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Early Morning Fire Damages Hesston Home

Monday, March 2

HESSTON, Kan. — An early morning fire damaged a home in Hesston on Monday. Hesston Fire/EMS Chief Zach Bergen said units were called at about 2:15 a.m. to the 500 block of North Weaver. The first unit to arrive reported smoke visible from the roof... Read More.

Polls Open Tuesday Morning for USD 418 Bond Election

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Polls will open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for the McPherson USD 418 bond election. This is a two part question: the first headlined by a new academic wing to replace the hex section of McPherson High School, which will not... Read More.

One Killed in Wreck Near McPherson High School Monday

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson man was killed in a one vehicle accident around noon today in the 800 block of East First. Police Chief Mikel Golden identified the victim as 62-year-old James Willis. A witness told officers a van was eastbound on First when... Read More.

McPherson BPU Receives Federal Funds in Support of South Well Field Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has received $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to help offset rising costs related to the South Well Field project. The funding, requested by Senator Jerry Moran, was included in HR 6938 which President Trump... Read More.

McPherson County Officials Voice Frustrations with KDOT on Proposed US 56 Improvement Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners, and County Administrator Rick Witte, voiced frustrations Monday with the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding a proposed improvement project on US 56 between McPherson and Marion. KDOT has been holding online meetings with a number of local groups... Read More.

Warriors Sweep the Trojans in Three-game Series

Monday, March 2

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College swept Dakota State University in a three-game series on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28. The Warriors started the series with a 10-8 victory followed by a 6-0 shutout performance. On Saturday, Dakota State battled forcing extra innings but Sterling... Read More.

Sterling Drops Doubleheader to Cottey

Monday, March 2

NEVADA, Mo. — Sterling dropped two games to Cottey College on Saturday, Feb. 28. The Lady Warriors kept it competitive in game one, coming up just short, 7-5, but game two got away from Sterling as they lost 14-4. Game 1 Despite the 7-5 loss, Sterling's... Read More.

Warriors Pull Away from Larks in 39–6 Contest

Monday, March 2

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College women's flag football team fell 39–6 to Midland on Saturday afternoon, despite a sustained second-quarter scoring drive that put the Larks on the board. Midland struck first after an early interception set up a short field. The Warriors converted from... Read More.

Braves Sweep Larks in Road Doubleheader

Monday, March 2

OTTAWA, Kan. — The Hesston College softball team dropped both games of a road doubleheader Saturday at Alumni Park, falling 13–0 in five innings in the opener and 11–1 in six innings in game two. Game 1 – Ottawa 13, Hesston 0 (5 innings)Ottawa set... Read More.

Larks Drop Series to Park

Monday, March 2

PARKVILLE, Mo. — The Hesston College baseball team dropped the opening two games of its four-game series at Park before splitting Saturday's home doubleheader, falling 2–1 and 12–5 on Friday and closing with a 12–3 loss and a 7–4 setback on Saturday. Game 1 –... Read More.

Tigers take 1 of 3 from College of The Ozarks in Missouri

Monday, March 2

Point Lookout, Mo. - The Tiger baseball team took on College of the Ozarks in Missouri this weekend looking for a series win after losing 2 of 3 to Oklahoma City University last weekend. Unfortunately the result would be the same as the Tigers... Read More.

Yates Center Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15 Year Old Girl

Monday, March 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — Yates Center Police are asking for your help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing early this morning. Assistant Police Chief Vinson Baker said Lia Renee Seely was last seen Sunday evening at approximately 8 PM Sunday, and at... Read More.