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Fatal Collision in Wilson County Claims One Life, Injures Two

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Fatal Collision in Wilson County Claims One Life, Injures Two

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and two others injured in a Saturday afternoon crash north of Fredonia. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Shirley Martin, 82, of Buffalo. Martin was Southbound on Harper Road when she failed to stop at... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Mats Detected at Marion County Lake

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae mats. The KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) response program has recently identified a new and evolving health concern... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hold Budget Hearing Monday

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council will conduct 2026 budget and revenue neutral rate hearings as part of Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. The proposed budget calls for about a seven tenths of a mill increase in the... Read More.

City of McPherson 2026 Budget, RNR Hearings Set for Tuesday

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on their proposed 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate Tuesday morning at 9 as part of their regular meeting. The published budget calls for a total property tax levy of 53.238... Read More.

Accident Friday Morning in McPherson

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Captain Ryan Bauer told Ad Astra News that an accident was reported at about 10 AM this morning. Circumstances involving the crash remain under investigation at this time, but a medical issue may have factored into the crash. Name of the person... Read More.

KCAC Releases 2025 Preseason Poll for Women’s Volleyball

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) — Oklahoma Wesleyan University, the reigning regular-season and conference tournament champion, was ranked No. 1 in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Friday. The Eagles secured the top spot by garnering 164 total... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band: James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.