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Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Names Melissa Reves January Recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust as Melissa Reves, 3rd Grade Teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Tuesday, January 20

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

The Salina Symphony Presents “American Songs” January 25, 2026

Tuesday, January 20

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Symphony will bring in the new year with a concert full of classic and contemporary American songs celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. Works by five acclaimed American composers – three contemporary, two legendary – will be performed by... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Updated Snow and Ice Control Policy

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — An updated snow and ice control policy was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. This policy sets out such things as pre-treatment ahead of winter storms, how snow is plowed, workers scheduled, and states snow removal contractors and businesses can't plow... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves EPA Agreement and Key Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved entering into an Administrative Order on Consent agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency related to compliance with the Clean Water Act and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. As we previously reported, this came out of a... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Damages Original Cedars Building on East Kansas

Monday, January 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — An early morning fire today caused interior damage to a building in the 1100 block of East Kansas that was part of the original Cedars facility and in recent years has been used by the McPherson Museum for a haunted house... Read More.

McPherson City Commission to Consider EPA Consent Agreement Tuesday

Friday, January 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will consider an administrative consent order with the Environmental Protection Agency involving pre-treatment activities at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Deficiencies were identified in a scheduled Pretreatment Program Audit conducted in July, 2024. Information provided to the... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

Friday, January 16

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

From Ideas to Impact: MCCF Celebrates 25 Years With “Dream” Grants

Thursday, January 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special round of “Dream” grants, open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, along with a series of community celebrations across the county. To commemorate 25 years of community-based impact,... Read More.