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Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Hires New Superintendent

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley USD 400 has named a new Superintendent of Schools.Quentin Breese, currently Superintendent of Schools for Concordia USD 333, was named at a Sunday evening special meeting by the USD 400 Board of Education to succeed Heath Hogan, who is... Read More.

Messiah Festival of the Arts 144th Consecutive Performance

LINDSBORG, Kan. (February 21, 2025) — Visit Lindsborg is excited to share a list of all events and exhibitions that are a part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts. This year marks the 144th consecutive performance of Handel's Messiah, the longest running rendition... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces March Donations

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. The center donated $1,000 to Mennonite Relief Sale (not pictured) and $3,500 to the Mennonite Central Committee. The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a global,... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of.  First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Preparing for Measles in McPherson County

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As of this release, there have been no reported measles (rubeola) cases in McPherson County. McPherson County Health Department is organizing workshops with local healthcare partners, schools, and childcare facilities to discuss preparing for measles in our communities.Information, helpful resources,... Read More.