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Concern Voiced to Allen County Commissioners on SEKMHC Funding Cut

Tuesday, August 5

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Veterinarian Darrel Monfort questioned Allen County Commissioners Tuesday about their decision to eliminate all but one dollar of the funding it provides to Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, voicing concerns on the impact it would have on services. “I think it... Read More.

Chiefs Rookies Have Shined in Camp, Helping Turn Positions of Weakness Into a Strength

Tuesday, August 5

By Dave Skretta ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) - After watching his Kansas City Chiefs get dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, general manager Brett Veach identified two specific areas where the three-time reigning AFC champions needed to improve. One was left tackle, where a... Read More.

Bethany Softball Adds Logan Martin to Coaching Staff

Tuesday, August 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Softball team and Head Coach Tyler Gunelson has announced the addition of Logan Martin to their coaching staff. "Logan is a homerun hire for our program," said Coach Gunelson. "She has been a part of some elite programs... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Community Presentations Begin Wednesday

Tuesday, August 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation's Mastermind on the Road series will begin Wednesday in Marquette, as they present the results from the Mastermind survey community members took earlier this year. The Marquette presentation will be at noon Wednesday at Smoky Valley... Read More.

Salina City Manager Finalists Named

Tuesday, August 5

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has announced its City Manager finalists. Following a nationwide search led by Government Professional Solutions, the three City Manager finalists are Darrin Tangeman of Orleans, Massachusetts; Michael Tremblay of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland; and Jacob Wood... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of LaCygne

Tuesday, August 5

LINN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of LaCygne public water supply system located in Linn County. The advisory was issued because of a mechanical malfunction in the treatment plant... Read More.

Lyons City Council Authorizes City Administrator to Contract with Temp Agency, Council Receives 2024 Financial Audit Report

Tuesday, August 5

Highlights from Lyons City Council Meeting 8/4/2025 LYONS, Kan. — Following an executive session, the Lyons City Council Monday night authorized City Administrator Troy Houtman to contract with a temp agency to provide assistance in the Administration Department. That department has seen a number of... Read More.

Blue Dragon Football Picked to Win Jayhawk Conference Again

Tuesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - For the seventh straight time, the Hutchinson Community College football team has been picked to win the KJCCC title this season. The 2025 KJCCC Coaches' Preseason Poll was released Tuesday. Hutchinson is coming off winning its fifth straight Jayhawk conference title. The... Read More.

Resurfacing on U.S. 75 in Coffey County to begin Aug. 25

Tuesday, August 5

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) resurfacing project on U.S. 75 in Coffey County will start the week of Aug. 25, conditions permitting. The project will chip seal from the north junction with K-58 to Burlington. This project will refresh the surface of the highway... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Publication of 2026 Budget

Tuesday, August 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved the publication of the city's 2026 budget at Tuesday's meeting. That budget will leave the city's property tax levy at the 53.238 mills as for 2025 but will exceed the revenue neutral rate by a little over... Read More.

Heather Neuhofel Named First-Ever Site Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Tuesday, August 5

SALINA, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce Heather Neuhofel as the inaugural Site Director of the brand-new Boys & Girls Club of Salina. With more than a decade of experience in youth development, Heather steps into a... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve New 911 Voice Recording System

Tuesday, August 5

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning approved the purchase of a new voice recording system for 911 dispatch, opting to go with the premier partner package offered by Equiture, which carries a cost over five years of just over $49,800. This... Read More.