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Two Marion Bicyclists Struck by Tire in Northwest Kansas

Two Marion residents were injured Friday afternoon after they were struck by a tire that had come off a trailer in far northwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Wayne and Barbara Akers were riding bikes westbound on US 36 near McDonald, about 19 miles... Read More.

New President Elected To McPherson County Bankers Association

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Tom Kueser, President of the State Bank of Canton and McPherson County Commissioner has been elected new President of the McPherson County Bankers Association."I am both honored and humbled to have been named President of the McPherson County Bankers Association,"... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request to Raise Rates

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) will hold public hearings in Wichita and Topeka beginning next week to give Evergy Kansas Central customers the opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request, ask questions and make comments before the Commission.Evergy... Read More.

Grant Honors Fallen Veterans

LINDSBORG, Kan. — In March, the David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, awarded a $9,295 grant to American Legion Post 140 to purchase 300 aluminum grave markers and flag holders for veterans buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg.The grave... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Now Offering $35 Sports Physicals

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is now offering sports physicals for student athletes at a convenient cash price of $35. These physicals are available by appointment in the clinic or on a walk-in basis at Urgent Care, giving families flexible options to fit... Read More.

May Total Tax Collections Over $657M; 31.7% Above Estimate

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends May 2025 with total tax collections at $657.7 million. That is $158.3 million, or 31.7%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were down 0.2% from May 2024.   “Surpassing estimates this month is a positive indicator, but we... Read More.

Salina Grace Community Resource Center Open House

SALINA, Kan. — All are welcome to join the Salina Grace Community Resource Center for an Open House on Tuesday, June 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 315 S. Broadway Blvd., Salina.The tour will be a come-and-go event to see the updated facility—including... Read More.

Laura Savage Joins McPherson County as 4-H Youth Development Agent

McPHERSON, Kan. — Laura Savage will begin serving as the McPherson County 4-H youth development extension agent, effective June 9. McPherson County’s extension office is in McPherson, Kansas.Savage earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Tabor College.  She has most recently been employed... Read More.