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Lindsborg Man Promoted to Major by Kansas Highway Patrol

Monday, June 8

Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Erik Smith announced that Captain Christopher Bauer has been promoted to Major. He will serve as Commander of the Protective Services Bureau, overseeing Troop K – Capitol Police, Troop L – Executive Protection Unit, and Troop R – Crisis... Read More.

Galva Bypass Option Removed From US 56 Corridor Study, Other Projects Move to Preliminary Design Phase

Monday, June 8

The Kansas Department of Transportation provided an update Monday afternoon on the US 56 corridor study between McPherson and Marion. This update covered internal discussions regarding potential projects in the corridor The major change affecting McPherson County is that KDOT has decided not to... Read More.

2026 McPherson Chamber Classic a Patriotic Player’s Dream

Monday, June 8

It may have rained most of the week, but Friday, June 6th was a sunny day with a light breeze for the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Teams enjoyed a taco bar lunch courtesy of Reach Solutions before playing... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Camera Installation for County Clerk

Monday, June 8

A change order on the McPherson County Building project for the County Clerk's Office was approved by the County Commission Monday. This involves $5,765 to cover wiring and installation of security cameras in two storage rooms where election materials and equipment are stored and... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

16 New KHP Troopers Graduate from Academy, Three Assigned to This Area

Friday, June 5

16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated Friday from the 75th class of the KHP Training Academy in Salina on completion of their 21 week basic training program. One of the new troopers, Lakota Heinrich of Brookville, is being assigned to Ellsworth County... Read More.

Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Ribbon Cut for McPherson County Building Renovation, Offices to Start Moving Next Week.

Friday, June 5

A project under consideration for many years, and under construction for nearly a year and a half came to conclusion Friday morning when McPherson County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting for the McPherson County Building at 200 North Maple. The building will house multiple... Read More.

US Senate Confirms Great Bend Attorney for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, June 4

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Great Bend Attorney Jeff Kuhlman to fill one of three vacancies on the US District Court in Kansas. Kuhlman was confirmed earlier this week on a 52-46 vote. Kuhlman, who previously served as a law clerk for... Read More.

Warm Spring for Central Kansas, precipitation mixed

Thursday, June 4

The spring of 2026 was the second warmest on record for central Kansas, with precipitation a mixed bag. The National Weather Service says McPherson's rainfall for the March-May period, which is considered meteorological spring, came to .4.66 inches, just over six inches below... Read More.

3 Area Bridge Projects to Receive Cost-Share Funding

Thursday, June 4

31 local bridge projects will share in over $40.5 million in state and federal funding announced this week by the Kansas Department of Transportation. About half of the funds will come through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, which will replace 15 bridges... Read More.

Missing Wichita Man Located

Thursday, June 4

UPDATE - Robert Sutter was found safe Thursday evening. Earlier story; The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man. The whereabouts of 76-year-old Robert Sutter, of Wichita, Kansas, are unknown and the public’s assistance... Read More.