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UNL Extension educator says farmers should be alert to overhead power lines

Friday, September 20

A University of Nebraska Extension educator is reminding farmers to be cautious around power lines this harvest. Amy Timmerman tells Brownfield… “When you do run into those power lines, if your vehicle or piece of machinery has not started on fire, do not leave... 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... 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... Read More.

Dry conditions improve, MO drought alert stays in effect

Friday, July 12

Despite the recent rains, Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’s not quite ready to lift the drought alert, in effect until September 1. “We’re still getting rain in July, which is very unusual for our state,” he says. “If you look at the weather... 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... Read More.

Tar Spot has Corn Belt on alert

Tuesday, June 18

Tar spot has been confirmed in several Corn Belt states already and has growers on alert. “If you’re finding it in the other states around us, more likely it’s here as well.” AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale says discovery of the disease this early is... 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... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Out of Rush County is Canceled

Saturday, April 13

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – The Rush County Sheriff’s Office reported that Marilyn Jo Spangenburg, 79, was located in McPherson County, Kansas. She is now safe.Thank you for your assistance during the... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert for Stafford Woman is Canceled

Tuesday, March 26

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Stafford Police Department reported that 60-year-old Amy Piper was located and is safe.The silver alert is now canceled. Thank you for your assistance during... Read More.

BPU Customers, Be on High Alert!

Friday, December 15

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPherson, Kan. — Scammers are once again targeting customers in McPherson. DON’T FALL FOR IT!Here is the latest report:McPherson BPU just received a call from a customer who... Read More.

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine... Read More.