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Lyons City Council Votes to Remove Police Chief

Monday, March 16

LYONS, Kan. — On a 5-2 vote with one member absent, the Lyons City Council voted Monday night to remove Police Chief Justin Holliday for cause. Holliday had been placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 17 by Mayor Alicia Hommon, which was extended... Read More.

Evergy Announces Hometown Grant Finalists

Monday, March 16

Public vote will determine three winners for grants up to $10,000 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 16, 2026) — Evergy selected 10 finalists from a record number of applications for the 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. The finalists are now up for public... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health

Monday, March 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health’s Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is expanding its services to include a dedicated menopause clinic, providing specialized care and support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Over the past year, providers at McPherson Center for Health have seen a... Read More.

Local Athletes Earn Heart of America All-League Basketball Honors

Monday, March 16

Multiple members of local high schools earned Heart of America League Basketball honors following the 2025-26 season. Below are the local honorees in no particular order. CLICK HERE to view the full honorees and standings from the Boys and Girls Basketball seasons. BOYS First... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Monday, March 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 4, 2026. The level tested at 13 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a small exterior fire at the rear of the residence. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive exterior attack,... Read More.

Wheat State League Releases 2026 Basketball Honorees

Monday, March 16

The Wheat State League released its All-League honorees from the 2025-26 basketball season, recognizing honorees from Little River, Canton-Galva, Elyria Christian, Goessel, and Centre. Little River swept the Coach of the Year awards, won by boys head coach Erik Base and girls head coach Cy... Read More.

Marion County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Ban Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Southwest Townships

Monday, March 16

Marion County Commissioners Monday approved a resolution banning wind energy conversion systems in a portion of the county. The resolution covers the four townships in the southwest corner of Marion County, basically the area around Goessel and to the south of the city of... Read More.

Warriors Upset No. 20 Ranked Braves in Three-game Series

Monday, March 16

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling upset No. 20 ranked Ottawa getting two wins in a three game series on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15. Sterling won the first two games in walk-off fashion, 7-6 and 15-14 but was unable to pull off the sweep, losing... Read More.

Sterling Drops Doubleheader to Ottawa

Monday, March 16

OTTAWA, Kan. — Sterling College fell to Ottawa University in a double header on Saturday, March 14. The Lady Warriors lost game one 4–0 and game two 8-1. Game 1 In game one, Sterling was unable to capitalize on its two doubles, while Ottawa University secured... Read More.

Larks Take One From Randall

Monday, March 16

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College baseball team dropped two of three games in a weekend series against Randall University, falling in a wild opener before rebounding in game two and narrowly losing the finale. Game 1 – Randall 26, Hesston 19 The series opened with... Read More.

Tabor Men’s Tennis Falls in Tight Match at Evangel

Monday, March 16

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tabor College Men's Tennis took a road trip to Springfield, Mo. for a KCAC match at Evangel on Saturday. SCORE Tabor: 3 – Evangel: 4 MATCH NOTES With the loss, the Bluejays fall to 1-5 on the season and 0-4 in conference action Saturday's... Read More.

Lyons City Council Votes to Remove Police Chief

Lyons City Council Votes to Remove Police Chief

Evergy Announces Hometown Grant Finalists

McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health

Local Athletes Earn Heart of America All-League Basketball Honors

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Wheat State League Releases 2026 Basketball Honorees

Marion County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Ban Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Southwest Townships

Warriors Upset No. 20 Ranked Braves in Three-game Series

Sterling Drops Doubleheader to Ottawa

Larks Take One From Randall

Tabor Men’s Tennis Falls in Tight Match at Evangel

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