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Fatal Motorcycle Accident Near Moundridge Sunday Morning

Sunday, August 17

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (UPDATE Aug. 18, 2025) — A Galva man was killed in a motorcycle/SUV crash Sunday morning at 22nd and Comanche Road, about six miles north of Moundridge. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched at 10:18 AM Sunday A motorcycle driven by... Read More.

Enterprise Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

Friday, August 15

An Enterprise man was arrested Thursday on multiple child sex crime charges. Based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Dickinson County Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant in April at a home in the 500 block of North Court.... Read More.

Murderer Sentenced to Life for 2021 Murder of Camilo Ramirez

Friday, August 15

TOPEKA, Kan. – (August 15, 2025) – Juan Doroteo Morales, 38, will serve life in prison for the 2021 murder of Camilo Ramirez, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced. Saline County District Court Judge Jacob Peterson sentenced Morales on Aug. 15. In May,... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Community Presentations Completed

Thursday, August 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The last of the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County Community Benchmark presentations were held Thursday, with two sessions in McPherson. Earlier sessions were held in various communities around the county. The general theme of the McPherson part of the survey, which 241 people... Read More.

Over $32.5M in State Grants Announced for Services for Survivors of Crime, Children’s Advocacy Centers, and CASA Programs

Thursday, August 14

Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime. These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual... Read More.

Keep Updated on Mastermind 2025

Thursday, August 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Don't miss the latest Mastermind McPherson County updates from McPherson County Community Foundation. Director of Community Services Betsy Davis has been sharing the Mastermind McPherson County survey results over the past two weeks with every community in McPherson County. MCCF will close... Read More.

Elliott Law LLC Hosts Chamber Connection and Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, August 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Chamber of Commerce held a Chamber Connection and Ribbon Cutting at Elliott Law LLC on Thursday, Aug. 14. Elliott Law LLC is owned by Ann Elliott, a McPherson native who worked for Wise & Reber L.L.C. for several years before deciding... Read More.

July Area Home Sales Down, Prices Mostly Up

Wednesday, August 13

The number of homes sold during July through Prairie Land Realtors’ Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service was 147, which is down two percent from July 2024. Total sales volume for the region was $31 million, up from the prior year. The median sales price for... Read More.

Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

Wednesday, August 13

SALINA, Kan. — Five teens were injured when their car went off an exit ramp at the I-70/135 interchange northwest of Salina Tuesday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Zackary Vaughn of Salina was driving at a high rate of speed as he was... Read More.

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

Wednesday, August 13

INMAN, Kan. — An Inman man was killed Tuesday night in an ATV crash in southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Timothy Beckerman, 63, was driving an ATV on a field road northwest of Fowler in Meade County when he accelerated and struck... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

State Assessment Results Delayed, USD 418 Budget Hearing Set

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Some people have been wondering when information on this year's state assessments will be coming out for Kansas schools. That's a question school officials have also been wondering, and for which McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent provided some answers at... Read More.