Host 14th Lindsborg Collects, Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 – April 5

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the 14th Lindsborg Collects…Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 through April 5 in the gallery at 114 ½ S. Main Street. This exhibition celebrates local collectors of art, focusing on the stories behind their... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum to Release Pancake, Waffle Flour Based on Historical 80-Year-Old Smoky Valley Recipe

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Vintage and “throwback” foods are a popular trend, but the story behind a new product coming from the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is like no other. On March 21, the Museum will release “Smoky Valley Best Traditional Pancake Flour”... Read More.

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has selected Kelsey Clark, library assistant at Washington Elementary School, as the winner of the 2026 All Schools Day Button design competition. "Growing up in McPherson, All Schools Day was always my favorite day... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Friday, February 20

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Joseph Hanby has been located safe. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide... Read More.

KDHE Monitoring Air Quality After Recent Wildland Fires Across Kansas

Thursday, February 19

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to monitor air quality across the state due to the recent wildland fires in western Kansas that began on Feb. 17, due to high winds and dry conditions. Updates will be provided as... Read More.