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McPherson Police Chief Honors Recent Fallen Kansas Law Enforcement Officers at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden paid tribute to the four Kansas Law Enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since June during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission, two of which involved response to domestic violence incidents including the weekend... Read More.

Reno County Sabres, CHIEF Thunder Volleyball Teams Take Titles at Sabres Invitational

Monday, September 22

The Reno County Sabres volleyball teams hosted the Sabres Invitational Saturday at Sterling College’s Gleason Center.The Sabres captured the junior high B team division and the junior high A team division.CHIEF Thunder from Manhattan won the high school JV division and high school varsity... Read More.

Jim Olson, Former Chief of Counterintelligence, Speaks at Hutchinson Community College

Tuesday, September 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 16, 2025) - Jim Olson took the stage this morning for Hutchinson Community College's Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series. Jim Olson, former chief of counterintelligence at the Central Intelligence agency (CIA), has had a remarkable career, serving for over 30... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick Retiring After 36 Years of Dedicated Service

Tuesday, December 31

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire on January 13, 2025, after 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas.A retirement reception will be held to celebrate... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick to Retire from 27th Judicial District

Tuesday, December 17

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire January 13 after serving 36 years in the 27th Judicial District.The 27th Judicial District is Reno County. Dick was elected in 1988 and has served as chief judge since 2007.Dick... Read More.

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025.He succeeds Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick, who will retire January 12.The 27th... Read More.

Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School

Wednesday, September 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School. "This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Promotes Terry Riemann to Chief Financial Officer

Friday, September 20

By Peoples Bank and TrustMcPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the promotion of Terry Riemann to the Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Terry has been an invaluable member of Peoples Bank and Trust since 2006, most recently... Read More.

City of McPherson Welcomes New Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction

Tuesday, September 10

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Fire Department introduced the community to its new Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction, Chet Ranzau on Tuesday, Sept. 10.In a post on social media, the fire department said, "DC Ranzau brings nearly three decades... Read More.

Special Prosecutors Plan to File Criminal Charge Against Police Chief who Led Marion Raid

Tuesday, August 6

Report faults inadequate law enforcement investigation, clears journalists By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2024) — Special prosecutors plan to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with a low-level felony for his actions following the raid he led last year on the... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

Monday, August 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

Michele Graham Joins Farmers Alliance Companies as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer

Friday, August 2

By the Farmers Alliance Companies MCPHERSON, Kan. — Michele Graham, CPCU, ARM, PMP, LSSBB, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer for Farmers Alliance Companies, effective September 1, 2024. The announcement was made by Brian D. Lopata, President and Chief Executive Officer, following... Read More.