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Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Ribbon Cut for McPherson County Building Renovation, Offices to Start Moving Next Week.

Friday, June 5

A project under consideration for many years, and under construction for nearly a year and a half came to conclusion Friday morning when McPherson County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting for the McPherson County Building at 200 North Maple. The building will house multiple... Read More.

US Senate Confirms Great Bend Attorney for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, June 4

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Great Bend Attorney Jeff Kuhlman to fill one of three vacancies on the US District Court in Kansas. Kuhlman was confirmed earlier this week on a 52-46 vote. Kuhlman, who previously served as a law clerk for... Read More.

Warm Spring for Central Kansas, precipitation mixed

Thursday, June 4

The spring of 2026 was the second warmest on record for central Kansas, with precipitation a mixed bag. The National Weather Service says McPherson's rainfall for the March-May period, which is considered meteorological spring, came to .4.66 inches, just over six inches below... Read More.

3 Area Bridge Projects to Receive Cost-Share Funding

Thursday, June 4

31 local bridge projects will share in over $40.5 million in state and federal funding announced this week by the Kansas Department of Transportation. About half of the funds will come through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, which will replace 15 bridges... Read More.

Missing Wichita Man Located

Thursday, June 4

UPDATE - Robert Sutter was found safe Thursday evening. Earlier story; The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man. The whereabouts of 76-year-old Robert Sutter, of Wichita, Kansas, are unknown and the public’s assistance... Read More.

Salina Man in Custody After Explosives Were Found in Residence

Wednesday, June 3

One person is in custody after search warrants were executed Tuesday in Salina. The Salina Police and Fire Departments along with a hazmat team, the State Fire Marshal and a bomb squad from Riley County executed the warrant at a location in the... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Paul Mai

Wednesday, June 3

He arrived in the U.S. with $26 in his pocket, yet he lived to experience the American dream. The late Paul Mai immigrated from Germany in 1958, moved to Kansas, and became globally recognized in the steel fabrication business. It’s a remarkable story in rural... Read More.

Historic Documents on Display at Eisenhower Library and Museum, Symphony at Sunset Saturday

Wednesday, June 3

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene is hosing a display through July 5th featuring historical American documents from the National Archives as part of the America 250 celebration. Documents on display include the Louisiana Purchase, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Treaty of Paris,... Read More.

McPherson High School Student Elected Governor of American Legion Boys State

Tuesday, June 2

McPherson High School senior-to-be Bo Barkley has been elected governor of the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. The announcement was made Tuesday evening during the Kansas Boys State evening retreat at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Barkley, the Kansas Boys... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Curb and Gutter Replacement, New Air Bottle Filling System

Tuesday, June 2

The Lindsborg City Council awarded a bid Monday for replacement of curb and gutter in the 200 through 400 blocks of South Washington. Public Works Director Denny Walker said the original plan was to do this project after a mill and overlay of those... Read More.

Project Updates Given to McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, June 2

Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the Hickory Street reconstruction project has been sent out for bids, which are due back on June 18th. Duerksen said pending contractor schedules, construction could start later this summer or in early fall. ... Read More.