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Consumer Alert: Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Unregistered Contractors

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Storms last night produced hail in Harvey and Coffee counties, and in the... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty.The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Urges Pet Owners to Stay Alert as Summer Heats Up

Friday, July 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As summer temperatures climb, a Kansas State University veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions against seasonal hazards to keep their pets safe and healthy."Summer is a great time to be outside with your pets, but it also comes with some... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled.Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Community of Fraud Alert

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce has put out a scam alert.Executive Director Kelly Sigg said a company identifying themselves as UAC, calling from a 563 area code, has been contacting individuals claiming to be working with the Iola Area Chamber... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

Update on SILVER ALERT Search for Reno County Man

Sunday, December 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Gary Foster has not yet been located. Reno County Sheriff's Office asks that residents of the western region of Reno County check any and all buildings, cars, barns, and places anyone would go to take shelter. Also hunters and/or anyone else... Read More.

SILVER ALERT: Active Search Ongoing for Reno County Man

Friday, December 20

*Updates from the Reno County Sheriff's OfficeRENO COUNTY, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2024) — An update from Captain Shawn McClay of the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared the SILVER ALERT for Gary Foster is still active. Dog teams from the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Alert: Five County Overdoses, One Fatality in 24 Hours

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Health Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has sent out a Health Alert to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses.There were five overdoses within a 24-hour period, one of which was fatal.... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Saturday, August 3

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David L. Reese, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wellington Man

Monday, July 8

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Wellington Police Department reported that 67-year-old Ronald Cook was located and is now safe. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Thank you for your assistance during the alert. Previous Release July 8, 2024 Statewide Silver Alert... Read More.

MEDIA ALERT: McPherson Recreation Commission to Hold Special Meeting Monday, June 10 at 11 AM

Friday, June 7

By Wayne Burns, Public Lands and Facilities Director McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting next week to discuss non-elected personnel. The public meeting will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 10th, and will be held at the USD... Read More.