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Students Plant Tulips on Lindsborg’s Välkommen Trail

Tuesday, October 13

What do you get when you take 3,000 tulip bulbs and an energetic group of Soderstrom Elementary 4th graders? A great day of community service! The 4th grade class on Monday, teamed up to plant the tulips along Lindsborg's Välkommen Trail near the skate park... Read More.

KDHE Issues Boil Water Advisory for Marion Co Improvement District 2

Monday, October 12

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Marion Co Improvement District 2 public water supply system located in Marion County. This does not affect customers of the Marion County Rural Water District; it only affects those... Read More.

Five New Measles Cases in Kansas

Monday, October 12

Kansas health officials report five measles cases in the state, up from two the previous week. All five cases are linked to out-of-state travel. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says widespread community transmission has not emerged, but officials are not ruling out further... Read More.

Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday

Monday, October 12

Advance voting begins Wednesday across Kansas for the November 3rd general election. Voters will choose candidates for statewide and federal offices, including Kansas governor and the U.S. Senate. Voters will also consider a proposed state constitutional amendment addressing voter eligibility. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday... Read More.

USPS, Banks Closed Monday for Columbus Day Holiday

Friday, October 9

You will not receive regular mail delivery on Monday, October 12, because of Columbus Day. The United States Postal Service (USPS) observes Columbus Day as a federal holiday. Post offices remain closed, and there is no residential or business mail delivery. If you need to send... Read More.

Foundation Launches Expanded Matching Event | Oct. 10 – Nov. 10

Friday, October 9

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), along with its affiliate foundations in Inman and Moundridge, will host its annual matching event from Oct. 10 through Nov. 10. This year, the event has been revamped and renamed Match Month, expanding the opportunity to support more... Read More.

Rolling Hills Zoo Earns Renewed Accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Friday, October 9

At the Annual Conference of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in Portland, Oregon, Rolling Hills Zoo was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Commission determined that Rolling Hills Zoo meets the highest standards for animal... Read More.

Kansas Appeals Court Keeps Three-Day Mail Ballot Grace Period for November Election

Thursday, October 8

Kansas mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will continue to count if they arrive within three days after the Nov. 3 general election. The Kansas Court of Appeals denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s request to suspend a temporary injunction preserving the grace period. The... Read More.

Pedestrian Struck in Crosswalk, Dies at Salina Hospital

Thursday, October 8

A woman was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon and later died at the hospital. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, around 3:14pm on Wednesday, Salina Police Emergency Communications was contacted about a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of 9th Street and... Read More.

Swift-Water Rescue Training

Thursday, October 8

McPherson firefighters have wrapped up swift-water rescue training after last week’s flood warning in McPherson County. The department focused on reading currents, conducting rescues, and teamwork. Officials say the National Weather Service warned of more rain after up to two inches fell, with more expected. The... Read More.

Effort in Motion to Keep Sternberg Museum Open

Thursday, October 8

Fort Hays State University is racing to raise $1 million to keep the Sternberg Museum of Natural History open past December 18. President Tisa Mason shared the update with Ellis County commissioners after announcing the museum would close to the public if funding falls short.... Read More.

Pancake Feed to Support Hesston’s 1st Responder’s Fitness Center

Wednesday, October 7

A pancake breakfast fundraiser is coming up Saturday, October 10 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Fire and EMS Station in Hesston. Hesston Fire, EMS and Police are putting on the event, with donations accepted at the door. All proceeds support the new 1st... Read More.