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Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, July 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer were hired by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Eric Duerksen will assume the Public Works Director position vacated following the June 3 resignation of Jeff Woodward. Duerksen, currently a project manager for Hutton,... Read More.

McPherson Spraying for Mosquitoes Tuesday, Wednesday Evening

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Park Department will be going around the City this week to spray mosquitoes. Weather permitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, staff will start with selective spraying, treating public parks and other public lands areas. Again weather-permitting, a full... Read More.

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

Monday, June 30

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyons man has been convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in the October, 2020 shootings of Lyons Police Sergeant Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher and coach Brian Friess. Adam Hrabik was convicted Friday by a Lyon County... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Modify 2021 Special Use Permit, KDOT Traffic Study Requested on Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Intersection West of Moundridge

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution modifying a 2021 special use permit that will enable construction of a second home on a property near 9th and Pioneer Road between McPherson and Marquette. In 2021 the Planning Board approved a conditional... Read More.

Monarchs explode in sixth inning, take down Kansas Cannons

Monday, June 30

The Hutchinson Monarchs scored five sixth-inning runs Sunday, breaking open a close game, and the Monarchs shook off Saturday's lopsided loss by beating the Kansas Cannons 10-5 at Hobart-Detter Field. The Monarchs held a 4-2 lead going to the sixth inning, feeling similar to the... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Wild West Festival Announces Carnival Details, Festival Updates

Sunday, June 29

Continue Garry Moore Amusements to bring rides, games, and food for three-days during Fourth of July celebrations HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival Committee has announced details of the much-anticipated return of a carnival to the annual Fourth of July weekend celebration, with Garry... Read More.

Twins trounce Monarchs with big seventh inning

Sunday, June 29

Leading after six innings Saturday, the Hutchinson Monarchs couldn't hold on, as the Derby Twins scored seven times in the seventh inning and went on to a 13-6 win at Hobart-Detter Field. Despite the lopsided score, the Monarchs matched Derby's 14 hits. But the Monarchs... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

Bat Cats score early, often in bashing Newton

Friday, June 27

TJ Shaw belted a pair of home runs and drove in seven runs, and the Great Bend Bat Cats ran rampant over the Newton Rebels on Friday, winning 22-6 in Newton. Great Bend scored in six of the seven innings played. The game ended after... Read More.

Seventh-inning rally lifts Monarchs to win at Derby

Friday, June 27

The Hutchinson Monarchs scratched out a pair of seventh-inning runs Friday, breaking a tied game, and the Monarchs notched a big Jayhawk Collegiate League win by beating the Derby Twins 5-4. Tied 3-3 after six innings, the Monarchs quickly rallied in the top of the... Read More.

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

McPherson Spraying for Mosquitoes Tuesday, Wednesday Evening

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

McPherson County Commissioners Modify 2021 Special Use Permit, KDOT Traffic Study Requested on Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Intersection West of Moundridge

Monarchs explode in sixth inning, take down Kansas Cannons

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wild West Festival Announces Carnival Details, Festival Updates

Twins trounce Monarchs with big seventh inning

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Bat Cats score early, often in bashing Newton

Seventh-inning rally lifts Monarchs to win at Derby

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