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Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway.After the call came at... Read More.

Fatal Wreck on US 56, East of Little River Friday Morning

Friday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A Kansas City, Kansas man was killed this morning in a single vehicle wreck on US 56 east of Little River.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Gabriel Herron was westbound on 56 just east of 28th Road, about... Read More.

Crack Repair Set on U.S. 56 in Rice County, U.S. 183 in Rush County

Monday, October 28

By Kansas Department of Transportation RICE/RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on asphalt crack repair projects in Rice and Rush counties.One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on U.S. 56 in Rice County, from the Lyons east city limits to... Read More.

Work Begins on US 56 Between Hubbard and Holland, Expected to Take Two Weeks

Sunday, August 25

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Street crews has started work on US-56 between Hubbard and Holland on Tuesday Aug. 23, to repair an area that has wash boarded.Traffic control has been set up to one lane for West... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in Effect 6AM Monday-Noon Tuesday, Including Central Kansas Counties Along and North of US 56

Saturday, January 6

By Lucky Kidd The US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas has extended the winter storm watch issued this morning further south, to now include all central Kansas counties along and north of US 56 including McPherson, Rice, and Marion counties along with Barton, Ellsworth... Read More.

(16/22) K-State Women Drop Gulf Coast Showcase Final Against (5/6) Iowa

Monday, November 27

ESTERO, Florida (KStateSports.com) – For the second time in 10 days, (16/22) K-State faced (5/6) Iowa this time in the finals of the 2023 Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena. Iowa collected the tournament title with a 77-70 win on Sunday... Read More.

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News GALVA, Kan. — On Monday, Oct. 9., there will be a free will donation taco buffet for McPherson natives Natasha Thrash and her daughter Brailee who have both been diagnosed with cancer.The mother and daughter duo are known for their sass,... Read More.

County Commissioners Approve Zone Change from Agriculture to Business Zone at US 56 and 26th Avenue

Tuesday, September 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Monday, the McPherson County Commission approved a zoning amendment and special use permit as recommended by the County's Planning Commission last month.The zoning change involves a property at US 56 and 26th Avenue near Canton which will... Read More.

Brew 56 Now Under New Management

Wednesday, August 2

LYONS, Kan. — Brew 56 Coffee and Tap House has gone under new management as of Aug. 1. Owners Mark and Stacy Clark, along with their daughter Megan Giorgetti decided it was time to sell the business after serving the Lyons/Rice County community for... Read More.

RR Crossing Repairs to Close U.S. 56 on East Side of Ellinwood

Wednesday, June 7

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - Because of railroad crossing repairs, U.S. 56 will be closed on the east side of Ellinwood from Tuesday, June 13, through Saturday, June 17.Signs will direct motorists to a local detour using South Main Street and East E Street/Southeast 10 Road.See... Read More.